Balochistan cabinet approves electric bikes, health insurance, and development programs

WEB DESK: The 21st meeting of the Balochistan provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, approved several major initiatives aimed at public welfare, economic development, and good governance in the province.

The cabinet expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for supporting new communication and education projects in Balochistan. A landmark electric bike scheme was approved to benefit students, working women, government employees, and the general public, offering 30% subsidies and easy installment plans. The program will be implemented under bank financing, with Chief Minister Bugti emphasizing that the scheme will be accessible to all segments of society.

Highlighting healthcare concerns, the cabinet revealed that the provincial government spends Rs6–7 billion annually on the treatment of around 250,000 government employees. To address this, a comprehensive health insurance scheme for government staff was approved, along with audits of advance medical payments and the Public Endowment Fund.

The cabinet also approved the expansion of the Enterprise Development Program to Gwadar, Kech, and Awaran, aiming to provide economic opportunities for youth. Chief Minister Bugti stressed that good governance depends on merit-based appointments, reiterating the government’s commitment to meritocracy and equitable resource distribution.

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