Balochistan Approves New Divisions and Districts

The provincial cabinet of Balochistan has approved the creation of new divisions and districts, along with a major reorganization of administrative boundaries.

The decisions were taken during the cabinet meeting held on January 19, 2026.

New District and Division Announced

• A new district named Barshor has been approved, with Barshor as its headquarters.
• Toba Kakari will be part of the new district.

A new Pishin Division will also be established, comprising:

• Pishin
• Barshor
• Chaman
• Qila Abdullah
  Headquarters: Saranan

Quetta and Mastung Restructuring

• Quetta district will be divided into two separate districts.
• Mastung will be separated from Kalat Division and merged into the Quetta Division.

Other Divisional Arrangements

Zhob Division will retain its existing boundaries, including:

• Zhob
• Musakhel
• Qila Saifullah

Loralai Division will include:

• Loralai
• Duki
• Musakhel
• Ziarat

A new division named Koh-e-Suleiman Division will be created, comprising:

• Upper Dera Bugti
• Kohlu
• Barkhan
  Headquarters: Rakhni

Naseerabad Division will remain unchanged, including Jhal Magsi and other districts.

The cabinet has directed that further details regarding the restructuring be presented in the next meeting.