Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party rejects changes to Balochistan divisions and districts
QUETTA (Kuwait News Desk) — Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party has rejected the Balochistan provincial government’s notifications regarding changes to the names, boundaries, and geographical structure of various divisions, districts, and administrative units in the province.
In a statement, the party described the decisions as unconstitutional and against the will of the local population, alleging that the measures were part of a broader political conspiracy aimed at weakening the national identity, historical status, administrative position, and constitutional rights of the people of the region.
The party criticized the inclusion of Mastung district into Quetta Division against the wishes of local residents, as well as the removal of Ziarat district from Sibi Division. It also objected to the reported renaming of Sibi and the inclusion of Kachhi district into Sibi Division.
According to the statement, these actions contradict historical realities, geographical facts, and public opinion, while representing an attempt to impose administrative decisions without consultation with the people concerned.
The party said any changes to the province’s geographical, administrative, or historical structure would not be acceptable without public consent and democratic consultation.
It further claimed that similar policies had previously been used to create division and mistrust between Pashtun and بلوچ communities, but those efforts had failed due to public resistance.
The statement accused the provincial government, formed after the 2024 elections, of attempting to impose decisions aimed at gaining control over resources, administrative authority, and historical identity.
The party stressed that Ziarat has historically been part of Sibi Division and has longstanding cultural, geographical, and historical significance. It warned that removing the district from Sibi Division would not be accepted by the local population.
Similarly, the party opposed the inclusion of Mastung in Quetta Division, calling it an injustice and an attack on public rights. It said several political parties, tribal elders, and social groups had already rejected the government’s decisions.
The party warned that if the controversial notifications were not withdrawn immediately, it would launch a strong political and democratic protest movement across the province.
It also announced plans to consult with political parties, tribal elders, lawyers, student organizations, and civil society groups to organize a joint struggle against what it termed “anti-public measures.”
The party added that the matter would also be challenged in court and that it would continue to defend the historical, geographical, and national rights of the people through constitutional and political means.
