Government of Balochistan

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Government of Balochistan is based in the largest province of Pakistan in Quetta. The head of the province is the Governor, who is nominated by the President of Pakistan. While the head of the Government of Balochistan is the Chief Minister who is elected by the Balochistan Assembly.

The province of Balochistan (or Baluchistan) in Pakistan contains most of historical Balochistan and is named after the Baloch. Neighbouring regions are Iranian Balochistan to the west, Afghanistan and Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan to the north and Punjab and Sindh to the east. To the south is the Arabian Sea. The principal languages in the province are Baluchi, Pashto, Brahui, and Persian.

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[edit] Ministries of Balochistan

  • Government of Balochistan. Government of Balochistan consists of 26 Departments and some allied offices. These 26 Departments are headed by Provincial Secretaries. The Provincial Secretaries are headed by Chief Secretary. Presently there are 47 Ministers who look after 27 Departments. This has resulted in confusion, corruption and mismanagement. The exchequer money is plundered and misused.

The Ministers range from drug peddlers to gun running mafia. Some are confirmed murderers and the latest is the murder of a government official (care taker of Governor House) by sitting Finance Minister.

  • Government of Balochistan - District Database
  • Finance Department
  • Planning & Development Department

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