Balochistan Cabinet has given a nod to advertise vacant government positions from grade 1 to 15 in order to create employment opportunities for the people of the province.
The provincial cabinet also decided to immediately release the existing wheat stock in the open market in a bid to ensure smooth supply of the staple food. However, it has decided against procuring more wheat now to maintain stocks.
It also approved Rs140 million funds for the Quetta Safe City Project and directed the concerned authorities to complete the project by June.
A meeting of the Balochistan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, was held on Tuesday at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.
The session focused on national and provincial matters and approved several significant decisions.
At the start of the meeting, the cabinet strongly condemned India's allegations against Pakistan following the Pahalgam incident.
The ministers expressed regret over India's provocative approach despite Pakistan's offer for transparent investigations. They warned that such actions could threaten regional stability.
The cabinet also expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident in Nushki and extended solidarity with the affected families.
The chief minister praised the timely response of the health department and rescue services during the relief operation.
The Balochistan cabinet decided to take immediate action against smuggling across the province and ordered a thorough investigation into the Nushki incident.
A number of legal and administrative reforms were approved during the session.
These included the establishment of a special court to protect the property of overseas Pakistanis, amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act, and the creation of a Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism.
Improvements in the civil servants and employees benefit policy were also passed.
For environmental protection, the cabinet approved new regulations including a Ship Recycling Law and measures for ending bonded labour and safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities.
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