Harnai to Remain Part of Sibi Division: Provincial Minister Noor Muhammad Dummar Praised
Independent Report
Harnai:
Strong appreciation has been expressed for Provincial Minister for Food Haji Noor Muhammad Khan Dummar for successfully representing the people of Harnai in the provincial cabinet and ensuring that the district remains part of Sibi Division, rejecting proposals to merge it with Loralai Division.
Talking to local journalists, Haji Malik Muhammad Raza Tareen, a central leader of the Muslim League and a senior figure of the Dummar caravan, said that in recent days various rumors were circulating regarding changes in divisional boundaries, including reports that Harnai might be shifted to Loralai Division. He revealed that the matter even reached the provincial cabinet, where Minister Dummar strongly opposed the move.
He said the provincial minister clearly conveyed the sentiments of the people, stating that 100 percent of Harnai’s population wishes to remain part of Sibi Division, a stance that ultimately prevailed. “Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar played the role of a true public representative and won the hearts of the people of Harnai by defending their legitimate right,” he added.
Haji Malik Muhammad Raza Tareen emphasized that Harnai has remained administratively linked with Sibi for the past 103 years, and the people firmly want this historical and administrative relationship to continue. While clarifying that the people of Harnai are not opposed to the creation of new divisions, he stressed that development should be prioritized instead.
He urged the provincial government to immediately construct and pave the 35-kilometer Harnai–Sibi road (from Spin Tangi to Kot Mandai) to improve connectivity. He also demanded the permanent restoration of the Harnai–Sibi railway section, which remained operational from 1886 until 2006 and played a vital role in the district’s economy.
He noted that although train services were briefly restored in the past, severe floods damaged the railway infrastructure, leading to suspension once again. The closure of the railway line has caused serious financial losses to farmers, miners, and the general population, as coal, minerals, and agricultural produce heavily depended on rail transport.
Appealing to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Federal Minister for Railways, he called for flood-proof reconstruction and permanent revival of the Sibi–Khost railway section, which he described as a revenue-generating route for the federation.
Reiterating confidence in the provincial minister, Haji Malik Muhammad Raza Tareen said that as long as Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar remains part of the cabinet, the people of Harnai are assured that no decision will be taken against their will. He also dismissed social media propaganda regarding the issue, terming it baseless.
He concluded by demanding that the Government of Balochistan take serious steps to restore road and railway connectivity between Harnai and Sibi, ensuring sustainable development and economic revival of the district.
