Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced a health insurance policy for government and public sector employees with medical cover of up to Rs 1 million per employee at leading hospitals across the country. The scheme was announced at a review meeting in Quetta, reported on 12 February 2026, and officials were told to finalise arrangements for an official launch on 7 March 2026.
Health Insurance at a Glance
| Cover | Up to Rs 1 million per government employee |
| Where | Leading hospitals nationwide |
| Who | Government and public sector employees of Balochistan |
| Announced | Reported 12 February 2026 |
| Planned launch | 7 March 2026 |
| Purpose | Reduce financial pressure on employees and give timely access to quality healthcare |
| Briefed by | Health Secretary Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Panezai |
What We Know
- Every government employee is to receive cover up to Rs 1 million.
- Treatment is available at leading hospitals nationwide, but the reports did not name them.
- The health, finance and planning departments were involved in the implementation framework.
What Is Not Yet Public
- Who pays the premium (the government or employees).
- Whether family members and dependents are covered.
- The list of participating hospitals.
- The insurance company or administering body.
- How employees will activate or use the card.
Employees should wait for the official notification and ask their department’s accounts or HR office for enrolment details. Do not give your CNIC and personal details to anyone who calls claiming to enrol you.
Hospital Rehabilitation Planned Separately
At the same meeting, the government discussed rehabilitation work at Civil Hospital Quetta and Bolan Medical Complex Hospital. This is separate from the insurance coverage.
Beware of Fake Agents and Scam Sites
Government welfare schemes attract scammers. No genuine programme asks you to pay a “registration fee” to an agent, share your card PIN, or send your CNIC and OTP codes to a WhatsApp number. Enter your CNIC only on websites ending in .gov.pk or use the official SMS and helpline numbers mentioned in this guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cover will employees get?
Up to Rs 1 million per government employee.
Who is eligible?
Balochistan government and public sector employees.
When was it launched?
Officials were directed to finalise arrangements for a launch on 7 March 2026. Check the department for the actual rollout.
Are family members covered?
The reports do not say.
Which hospitals are included?
“Leading hospitals nationwide”. A list was not published.
Who pays the premium?
Not stated in the reports.
Sources
Last checked: 11 October 2026. Gov-programs.info is an independent information site and is not affiliated with any government body. Figures are as reported by the cited outlets; always confirm on the official portal before applying or sharing documents.
