Balochistan reorganizes province with new divisions and districts

Following approval by the provincial cabinet, the Revenue Department issued an official notification confirming the creation of four new divisions, five new districts, several new subdivisions, tehsils and sub-tehsils.

Under the new administrative framework, the number of divisions in Balochistan has increased from seven to 11, while the total number of districts has risen from 36 to 41. Officials said the reforms are intended to strengthen local administration, improve access to government services and enhance the implementation of development projects.

One of the most significant changes is the division of Quetta into two separate districts: Quetta East and Quetta West. The railway track will serve as the boundary between the two districts. Quetta East will include Sadar, City and Sariab, while Quetta West will consist of Kuchlak, Brewery and Panjpai. The Irrigation Department building in Sariab will temporarily serve as the Deputy Commissioner’s office for Quetta West.

As part of the reforms, Brewery has been upgraded to the status of a tehsil, while Panjpai has been declared a new subdivision. Authorities will also redraw patwar circle boundaries in both newly created districts.

The government has also transferred Mastung district from Kalat Division to Quetta Division. The district will now comprise Mastung, Dasht, Khad-e-Kocha and Karkgap administrative units, with Khad-e-Kocha and Karkgap receiving sub-tehsil status.

In Pishin district, a new subdivision named Toba Kakari has been established with its headquarters at Bahram Khan. Barshore has been upgraded to a tehsil, while Toba Kakari has also been granted tehsil status. Dobandi has been declared a new sub-tehsil in Qila Abdullah district, while no territorial changes have been made to Chaman district.

The restructuring also replaces the former Kalat Division with two new divisions: Khuzdar Division and Lasbela Division. Khuzdar Division will include Khuzdar, Kalat, Sorab and the newly created Wadh district. Wadh, with its headquarters at Nal, will comprise the subdivisions of Wadh, Nal and Ornach, while Ornach, Gresha and Aranji have been designated as sub-tehsils.

A new Lasbela Division has also been established, consisting of Lasbela, Hub and Awaran districts. Additionally, Tamp has been created as a new district within Makran Division.

Other divisions largely retain their existing districts, while Sibi Division has been renamed Sivi Division, and a new Koh-e-Sulaiman Division has been formed, comprising Kohlu, Barkhan and North Dera Bugti.

The provincial government has directed the Board of Revenue to complete all boundary adjustments, administrative reorganization and implementation measures within one month. Officials say the reforms are expected to bring government services closer to citizens, improve administrative efficiency and strengthen local governance across Balochistan.