Balochistan is taking key steps to protect women’s health through a new HPV vaccination campaign targeting young girls. Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of death among Pakistani women, but vaccination can prevent it effectively. This initiative also promotes awareness and health access, especially in underserved communities. Strengthening women’s healthcare fosters healthier families and empowers entire...

Education remains a critical challenge in Balochistan, where over 3 million children are currently out of school—the highest number in Pakistan. The province suffers from the lowest literacy rates, particularly among girls. Factors contributing to this crisis include lack of infrastructure, limited qualified teachers, socioeconomic hardships, and cultural barriers. Nearly one-fifth of schools are non-functional, and...

Balochistan faces an escalating water crisis as groundwater levels plummet, particularly in Quetta and surrounding districts. This rapid depletion, caused by excessive tube well drilling, poor water management, and climate change, threatens agriculture, drinking water supplies, and livelihoods. Without urgent action, large parts of the province risk becoming barren, exacerbating poverty and environmental decline. Sustainable water...