Balochistan Province

Quetta | ReNews Pakistan
Balochistan Inspector General of Police Muhammad Tahir has directed all Range DIGs, SSPs, and SPs across the province to ensure comprehensive security arrangements during Taraweeh prayers in Ramazan, with a focus on safeguarding urban neighborhoods, religious properties, and public infrastructure.
Police authorities have been instructed to strengthen security deployment around mosques, imambargahs, and adjoining residential blocks, while ensuring strict monitoring of entry and exit points in densely populated areas. Additional personnel are being deployed along major roads, commercial zones, and market areas to maintain orderly movement and protect public spaces during peak prayer hours.
The directives also emphasize enhanced surveillance of multi-storey buildings, rooftops, parking zones, and sensitive urban installations. Patrol operations, street monitoring, and coordinated field oversight are being expanded to ensure timely detection of any unusual activity and to maintain structural and civic security across urban centers.
Senior police officials have further been directed to coordinate closely with local administration, mosque management committees, and community representatives to reinforce protective measures. Authorities stated that these steps are aimed at ensuring a secure environment for residents, protecting religious premises, and maintaining stability in urban areas throughout the holy month.

Khuzdar : ReNews Pakistan
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was felt in Kalat district on Saturday, affecting a broad area and causing temporary panic among residents in the district headquarters and surrounding settlements. Local authorities and geologists confirmed that while the tremors were widely felt, no major structural damage has been reported so far.
Residents reported shaking in both urban and rural areas, prompting officials to inspect vulnerable buildings and monitor land for any signs of instability or minor landslides, which can be common in the region due to hilly terrain. Emergency services were placed on alert to respond to any incidents related to the tremor.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has advised local communities to remain cautious, avoid overcrowded structures, and follow safety guidelines in case of aftershocks. While the quake’s magnitude is relatively low, ongoing monitoring of the district’s land stability is being conducted to prevent potential risks to residential and commercial areas.
Geologists highlighted that Balochistan, being located near active fault lines, regularly experiences minor to moderate seismic activity. Authorities stressed the importance of community awareness, early warning systems, and preparedness to minimise hazards to land, infrastructure, and property.
Residents of Kalat district were urged to report any structural cracks, landslides, or other unusual land movement to local authorities for immediate assessment. Officials reassured the public that all precautionary measures are being taken to ensure safety and to safeguard ongoing development and urban projects in the region.

Quetta : ReNews Pakistan
Balochistan is confronting rising climate-related challenges, prompting a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister’s Climate Change Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam. The discussion focused on the province’s exposure to extreme rainfall, floods, landslides, and unstable land conditions. Federal and provincial authorities reviewed strategies for coordinated monitoring, risk mitigation, and proactive planning to address the impacts of climate change.
Impact on Land, Property, and Development Projects Following the meeting, provincial and urban planning officials assessed the effects of climate hazards on land and ongoing development projects. Severe rainfall, floods, and landslides have placed residential plots, commercial land, housing schemes, infrastructure, and construction sites at risk. Officials emphasized land stabilization measures, soil erosion control, and drainage system improvements to safeguard ongoing and upcoming development initiatives.
Experts warned that deforestation, unplanned construction, and improper land use could exacerbate these risks. In response, the provincial government has mandated land monitoring, hazard assessments, and disaster preparedness protocols in vulnerable areas. Additionally, all new development projects are now required to incorporate soil stability measures, water flow management, and erosion prevention strategies to ensure that construction and property assets remain secure. The government is also providing technical guidance, funding, and climate adaptation support to affected regions, ensuring that land and property investments are sustainable and resilient against environmental threats.
These initiatives form part of a long-term strategy to protect land, property, and development projects in Balochistan while integrating climate-resilient planning and sustainable growth into future infrastructure and housing schemes.