Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary informed the Senate today that the government has blocked over one hundred and thirty-eight thousand Computerized National Identity Cards in Balochistan to curb illegal registrations.

Responding to a calling attention notice, he said most of these ID cards were previously acquired by Afghan nationals through fraudulent documents or illegal means. He added that eight thousand eight hundred and seventy-five CNICs have been blocked specifically in the Rakhshan and Makran divisions.

Talal Chaudhary assured the House that the government is reviewing all cases strictly on merit. He emphasized that maintaining the integrity of NADRA’s database is essential, as any compromise on national records directly affects the country's credibility.

Speaking in the House, Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan said government is giving top priority to the development of infrastructure and road networks in Balochistan.

He informed that approximately one hundred billion rupees have been allocated from the Public Sector Development Programme funds for the construction of Pakistan Expressway (N-25).

He said the construction work on this highway project of strategic importance is progressing rapidly to ensure timely completion.

Abdul Aleem Khan said out of 164 billion rupees allocated under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), nearly 116 billion rupees are being spent on projects in Balochistan.

The Minister said the remaining amount is being utilized for various projects across the rest of the country.

Meanwhile, the Senate today passed The Area Study Centres (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and The Centre for Clinical Psychology Centres (Amendment) Bill, 2026.