Quetta, Pakistan — Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced a major administrative restructuring plan aimed at improving governance and public service delivery across the province. According to government sources, six new districts and five new divisions will be established to bring administration closer to the people and enhance development outcomes. (Source: official provincial announcement — details currently under wide media circulation.)
Mir Sarfraz Bugti said Balochistan’s vast geography and dispersed population have historically posed challenges for effective governance and service delivery. By creating new districts and divisions, government services will be more accessible at the local level, reducing the travel and bureaucratic burden on residents. Provincial officials also highlighted that development projects, planning, and oversight will become more efficient and responsive to local needs under the new administrative structure. (Official provincial communication.)
Speaking on the decision, the Chief Minister stressed that the move aims to address long-standing developmental disparities in remote and underserved areas of Balochistan. He added that improved administrative division will not only ensure easier access to government services but will also contribute to enhanced security, education, and healthcare systems in the region. The provincial government reiterated its commitment to transparent, accountable, and efficient governance as the foundation of this reform. (Provincial government announcement.)
In his address, CM Bugti described the plan as a key step toward integrating Balochistan into the national development agenda, ensuring that the province’s citizens benefit from more effective public administration and equitable access to resources.
This initiative comes amid a series of reform-focused efforts by the Balochistan government. In recent weeks, Bugti has also directed attention to public welfare programs, such as the launch of the Pink Bus service for women and students aimed at improving safe public transport options — a move widely reported by local media.
The administrative restructuring is expected to undergo further consultations with provincial lawmakers and stakeholders before formal implementation timelines and territorial boundaries are finalized.
