Balochistan’s provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, approved a Rs. 1.089 trillion budget for FY2026-27 on June 17, 2026, with Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani presenting it in the Balochistan Assembly. This page belongs to Balochistan Government Schemes 2026 and summarizes the budget’s welfare and employment measures — for scheme-specific application details, see the individual guides linked below where they exist.
What’s In the Budget
The total outlay of Rs. 1.089 trillion includes Rs. 797 billion in non-development expenditure and Rs. 206 billion for the Provincial Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), split between Rs. 106 billion for new schemes and Rs. 100 billion to complete ongoing projects. The government set a Rs. 170 billion provincial revenue target and projected total revenues of Rs. 1,134.92 billion, leaving a fiscal surplus of Rs. 45.56 billion. Notably, the budget introduces no new taxes.
What This Means for Jobs
| Measure | Detail |
| New government jobs | 5,000 total — 3,000 in school and college education, 500 in health, 1,000 in newly created districts, 500 across other provincial departments |
| Salary and pension increase | 7% increase for government employees and pensioners |
What This Means for Welfare
| Measure | Detail |
| Healthcare budget | Non-development healthcare spending increased 30% to Rs. 90 billion |
| Health Card expansion | Balochistan Health Card allocation expanded to Rs. 6 billion |
| Free medicines | Rs. 8.5 billion allocated |
| New health infrastructure | Quetta’s new Trauma Center; Thalassemia centers in Gwadar and Kech |
| Tax relief | Public transport exempted from sales tax; educational services set at 0% sales tax; 100% tax exemption on new electric vehicles |
| Tax collection | Balochistan e-Pay made mandatory for all provincial taxes and fees, replacing manual collection |
What To Do Right Now
Most of these are budget-level allocations rather than schemes with an application process yet. For jobs specifically, watch for recruitment notifications from the relevant departments (education, health, and district administration) as the 5,000 new positions are advertised — these typically follow standard government hiring procedures through the Balochistan Public Service Commission or department-specific channels rather than a unified portal. For the expanded Health Card, check whether this affects the existing coverage under any Balochistan health card program you may already hold, since expansion of an allocation doesn’t always mean an immediate change to individual coverage.
FAQs
How much is Balochistan’s total budget for 2026-27?
Rs. 1.089 trillion, approved by the provincial cabinet on June 17, 2026, with no new taxes introduced.
How many new government jobs were announced?
5,000 new jobs — 3,000 in school and college education, 500 in health, 1,000 specifically in newly created districts, and 500 across other provincial departments.
Did government employees get a raise?
Yes, a 7% increase in salaries and pensions was announced as part of this budget.
What changed for healthcare?
Non-development healthcare spending rose 30% to Rs. 90 billion, with the Balochistan Health Card allocation expanded to Rs. 6 billion and Rs. 8.5 billion set aside for free medicines, alongside new facilities including a Trauma Center in Quetta and Thalassemia centers in Gwadar and Kech.