Commissioner Quetta Division Hamza Shafaqat held a series of meetings with local delegations, including the Quetta Bar Association, to discuss and find solutions to the enduring urban challenges of the city. According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Balochistan, these discussions focused on critical issues such as infrastructure development, sanitation, and public welfare that have long affected Quetta. Commissioner Shafaqat emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach with various stakeholders to devise a lasting solution to improve city living conditions. Among the actionable steps taken, he ordered the relocation of car showrooms outside the city center to alleviate traffic congestion, a move that prompted discussions with concerned showroom owners about potential impacts. Further directives were issued to tackle illegal activities in high-rise buildings and address the concerns of non-governmental organizations about child labor and drug addiction affecting the youth in Quetta
. Commissioner Shafaqat committed to enforcing regulations to safeguard children from labor that negatively impacts their health and to improve medical facilities and services across the city.
- April 21, 2026
