Balochistan News, Divisions and Real Estate Updates

Quetta | ReNews Pakistan
The Balochistan government has directed authorities to accelerate development work in Gwadar, placing renewed emphasis on urban rehabilitation, water supply, municipal services and other key infrastructure projects across the port city.

The directives followed a high level review of ongoing and completed projects being handled by the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), during which implementation progress, funding requirements and issues affecting project execution were examined.

The provincial government has indicated that Gwadar will continue to receive development priority, with a focus on improving the delivery of civic infrastructure and services while strengthening confidence among investors and other stakeholders.

The accelerated development programme gives priority to urban rehabilitation, water supply, sports and education initiatives, with the GDA’s Old Town Rehabilitation Project forming a major component of the broader development strategy.

The Old Town Rehabilitation Project is based on a comprehensive master plan aimed at improving urban infrastructure, providing basic civic amenities and preserving Gwadar’s historical and cultural heritage.

The project includes the construction, expansion, rehabilitation and beautification of roads, streets, bazaars and other civic facilities across the old city. The planned improvements are intended to enhance the urban environment, improve traffic flow and provide better infrastructure for commercial activity.

The Gwadar Development Authority currently manages an extensive urban infrastructure network comprising approximately 250 kilometres of roads, around 31 kilometres of sewage drains and 23 kilometres of rainwater drainage channels, in addition to parks and other public facilities.

The GDA is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of these infrastructure assets, while the provincial government has directed the relevant authorities to improve project execution and accelerate the delivery of civic services across Gwadar.

Quetta | ReNews Pakistan
The Quetta Development Package (QDP) has entered a new phase of implementation, with 12 road and traffic infrastructure schemes completed, seven projects currently under execution and six new schemes added to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).

The progress was reviewed at the end of September, with authorities focusing on improving connectivity and easing traffic congestion through road upgrades, bridges, underpasses and related urban infrastructure.

Among the completed works are development and improvement projects on Sariab Road, Sabzal Road, Qambrani Road, Radio Pakistan Link Road, Link Badini Road, Sarki Road and Inscomb Road.

Safety related works around Irrigation Building Road and development of public spaces have also been completed under the package.

Work is continuing on seven ongoing schemes, including the Sabzal-Samungli Road Bridge, expansion of Zarghoon Road and further improvement works on Sariab and Samungli roads.

Authorities have previously set specific completion targets for sections of Zarghoon Road and the Sariab Service Road, with officials directed to accelerate work on the remaining components.

Several new projects are also moving towards execution, including the Spini Sabzal Road underpass, a parking facility at the Accountant General Office, a utility corridor and beautification work on Airport Road.

The Spini Sabzal Road underpass is aimed at addressing a major traffic bottleneck by providing grade-separated movement at the junction.

The administration has been directed to closely monitor progress on the underpass and resolve land acquisition or administrative issues that could delay its execution.

Six additional projects have been incorporated into the PSDP. The identified schemes include an Airport Road Bridge, a feasibility study for the Pishin Stop-Chaman Phatak corridor, the AG Office parking facility, a pedestrian bridge on Airport Road and a flyover on Sariab Road.

The proposed Sariab Road flyover represents a further expansion of infrastructure development along one of Quetta’s major urban traffic corridors, where extensive road improvement works have already been undertaken.

Airport Road is also receiving broader infrastructure attention, with beautification works, a proposed bridge, a pedestrian bridge and utility-related improvements forming part of plans for the corridor.

Despite progress on the development package, officials have identified delays in the release of funds, land acquisition and encroachments as major challenges affecting the pace of implementation.

Commissioner Quetta Division Zeeshan Lashari has directed officials to submit daily progress reports and strengthen coordination among relevant departments to address bottlenecks affecting the projects.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has also directed authorities to prioritise roads, green belts, parks and drainage under the development package and ensure timely completion of ongoing schemes.

The latest phase of the Quetta Development Package reflects a broader shift from conventional road expansion towards bridges, underpasses and corridor-level infrastructure designed to improve traffic movement and urban connectivity.

The eventual impact of the programme will depend on the timely release of funds, resolution of land and encroachment issues and physical completion of the ongoing and newly approved projects.

Quetta | ReNews Pakistan
The Quetta Development Package (QDP) has entered a new phase of implementation, with 12 road and traffic infrastructure schemes completed, seven projects currently under execution and six new schemes added to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).

The progress was reviewed at the end of September, with authorities focusing on improving connectivity and easing traffic congestion through road upgrades, bridges, underpasses and related urban infrastructure.

Among the completed works are development and improvement projects on Sariab Road, Sabzal Road, Qambrani Road, Radio Pakistan Link Road, Link Badini Road, Sarki Road and Inscomb Road.

Safety related works around Irrigation Building Road and development of public spaces have also been completed under the package.

Work is continuing on seven ongoing schemes, including the Sabzal-Samungli Road Bridge, expansion of Zarghoon Road and further improvement works on Sariab and Samungli roads.

Authorities have previously set specific completion targets for sections of Zarghoon Road and the Sariab Service Road, with officials directed to accelerate work on the remaining components.

Several new projects are also moving towards execution, including the Spini Sabzal Road underpass, a parking facility at the Accountant General Office, a utility corridor and beautification work on Airport Road.

The Spini Sabzal Road underpass is aimed at addressing a major traffic bottleneck by providing grade-separated movement at the junction.

The administration has been directed to closely monitor progress on the underpass and resolve land acquisition or administrative issues that could delay its execution.

Six additional projects have been incorporated into the PSDP. The identified schemes include an Airport Road Bridge, a feasibility study for the Pishin Stop-Chaman Phatak corridor, the AG Office parking facility, a pedestrian bridge on Airport Road and a flyover on Sariab Road.

The proposed Sariab Road flyover represents a further expansion of infrastructure development along one of Quetta’s major urban traffic corridors, where extensive road improvement works have already been undertaken.

Airport Road is also receiving broader infrastructure attention, with beautification works, a proposed bridge, a pedestrian bridge and utility-related improvements forming part of plans for the corridor.

Despite progress on the development package, officials have identified delays in the release of funds, land acquisition and encroachments as major challenges affecting the pace of implementation.

Commissioner Quetta Division Zeeshan Lashari has directed officials to submit daily progress reports and strengthen coordination among relevant departments to address bottlenecks affecting the projects.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has also directed authorities to prioritise roads, green belts, parks and drainage under the development package and ensure timely completion of ongoing schemes.

The latest phase of the Quetta Development Package reflects a broader shift from conventional road expansion towards bridges, underpasses and corridor-level infrastructure designed to improve traffic movement and urban connectivity.

The eventual impact of the programme will depend on the timely release of funds, resolution of land and encroachment issues and physical completion of the ongoing and newly approved projects.