Budget focuses on development spending, job creation, health reforms, and new economic initiatives across the province
Balochistan government has unveiled a Rs1,089 billion budget for FY 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani in the provincial assembly.
The spending plan focuses on development expansion, social sector uplift, and fiscal discipline while maintaining balance between ongoing and new initiatives aimed at sustainable growth planning process across the province.
Development and funding priorities outlined
Development budget is set at Rs206 billion, including Rs106 billion for new schemes and Rs100 billion for ongoing projects.
The province will also receive Rs45 billion federal grants and Rs40 billion foreign assistance, strengthening infrastructure, services, and development execution across key sectors in coming year.
Employment generation initiatives announced
Government will create 5,000 new jobs under the budget, aimed at expanding employment opportunities.
Of these, 3,000 posts will be in education, 500 in health, 1,000 in newly formed districts, and 500 across other departments to strengthen administrative capacity and public service delivery in province.
Revenue targets and health allocation
Revenue target is set at Rs170 billion for FY 2026-27, according to budget documents. The health sector receives Rs96 billion, with Rs6 billion for development and Rs90 billion for non-development expenditures, reflecting government focus on improving healthcare services and facilities across public hospitals and rural areas province wide.
Major health reforms and infrastructure upgrades
Major health allocations include enhanced funding for health card, trauma centers, medicines, and hospitals across Balochistan.
The Health Card grant rises to Rs6 billion, while PPHI support increases to Rs8.8 billion. Medicine budget grows by 23 percent to Rs8.5 billion, alongside Rs1.3 billion for Quetta trauma center and upgrades to key hospitals and institutes.
These investments aim to improve access, quality, and emergency healthcare services across the province significantly overall.
New development projects and digital reforms
Government has announced 11 new initiatives aimed at reducing fiscal pressure, promoting investment, and modernizing key sectors.
A public-private insurance system under Bolan Insurance Company will cover state assets and risks. Rs3.8 billion is allocated for solarization of tube wells, Rs10 billion for Bank of Balochistan, and Rs3 billion for aviation company and master planning projects.
New e-pay system will digitize tax collection, while e-commerce centers, mineral investment, cultural preservation, and grievance system reforms strengthen governance framework.
