QUETTA, (Parliament Times) : The Balochistan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, on Friday approved several key initiatives aimed at
strengthening the province’s economic, social, and administrative
systems, including an electric bike scheme for the general public and
a comprehensive health insurance programme for government employees.
During its 21st meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, the
cabinet approved the launch of an Electric Bikes Scheme under which
students, working women, and government employees will be provided
electric bikes at a 30 per cent subsidy.
Common citizens will also be able to avail the facility through easy
instalment plans.
The cabinet agreed that the scheme would be implemented through bank
financing to ensure maximum public participation.
The cabinet noted that approximately 250,000 government employees in
Balochistan incur annual medical expenses of Rs6 to 7 billion.
In view of this, the cabinet approved the introduction of a
comprehensive health insurance scheme for government employees to
ensure a transparent, efficient, and sustainable healthcare system.
Approval was also granted for the audit of advance medical payments
and the Public Endowment Fund under the existing policy framework.
In a move to promote youth empowerment and economic self-reliance, the
cabinet approved the expansion of the Enterprises Development Program
to Gwadar, Kech, and Awaran, enabling more young people to benefit
from entrepreneurial opportunities.
The cabinet reaffirmed that all appointments would be made strictly on
merit, underscoring its commitment to good governance and
transparency.
Sarfraz Bugti said that the health insurance initiative would ensure
better healthcare access for government employees.
He highlighted that the Electric Bikes Scheme would provide affordable
transport to people from all walks of life.
The expanded Enterprises Development Program would guide more youth
toward economic stability, he added.