Balochistan becomes regular police area after Levies integration

The Balochistan cabinet has approved several major measures aimed at improving security, governance,

QUETTA: The Balochistan cabinet has approved several major measures aimed at improving security, governance, education and public services across the province.

One of the key decisions was to declare the entire province a regular police area following the integration of the Levies Force into the police system.

The decisions were taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Wednesday.

The meeting reviewed several matters linked to law and order, development, administrative reforms and public welfare.

The cabinet also approved the third phase of the Chief Minister Scholarship Programme. Under the programme, 300 children of registered workers from Balochistan will receive admission to a quality boarding school in Islamabad.

The initiative aims to provide better educational opportunities to children of workers and help them build stronger prospects for the future.

The cabinet approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police Nabeel Ahmed as chief operating officer of the Balochistan Safe City Authority.

It also approved the establishment of a Provincial Parole Board on the recommendation of the Home Department.

A new police station was approved for Hub Marble City. The move is aimed at improving security in the growing industrial and commercial area.

The cabinet also approved a Service Level Agreement for the Quetta Safe City Project. The project will support the expansion of modern surveillance systems and technology-based policing in the provincial capital.

Several decisions were also taken to strengthen local government institutions.

Union Council Mesi Zai and Union Council Mai Zai were upgraded to municipal committees. The cabinet also approved a new Municipal Committee in Gulistan.

The measures are intended to improve administrative services and strengthen local governance.

For improved planning of development schemes, the cabinet approved the Balochistan Planning Manual.

The meeting also endorsed the Balochistan Child Protection Rules 2026. The rules are aimed at strengthening safeguards for children and improving their welfare across the province.

The cabinet approved amendments to the Balochistan Cadet Colleges Act 2026. It also extended the contract of the prosecutor general for another two years.

Another major decision involved approval of the Balochistan Hybrid Weighted Procurement Policy 2026. The policy is intended to improve transparency and efficiency in government procurement.

The cabinet also approved a financing proposal for the Harnai-Sibi Road Project.

Other decisions included approval of the Gwadar Development Authority Service Rules 2024 and the creation of a new tehsil and subdivision in Nasirabad district.

Officials said the administrative changes would help improve public service delivery and make development planning more effective.

The meeting began with prayers for security personnel and civilians who lost their lives in recent incidents.

Cabinet members paid tribute to those who died and expressed sympathy with their families.

Speaking at the meeting, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said his government was focused on improving law and order across Balochistan.