QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 to restrict the movement of wheat and launched a crackdown against those who will be found involved in illegal transportation and hoarding of wheat in the province’s border districts, officials said.

The Balochistan Home Depart­ment has imposed Section 144 and announced strict measures to prevent the unlawful movement and stockpiling of wheat. Authorities have been directed to take immediate action against violators and seize illegally stored wheat.

The official notification issued by the Home Department, Section 144 has been enforced in border areas to stop wheat smuggling and hoarding. The notification said that legal action will be taken against individuals found hiding, storing, or possessing wheat beyond the permitted limit.

Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to conduct searches of suspected warehouses, verify transport documents, and confiscate illegally transported or stored wheat.

The notification said that the orders have taken effect immediately and will remain in force for two months.

Published in Dawn, May 1st, 2026