Quetta Division

Quetta : ReNews Pakistan
The Balochistan government has approved plans to establish a modern Safe City Authority to strengthen provincial security infrastructure and meet contemporary technological needs. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta, where progress on existing Safe City initiatives was reviewed in detail.
Officials said the new authority will oversee the installation of state-of-the-art surveillance cameras and digital monitoring systems in major urban centers across the province. A centralized command and control center will be activated, enabling round-the-clock monitoring of highways, critical infrastructure, crowded public spaces, and sensitive sites.
Chief Minister Bugti directed authorities to remove administrative, technical, and financial hurdles immediately and accelerate project implementation. He assured that the provincial government will provide both financial and technical resources to ensure timely completion.
Bugti described the project as a significant milestone for Balochistan, noting that the province will be the second in the country, after Punjab, to introduce such an advanced Safe City system. Officials stated that the initiative is expected to reduce crime rates, improve traffic management, enhance emergency response times, and strengthen coordination among law enforcement agencies.
The meeting was attended by senior provincial officials, including the Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Inspector General of Police, and principal secretaries from relevant departments.
This move is part of broader efforts to modernize public safety infrastructure, integrate technology into urban security management, and provide citizens with enhanced protections in key provincial cities.

Quetta | ReNews Pakistan
Balochistan Inspector General of Police Muhammad Tahir has directed all Range DIGs, SSPs, and SPs across the province to ensure comprehensive security arrangements during Taraweeh prayers in Ramazan, with a focus on safeguarding urban neighborhoods, religious properties, and public infrastructure.
Police authorities have been instructed to strengthen security deployment around mosques, imambargahs, and adjoining residential blocks, while ensuring strict monitoring of entry and exit points in densely populated areas. Additional personnel are being deployed along major roads, commercial zones, and market areas to maintain orderly movement and protect public spaces during peak prayer hours.
The directives also emphasize enhanced surveillance of multi-storey buildings, rooftops, parking zones, and sensitive urban installations. Patrol operations, street monitoring, and coordinated field oversight are being expanded to ensure timely detection of any unusual activity and to maintain structural and civic security across urban centers.
Senior police officials have further been directed to coordinate closely with local administration, mosque management committees, and community representatives to reinforce protective measures. Authorities stated that these steps are aimed at ensuring a secure environment for residents, protecting religious premises, and maintaining stability in urban areas throughout the holy month.

Quetta : ReNews Pakistan
Balochistan is confronting rising climate-related challenges, prompting a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister’s Climate Change Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam. The discussion focused on the province’s exposure to extreme rainfall, floods, landslides, and unstable land conditions. Federal and provincial authorities reviewed strategies for coordinated monitoring, risk mitigation, and proactive planning to address the impacts of climate change.
Impact on Land, Property, and Development Projects Following the meeting, provincial and urban planning officials assessed the effects of climate hazards on land and ongoing development projects. Severe rainfall, floods, and landslides have placed residential plots, commercial land, housing schemes, infrastructure, and construction sites at risk. Officials emphasized land stabilization measures, soil erosion control, and drainage system improvements to safeguard ongoing and upcoming development initiatives.
Experts warned that deforestation, unplanned construction, and improper land use could exacerbate these risks. In response, the provincial government has mandated land monitoring, hazard assessments, and disaster preparedness protocols in vulnerable areas. Additionally, all new development projects are now required to incorporate soil stability measures, water flow management, and erosion prevention strategies to ensure that construction and property assets remain secure. The government is also providing technical guidance, funding, and climate adaptation support to affected regions, ensuring that land and property investments are sustainable and resilient against environmental threats.
These initiatives form part of a long-term strategy to protect land, property, and development projects in Balochistan while integrating climate-resilient planning and sustainable growth into future infrastructure and housing schemes.