Balochistan cabinet approves key development reforms

The Balochistan Cabinet on Thursday approved the Balochistan Water Resources Management Bill, which aims to ensure the efficient and sustainable use of water resources.

The cabinet has given the nod to several important initiatives aimed at improving the region's development and governance.

The cabinet meeting, held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, approved key policies to meet the expectations of the public and ensure facilities to the masses.

The cabinet has taken key decisions to improve governance, infrastructure, and public welfare in the region. The cabinet approved the Digital Land Settlement project, which aims at computerizing all land records for greater transparency and ease of access.

In a move to support farmers, the cabinet agreed to offer tax relief on agricultural produce from the Kachhi Canal, aimed to ease the financial burden on farmers and boost the agricultural production.

Furthermore, the government is set to implement a law facilitating the transition of agricultural tube wells to solar energy, which will reduce power costs and improve efficiency.

In addition, the cabinet endorsed a new policy for fisheries and aquaculture, designed to modernize the sector and support sustainable practices. It also approved the Balochistan Disposal of Motor Vehicles Rules 2025 to ensure more transparency in the registration and sale of vehicles.

To support educational development, the cabinet decided to release an additional grant for the restoration of the Cadet College Jaffarabad, which was affected by the 2022 flood. The establishment of a new laboratory for the Balochistan Food Authority was also approved to enhance food safety efforts.