QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Monday issued an interim stay order against a tender notice related to the demolition of the Balochistan Assembly building, restraining the concerned authorities from proceeding further.
The order was passed by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Mulakhail and Justice Najmuddin Mengal during the hearing of constitutional petitions. The petitions were filed by Advocate Amanullah Kanrani and Nawabzada Lashkari Raisani.
The court directed the Communication and Works (C&W) Department not to open the proposed tender notice scheduled for May 7, 2026, and suspended the tender process until the next hearing on May 11, 2026.
During the hearing, Advocate Amanullah Kanrani presented arguments in person, while Advocate Sial Khan Kakar and Advocate Muhammad Riaz Ahmed appeared on behalf of Nawabzada Lashkari Raisani. Additional Advocate General Shahek Baloch represented the Government of Balochistan.
The petitioners argued that the Balochistan Assembly building holds historical significance and is a national heritage site, and that any decision to demolish it is not only against legal requirements but also contrary to public interest. After hearing preliminary arguments, the court halted the tender process and adjourned further proceedings until May 11.
