• Over one million acres were recovered in 2025, with estimated gains of Rs1,370bn • In 2026, around 260,000 acres were retrieved across Quetta, Sibi, Sherani, Hub, Lasbela and Gwadar, valued at Rs414.2 billion QUETTA: In a major development aimed at safeguarding national resources and restoring the writ of the state, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan, in collaboration with the provincial government, has successfully reclaimed state land worth billions of rupees. The operations were carried out in line with directives issued by NAB headquarters, with a focus on eliminating land encroachments, promoting transparent accountability and ensuring recovery of looted national assets. The initiative was undertaken on the instructions of the chief minister of Balochistan, with the active support of the provincial government, Board of Revenue and Forest Department.