QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly on Monday adopted several bills and resolutions, including legislation on child labour and reproductive healthcare rights.
The House passed the Balochistan Employment of Children (Prohibition and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Balochistan Protection and Promotion of Reproductive Healthcare Rights Bill 2026.
It also approved a bill for the construction of safe homes in various districts and adopted a resolution seeking effective implementation of the National Action Plan to strengthen law and order and combat terrorism, extremism and unrest.
The Balochistan Water Resources Management Bill 2026 and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Balochistan Amendment) Bill 2026 were referred to the relevant standing committees for further consideration.
House adopts joint resolution calling for effective legislation to prevent acid attacks
During the session, presided by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, the House also held a debate on the overall law and order situation, with treasury and opposition members calling for a joint strategy and an in-camera session to address the security challenges facing the province.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, speaking during the session, said liquor shops in the province were meant for non-Muslims and had existed since before the creation of Pakistan.
He said everyone was aware that he did not consume alcohol. He added that if any liquor shop had been named after a particular locality, the government would either change its name or close it.
MPA Rahmat Saleh Baloch moved a call-attention notice regarding the implementation of the employment quota for families of deceased persons in Panjgur. The notice was disposed of following an assurance by the provincial health minister.
Responding to a call-attention notice by MPA Maulana Hidayatur Rehman regarding dams and canals, the provincial irrigation minister told the House that 886 dams had been completed in Balochistan, while 223 were under construction. The notice was disposed of after the minister’s assurance.
Acid attacks
The House adopted a joint resolution calling for effective legislation to prevent acid attacks in the province and ensure protection for victims.
MPA Shahida Rauf moved the resolution on behalf of the Women Parliamentary Caucus. It condemned the attack involving Dr Mahnoor Nasar and called for effective legal measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The debate saw heated exchanges among some lawmakers, with several members speaking simultaneously. However, female members later expressed solidarity with women affected by acid attacks.
Published in Dawn, September 1st, 2026
