The Balochistan government has promoted 1,269 doctors under Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti’s healthcare reforms, marking a historic milestone in the province’s efforts to strengthen public health delivery.
In a major step toward healthcare reform, the Government of Balochistan has promoted 1,269 doctors to the next grade — a move hailed as a long-awaited breakthrough for the province’s medical community.
Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar announced that the promotions were carried out under a Special Departmental Promotion Board held on the directives of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, and chaired by the Chief Secretary Balochistan.
To ensure transparency and expedite the process, the board relaxed the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) requirement that had delayed thousands of pending cases for years.
“This is a historic decision that resolves promotion cases pending for over a decade,” Minister Kakar said. “It uplifts the morale of our doctors and paves the way for new recruitment to improve healthcare delivery across the province.”
Breakdown of Promotions:
- 48 doctors promoted to Grade 20
- 58 doctors promoted to Grade 19
- 41 doctors promoted to Grade 18
- 627 Medical Officers promoted to Senior Medical Officers
- 150 Lady Medical Officers promoted to Senior Lady Medical Officers
- 37 Dental Surgeons promoted to Senior Dental Surgeons
- 134 doctors promoted to Chief Medical Officers
The minister also confirmed that nurses in the Health Department have received long-pending promotions, while recruitment for vacant positions is set to begin soon — particularly in remote and underserved areas of Balochistan.
According to officials, the decision is part of Chief Minister Bugti’s broader governance reforms, which prioritize transparency, efficiency, and human resource development across public institutions.
Minister Kakar added that the move reflects the government’s commitment to a people-centric healthcare systemcapable of addressing the needs of every citizen.
“Our doctors are the backbone of the health system. This reform ensures they are recognized, motivated, and better equipped to serve the people,” he said.
Observers note that this large-scale promotion marks the first significant administrative uplift in Balochistan’s health sector in years, signaling a strong political will to improve healthcare outcomes through human resource empowerment.
