Ex-Minister Takes Balochistan Mines Law to Court

Former provincial minister Mir Faiq Jamali has challenged the Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act, 2022 in the High Court, calling it unconstitutional. He argued that the law infringes on the rights of locals and contradicts existing constitutional provisions. The court has accepted the petition and issued notices to the provincial government for a response. The case highlights growing concerns over resource control and local rights in Balochistan.