Chief Minister (CM) Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday said that a special Ramazan package is being provided to 328,000 deserving families across the province, to protect the poor and vulnerable sections from the effects of inflation and maximum relief is to be provided.
In one of his messages, he also directed the concerned authorities to take indiscriminate action against artificial inflation, overselling and hoarding during the holy month of Ramazan.
While announcing the maintenance of stability in food prices during the fasting month, the CM has made it clear that providing relief to the people is the top priority of the government.
He said that overselling would not be tolerated under any circumstances. The administration has been directed to ensure continuous monitoring of the markets so that the people can get essential commodities at fixed prices.
The CM said that to ensure transparent distribution of this package, assistance is being provided to the deserving people through eight-member of District Development Committees so that the deserving people would get facilities in a timely and fair manner.
He expressed his resolve that the government would make public relief measures more effective during Ramazan and negligence or mismanagement could not be tolerated at any level.
He urged the public that if they have any complaints regarding price hike or distribution of Ramazan package, they should contact the Chief Minister’s Complaints Cell immediately so that timely redressal of the complaints could be ensured.
The CM assured that all resources would be utilized to resolve public issues and that maximum facilities would be provided during Ramazan.
Separately, Sarfraz Bugti has unveiled a comprehensive plan to transform the KUMAK Endowment Fund into a robust empowerment model, pledging to move beyond financial assistance and build a framework for long-term inclusion and self-reliance for persons with disabilities.
The announcement was made during the second meeting of the Provincial Council of the KUMAK Support Fund, held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta. The session was attended by Parliamentary Secretary for Social Welfare Haji Wali Muhammad Noorzai, Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, senior officials, and representatives of disability advocacy organizations.
The council resolved to expand ongoing welfare initiatives across the province with strict monitoring and transparent implementation. Bugti directed authorities to increase monthly financial assistance for registered individuals with disabilities, enabling them to lead dignified lives.
The meeting also approved the immediate procurement of assistive devices, including electric wheelchairs and mobility equipment, to ensure timely provision to beneficiaries.
Sarfraz Bugti emphasized that the program would be rolled out in phases to reach every registered person with disabilities in Balochistan. He underscored that the fund would serve as a foundation for empowerment and self-reliance, not merely a relief initiative.
“This program will be transformed into a comprehensive empowerment model,” he stated, highlighting the government’s vision of inclusion and equality.
In a landmark policy announcement, the Chief Minister declared that scholarships and educational assistance would be guaranteed for students with disabilities from matriculation through PhD level. He also directed the promotion of technical and vocational training programs, tailored to enhance employability and skill development.
Sarfraz Bugti reaffirmed his commitment to economic empowerment by announcing interest-free loans for persons with disabilities to establish small businesses and generate self-employment opportunities. The initiative aims to foster financial independence and sustainable livelihoods.
CM Sarfraz Bugti instructed relevant departments to ensure immediate and effective implementation of all decisions, stressing that visible improvements in the welfare of persons with disabilities must be achieved without delay.