Nawab Aslam Raisani Challenges Division of Kalat Division in Balochistan High Court

Quetta (Web Desk): Member of the Balochistan Assembly and former chief minister Nawab Aslam Raisani has filed a constitutional petition in the Balochistan High Court against the government notification abolishing Kalat Division and incorporating Mastung into Quetta Division.

The petition names the Government of Balochistan as a respondent and argues that the administrative restructuring was carried out without consulting elected representatives and local tribes, constituting a serious violation of fundamental rights.

Issuing Notification Without Hearing the People Violates Fundamental Rights: Nawab Aslam Raisani

Speaking to the media, Nawab Aslam Raisani and his lawyer, Advocate Riaz Ahmed, highlighted the key points of the case:

Damage to Historical Status: Nawab Aslam Raisani said the decision had severely undermined the historical status of Kalat, Sarawan and Jhalawan.

Violation of Fundamental Rights: He said the Constitution of 1973 guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens, but the government had completely ignored the voices of the people and elected representatives of Mastung and Kalat.

Protection of Tribal Land: He stressed that the government could not disregard local tribes in matters involving land allotment or acquisition.

“Balochistan’s issue is not administrative but purely political. Merely changing chief ministers will not improve the situation; the rulers must change their policies. A new social contract is now required to improve conditions.”

— Nawab Aslam Raisani

Other Major Demands

Criticism of Cabinet’s Silence: He expressed regret that members of the provincial cabinet were also affected by the decision but had chosen to remain completely silent.

Demand for Release of Leaders: Nawab Aslam Raisani also called for the immediate release of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).