Balochistan News, Divisions and Real Estate Updates

The district administration of Kech has reviewed proposals aimed at improving urban infrastructure, municipal services and public healthcare facilities in Turbat, with particular emphasis on streetlighting, cleanliness and development projects.

The proposals were discussed during a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Kech Yaser Iqbal Dashti on November 12, attended by Mayor Municipal Corporation Turbat Balach Sher Qazi and District Health Officer Kech Dr Abdul Rauf Baloch. Additional Deputy Commissioner Maqbool Anwar, Assistant Commissioner Balingor Najmuddin Zahri, WHO District Polio Officer Dr Arsalan Darazai, PDMA Deputy Director Malik Rehan and other officials also participated.

During the meeting, officials discussed measures to improve Turbat's urban environment, including the maintenance of public spaces, sanitation services and essential civic infrastructure. Particular attention was given to proposals for installing streetlights along major roads, intersections and prominent locations to improve nighttime visibility, facilitate traffic movement and enhance public safety. The administration also reviewed initiatives aimed at improving the city's appearance and addressing municipal challenges affecting residents.

The District Health Officer briefed participants on the overall healthcare situation in Kech, highlighting the availability of basic medical facilities, disease prevention measures and ongoing vaccination programmes. Meanwhile, the meeting examined ongoing and proposed development schemes under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and the Balochistan Strategic Development Initiative. Officials discussed implementation priorities and the need for stronger coordination among relevant departments to ensure that infrastructure and healthcare projects are completed efficiently.

Deputy Commissioner Yaser Iqbal Dashti stressed that effective monitoring, transparent implementation and close coordination among government departments were essential for achieving sustainable urban development. He directed the concerned officials to prioritise public needs, accelerate progress on development initiatives and ensure that improvements in municipal infrastructure, healthcare services and civic facilities deliver practical benefits to residents of Turbat.

The Balochistan government has completed 14 out of 34 strategic development projects across the province, while work on the remaining 20 projects is continuing, according to officials.

The progress was disclosed during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan in Quetta on Tuesday, November 10, to review ongoing and pending development schemes. Secretaries of the relevant provincial departments attended the meeting and briefed the chief secretary on project implementation, progress and obstacles affecting completion.

The chief secretary directed officials to accelerate construction and development activities, remove administrative and technical hurdles and ensure that all remaining projects are completed within their stipulated timelines. He emphasised that development schemes must meet prescribed quality standards and that transparency in the utilisation of public funds should remain a priority.

According to the chief secretary, these projects are intended to improve essential public services, strengthen infrastructure and address the basic needs of communities across Balochistan. He said their timely completion would contribute to economic activity, create employment opportunities and improve living standards in the province.

The meeting also reviewed arrangements for monitoring development schemes. Relevant departments were instructed to strengthen oversight, improve coordination and regularly assess implementation progress.

Officials were further directed to develop maintenance plans for completed projects to ensure their long-term sustainability and continued public benefit. The chief secretary warned against unnecessary delays and stressed that departments responsible for the projects must ensure effective implementation and accountability.

Although officials confirmed that 14 projects had been completed, the meeting’s reported proceedings did not provide a district-wise breakdown, individual project costs or completion schedules for the remaining 20 schemes.

Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Quetta has reported significant development progress in Early Bird Sector A2 between 2023 and 2026, highlighting the expansion of residential, commercial and community infrastructure.

According to DHA Quetta’s latest development update, the sector has undergone substantial transformation, with sports facilities, a mosque, commercial projects, residential construction and road connectivity improvements. Among the major developments is Chiltan Cricket Stadium, inaugurated in April 2026. The stadium features five international-standard cricket pitches and has a reported seating capacity of 3,000 spectators.

Masjid-e-Quba has also been inaugurated, with capacity for approximately 1,000 worshippers, including a dedicated prayer area for women. The authority has also reported progress on its first commercial plaza, interior development at DHA Commercial Lab and ongoing construction of residential houses.

Meanwhile, construction of the Sector A2 Bridge continues, with the project intended to improve connectivity near the Jinnah Entrance and Jinnah Expressway. The latest update follows DHA Quetta’s September 2026 possession ceremony, during which 936 residential and commercial plots were handed over across Sectors A1, A2 and A3.

DHA Quetta says the developments reflect the sector’s transformation since 2023. However, the authority has not confirmed the completion of the entire sector or announced a final completion date for the Sector A2 Bridge.