QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has dismissed reports suggesting the abolition of Sherani district, saying no final decision has been made and such claims are contrary to facts.
Addressing tribal elders and local notables in Zhob on Thursday, the chief minister said the provincial government bases its decisions on public aspirations and ground realities, stressing that no change to a district’s status would be made without consulting local representatives and residents.
Bugti said administrative concerns in Sherani - including the prolonged absence of certain officers and the location of the administrative headquarters - had been discussed at higher levels. He added that any ambiguities or apprehensions regarding the district would be resolved through dialogue and mutual consultation. He announced that another detailed meeting would be held with Sherani’s elected provincial assembly member, tribal elders, the local community and district administration to conduct a comprehensive review aimed at improving governance and administrative efficiency. The chief minister said the government’s priority is to strengthen administrative structures and expand public services, reiterating that balanced development, stability and effective governance across all districts remain key objectives.
Thanking residents for their warm reception in Zhob, Bugti said public trust and support were a source of pride for his government.
Provincial Ministers Sardar Kohyar Khan Domki (Industries and Commerce) and Bakht Muhammad Kakar (Health), Zhob MPA Dr Muhammad Nawaz Kabzai, Mandokhail Chief Sardar Muhammad Ayub Mandokhail, Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, Inspector General of Police Muhammad Tahir Khan, Secretary IT Muhammad Ayaz Khan Mandokhail, and Secretary Services and General Administration Agha Faisal were also present.
Earlier, the chief minister was received at Zhob Airport by MPA Dr Nawaz Kabzai, Additional Commissioner Zhob Division Muhammad Ajmal Mandokhail, DIG Zhob Range Muhammad Kashif, Deputy Commissioner Zhob Muhammad Arif Zarkoon, Deputy Commissioner Sherani Hazrat Wali, and SP Zhob Shaukat Ali Mohmand. A police contingent presented a guard of honour.
