Balochistan creates new divisions, districts

The Government of Balochistan has officially issued a notification announcing the creation of new administrative divisions and districts, marking one of the most significant restructuring efforts in the province’s administrative history. The changes are aimed at improving governance, strengthening public service delivery, and enhancing administrative efficiency across the province.

According to the official notification, Balochistan will now consist of 11 administrative divisions and 41 districts. One of the most notable changes is the division of the provincial capital, Quetta, into two separate districts—Quetta East and Quetta West. Provincial authorities believe the move will help improve governance and allow government institutions to respond more effectively to the needs of the city’s rapidly growing population.

The notification, issued by the Revenue Department of the Government of Balochistan, outlines a comprehensive reorganization of the province’s administrative structure. Following the reforms, the province’s 11 divisions are Quetta, Rakhshan, Makran, Nasirabad, Zhob, Loralai, Koh-e-Suleman, Pishin, Lasbela, Sibi (renamed as Sevi), and Khuzdar.

Under the new arrangement, the Quetta Division will now comprise three districts. Mastung District has been separated from the former Kalat Division and incorporated into Quetta Division. In addition, Quetta District has been split into Quetta East and Quetta West to improve administrative management and facilitate better governance.

Quetta East will include the Sariab, Saddar, and City subdivisions, while Quetta West will consist of the Kuchlak, Bruri, and Panjpai subdivisions. Officials expect the division of Quetta to improve municipal administration, public services, and law enforcement by allowing local authorities to focus more effectively on the specific needs of each area.

Another major change introduced by the provincial government is the dissolution of Kalat Division. In its place, two new divisions—Khuzdar and Lasbela—have been established. The newly created Khuzdar Division will include the districts of Khuzdar, Kalat, Surab, and the newly established Wadh District. Meanwhile, Lasbela Division will comprise the districts of Lasbela, Hub, and Awaran.

The provincial government has also announced the formation of a new Pishin Division. This division will include the districts of Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Chaman, and the newly created district of Breshore. The reorganization is intended to bring government services closer to residents and improve administrative coordination in northern Balochistan.

In another important development, the government has officially renamed Sibi Division as Sevi Division. The newly renamed division will include the districts of Sevi, Dera Bugti South, and Kachhi. The renaming forms part of the broader administrative reforms aimed at modernizing the province’s governance framework.

Officials say the restructuring reflects the government’s efforts to strengthen local administration, improve resource allocation, and provide more efficient public services. The creation of new districts and divisions is expected to reduce administrative burdens, improve coordination among government departments, and ensure that development projects are implemented more effectively.

The latest reforms represent a significant milestone in Balochistan’s administrative evolution. By increasing the number of divisions and districts, the provincial government aims to enhance governance, improve accessibility to public services, and better address the needs of communities across Pakistan’s largest province by area.