BRA to undergo major reforms, professional expertise to drive revenue growth: CM Bugti

QUETTA, Nov 04 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday chaired an important meeting to review institutional reforms, capacity-building measures and a practical strategy aimed at enhancing the performance of the Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA), improving revenue collection and achieving the province’s annual revenue targets.

The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, discussed the authority’s overall performance, progress on revenue generation and proposals for administrative and institutional reforms. Finance Secretary Jahangir Khan and Chairman Balochistan Revenue Authority Abdullah Khan briefed participants on the organisation’s operational performance, annual financial targets, prospects for increasing revenues and proposed reform initiatives.

During the meeting, it was decided that officers currently serving in the authority on deputation would be returned to their parent departments. In their place, professionals and specialists from relevant sectors and the market would be engaged to strengthen the institution’s technical and professional capacity and help formulate modern revenue-generation strategies in line with contemporary requirements.

Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Bugti directed that the Balochistan Revenue Authority be transformed into a strong, efficient and professionally managed institution. He stressed the need to move beyond conventional methods of revenue collection and adopt modern administrative and technological practices to improve performance and maximise resource mobilisation.

The chief minister said, strengthening the authority’s capacity was essential for increasing provincial financial resources and achieving revenue targets. He emphasized that reform measures should be implemented effectively and without delay to ensure sustainable improvements in revenue administration and institutional efficiency.

Sarfraz Bugti reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening key public institutions through professional management, improved governance and modern systems, adding that a robust revenue authority would contribute significantly to the province’s financial stability and development objectives.

The meeting was attended by Provincial Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau, Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Finance Secretary Jahangir Khan, Chairman Balochistan Revenue Authority Abdullah Khan and other senior officials.