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Balochistan’s annual budget is close to one trillion rupees in size, yet a major portion of it is consumed by routine government expenditures rather than development projects. For a long time, this imbalance in the use of financial resources has remained a serious challenge, as nearly eighty percent of the budget is spent on non-development expenses. As a result, only limited funds are left for the province’s development and public welfare.
The largest share of non-development spending goes to salaries and pensions of government employees. With around 250,000 employees on the payroll, a huge amount of resources is absorbed, leaving only about 200 billion rupees for the nearly 13 million people of the province. This amount is widely considered insufficient to meet the needs of key sectors such as education, health, infrastructure, and other basic services.
To correct this uneven financial structure, the provincial government has taken tough and, at times, unpopular decisions over the past two years. Several government offices that had remained inactive or ineffective for years were shut down to prevent waste of resources. In addition, some departments were completely abolished and thousands of unnecessary government posts were eliminated, as they were offering little to no benefit to the public.
Another important aspect of these reforms has been the enforcement of discipline within the government system. Strict and indiscriminate action was taken against absentee and non-performing employees in order to make the state machinery more efficient and improve the quality of public services. These steps reflect the government’s intent to bring real change on the ground rather than relying on mere announcements.
Although the reform process is not yet complete, the government has made it clear that pressure, protests, or any form of blackmail will not be allowed to hinder the protection of public interest. The rights and welfare of the people of Balochistan will remain the top priority, and the journey of financial and administrative reforms will continue with full determination.
