In a landmark move, the Balochistan government on Tuesday presented the province’s first-ever Rs1,028 billion surplus budget.
Provincial Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani unveiled the budget during a Balochistan Assembly session chaired by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai.
Highlighting fiscal discipline, Nosherwani said the government utilized 100% of its allocated funds and achieved Rs14 billion in savings through strict austerity measures.
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He also announced the elimination of 6,000 non-essential positions, emphasizing efficiency and responsible governance.
“This budget is a testament to our commitment to transparency, development, and public welfare,” said Nosherwani.
He vowed that the government would continue efforts to provide relief to the people and create job opportunities for youth, noting that Balochistan is rich in untapped resources.
Key Budget Highlights:• Budget volume: Rs1,028 billion
• Surplus achieved through: 100% fund utilization, Rs14 billion saved via austerity
• Employment reform: 6,000 govt posts abolished
• No new government vehicles except where necessary for security institutions
Major Allocations:
• Safe City Projects: Rs18 billion for eight cities
• Technical Education: Rs5 billion
• Climate Change Mitigation: Rs500 million
• Health Sector:
– Developmental: Rs16.4 billion
– Non-developmental: Rs71 billion
• Education Sector:
Total Allocation: Rs28 billion
• School Education:
– Developmental: Rs19.8 billion
– Non-developmental: Rs101 billion
– New Posts: 1,170 contract, 67 regular
• Colleges:
– Developmental: Rs5 billion
– Non-developmental: Rs24 billion
• Agriculture Sector:
– Developmental: Rs10 billion
– Non-developmental: Rs16.77 billion
• Food Department:
– Developmental: Rs26.9 million
– Non-developmental: Rs1.19 billion
• Local Government & Rural Development:
– Developmental: Rs12.9 billion
– Non-developmental: Rs42 billion
• Communication & Works Department:
– Developmental: Rs66.8 billion
– Non-developmental: Rs17.48 billion
The Balochistan government has allocated Rs83.7 billion for non-development expenditures to maintain law and order, along with Rs3 billion for development initiatives in the security sector.
The finance minister announced that a new “People’s Train Service” will be launched in collaboration with Pakistan Railways.
The service will initially run between Quetta, Saryab, and Kuchlak.
As part of the project, five existing railway stations will be upgraded, while two new stations will be constructed to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the region.
Nosherwani claimed that the provincial government had made significant achievements in a short period and would continue prioritizing the development of rural areas and service delivery across sectors.
