QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti claimed that no-go areas did not exist in the restive province and that lawmakers regularly visited their constituencies to attend public events.

Speaking at an open court during his visit to North Dera Bugti on Saturday, the CM said the government had taken concrete steps to ensure there were no no-go areas in the province.

He said resolving public grievances and providing basic facilities to people were among the government’s top priorities, adding that open courts were intended to allow citizens to present their complaints directly to the government and ensure that the relevant departments were held accountable.

He directed officials to act promptly on public complaints and ensure that people’s problems were resolved without delays. Highli­ghting the importance of regional development, CM Bugti said efforts had been made to secure the release of federal funds for a highway linking Taunsa in Punjab with Balochistan.

He said directives had also been issued to conduct a survey for the construction of a road linking the Chhapar National Highway with Kharar Buzdar. Upon completion, the project would provide Balochistan with an alternative route to Punjab.

Published in Dawn, October 25th, 2026