- Advertisement -
QUETTA, Jan 09 (APP):The Balochistan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, approved several landmark initiatives aimed at strengthening the province’s economic, social, and administrative systems.
In its 21st meeting of the provincial cabinet held on Friday at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat has taken key decisions included the launch of a comprehensive health insurance scheme for government employees and an electric bikes scheme for the general public.
To provide relief to the public, the cabinet approved the launch of an Electric Bikes Scheme. Under the scheme, students, working women, and government employees will be provided electric bikes at a 30 percent subsidy, while ordinary citizens will also be able to avail the facility on easy installment plans.
The cabinet agreed that the scheme would be implemented through bank financing to ensure maximum public participation.
The scheme will be implemented through bank financing to ensure maximum public participation.
The cabinet noted that approximately 250,000 government employees in Balochistan incur annual medical expenses of Rs. 6 to 7 billion.
In view of this, the cabinet approved the introduction of a comprehensive health insurance scheme for government employees to ensure a transparent, efficient, and sustainable healthcare system.
Approval was also granted for the audit of advance medical payments and the Public Endowment Fund under the existing policy framework.
In a move to promote youth empowerment and economic self-reliance, the cabinet approved the expansion of the Enterprises Development Program to Gwadar, Kech, and Awaran, enabling more young people to benefit from entrepreneurial opportunities.
The cabinet emphasized that appointments will strictly be made on merit, reaffirming its commitment to good governance and transparency.
Addressing the meeting, CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for initiating major communication and education projects in Balochistan, terming them crucial for the province’s overall development.
He highlighted that the Electric Bikes Scheme would provide affordable transport to people from all walks of life.
Sarfraz Bugti said that the health insurance initiative would ensure better healthcare access for government employees.
The expanded Enterprises Development Program would guide more youth toward economic stability, he added.
CM Bugti stressed that public tax resources are a trust of the people, and their fair, transparent utilization is the government’s foremost responsibility.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed that good governance is directly linked to meritocracy, and the provincial cabinet remains fully committed to strict implementation of merit-based policies across Balochistan.