QUETTA: Resolution was passed in Balochistan Assembly to review the mined and minerals act.
In new Balochistan news updates, a resolution was passed in Balochistan assembly to review the mines and minerals act after the reservation from the opposition parties.
The member of assembly from JUI Asghar Tareen put brought the resolution forward on the behalf of the opposition political parties.
The MPAs from the opposition said that the Balochistan has none of an issue with the federation, however, the act needs to be reviewed and the reservation of the opposition need to be resolved.
The CM Balochistan advised the resolution to be awarded a status of a joint-resolution of the house.
The CM Balochistan said that initially, the act was passed in the house.
However, the reservation was brought forward later on. We have always affirmed our resolve to run the house with consultancy and democracy.
Every political aims to bring development, peace, employment, peace and stability in Balochistan.
There should be a thought-provoking debates and healthy negotiation over the act in the house. The Balochistan assembly session was postponed till Thursday.
The CM Balochistan advised the resolution to be awarded a status of a joint-resolution of the house.
The CM Balochistan said that initially, the act was passed in the house.
However, the reservation was brought forward later on.
We have always affirmed our resolve to run the house with consultancy and democracy.
Every political aims to bring development, peace, employment, peace and stability in Balochistan.
There should be a thought-provoking debates and healthy negotiation over the act in the house. The Balochistan assembly session was postponed till Thursday.
lawmakers, tribal elders and industry representatives have voiced strong reservations over the recently proposed Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act, warning that several clauses could undermine provincial rights and local livelihoods.
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Speaking on the floor of the provincial assembly and in follow-up press briefings, critics argued that the draft legislation centralizes key decision-making powers and weakens the role of local communities in approving mining projects.
Opposition parties claim the bill, in its present form, would allow large corporations to secure long-term leases without adequate consultation with landowners or tribal councils, a move they fear could trigger disputes in mineral-rich districts.
Community leaders from Chagai, Kohlu and other mining hubs have echoed these concerns, stressing that traditional land rights and environmental safeguards must be protected before any sweeping changes are enacted.
Business stakeholders, while welcoming efforts to modernize the mining sector, also raised questions about ambiguous royalty provisions and the lack of clear guidelines for revenue sharing between the province and private investors.
Several chambers of commerce have called for fresh consultations and a transparent framework to attract investment without sidelining local interests.
Government officials maintain that the act is designed to streamline licensing, attract foreign investment and bring the sector in line with international standards.
They insist that the legislation includes environmental checks and fair compensation clauses, and have invited opposition members and civil society groups to submit formal recommendations.
With Balochistan holding some of Pakistan’s richest deposits of copper, gold and rare earth minerals, the debate carries high stakes for both economic development and the autonomy guaranteed under the 18th Amendment.
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The provincial cabinet is expected to review amendments in the coming weeks, as pressure mounts from political parties and community leaders to ensure that any final law safeguards local rights while unlocking the province’s vast mineral potential.
