QUETTA: In a significant administrative move, the Board of Revenue, Balochistan has cancelled all previously issued notifications related to land settlements across multiple areas of Lasbela and Hub districts. The decision, which affects nearly 100 mouzas, marks one of the largest recent reversals of land allotments in the province.
According to official sources, the revoked settlements involved lands that had earlier been allotted to different individuals, reportedly with the assistance of some local staff members within the department. The Board’s decision aims to address irregularities and restore proper oversight over land distribution procedures, ensuring transparency and adherence to legal protocols.
A formal notification issued by the Board of Revenue stated that all earlier settlement notifications stand withdrawn with immediate effect, effective retroactively from their original dates of issuance. This means any legal standing or transfer based on those allocations is now nullified.
Areas Affected in Lasbela District
The cancellation order impacts a number of mouzas in Lasbela, including:
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Sarshpat Bela
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Gadro Bela
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Wang Bela
In Tehsil Lyari, the affected areas include:
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Coastal Highway
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Lyari Warleon
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Melan Mashkri
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Chani
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Check-Lyari
These regions were part of recent settlement exercises that have now been declared void.
Hub District Also Hit by Revocations
In Hub district, the Board of Revenue cancelled land settlements in:
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Winder
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Menderyari
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Sakran
Local officials noted that the decision impacts both ongoing land validation processes and future development plans, as land ownership records will now need to be reassessed.
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Move Aimed at Transparency and Accountability
Authorities say the sweeping cancellations were made to ensure that all land allocations in Balochistan adhere to transparent and lawful procedures. The step is expected to pave the way for fresh verification and proper settlement processes, reducing the risk of unauthorized land transfers.
Land settlement in around 100 mouzas across both districts revoked. https://t.co/FrmvrDx2B2
— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) December 5, 2025
The Board of Revenue is likely to issue further guidelines in the coming weeks to clarify how affected landholders should proceed and how new settlements will be conducted.
This development has sparked widespread interest among residents, landowners, and local administrators, as the region prepares for a revised and more stringent land settlement framework.
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