News Desk:
The 19th meeting of the Balochistan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, strongly condemned the recent Afghan aggression and expressed satisfaction over the Pakistan Army’s timely and effective response. The cabinet also offered prayers for the martyrs who laid down their lives in defense of the country.
Chief Minister Bugti said that every Afghan government since 1947 has continued its hostile stance toward Pakistan. “We hosted Afghan refugees for decades but received animosity in return,” he stated, reaffirming that the repatriation of Afghan refugees is a final federal decision to be fully implemented in Balochistan.
The cabinet approved several major policy measures aimed at good governance and public welfare. Amendments to Section 144 were approved, empowering Deputy Commissioners to impose it for 30 days, Commissioners for 60 days, and the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) for 90 days.
In an environmental milestone, the government approved expansion of the Mangrove Forest Area, while the creation of Anti-Sexual Crimes Units and a Women Protection Force was also sanctioned. The Balochistan Control of Narcotic Substances Bill 2025 was passed to curb drug trafficking, and a committee led by Mir Zahoor Buledi was formed to finalize the Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill.
The cabinet approved amendments to Nikah Nama Form-II, the Balochistan Overseas Pakistanis Commission Bill 2025, and funds for implementing the Balochistan Youth Policy. It also declared the Mines and Minerals sector as an official industry to boost investment and employment.
The meeting further approved a Journalists Colony for Gwadar Press Club members and the Balochistan Land Lease Policy 2025.
CM Bugti reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparent governance, institutional reforms, and a prosperous, stable Balochistan.
