Preserving Balochistan’s History through Archives
Balochistan Archives
The Balochistan Archives is an executive agency of the Government of Balochistan which serves as the main repository for official records and documents of historical significance. The Archives contain evidence of financial and legal commitments, provide information about significant historical events, and help protect the civil and legal property rights of the citizens. In short, archives are the pillars on which the foundation of history stands and, therefore, require preservation and special care. We are the guardians of the most significant national and provincial level documents in Balochistan Province. Currently, we hold more than 30,000 files, printed (5,000 Rare Books) papers, books, and manuscripts pertaining to the colonial and post-independence period in Balochistan.
Vision
Balochistan Archives seeks to become a center of excellence for the provision of archival, research, and educational services in Balochistan Province over the next five years. We envision the extension of our services to the general public and researchers interested in Balochistan’s culture and history across Pakistan and abroad over the next decade.
Mission
- Expend physical conservation of historical books and documents
- To establish Archival Record Centers at Historical Deputy Commissioner offices
- Acquire new collections and add to existing collections
- Acquisition and Digitization of Hand-written manuscripts.
- Grant of NOC, for training of project staff, availability of digitized manuscripts online.
News and Publications
Photos Archives
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammd Ali Jinnah Speech.
Sibi 1943
Quaid-e- Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah accompanied by Miss Fatima Jinah and Kazi Essa the Quetta Railway Station 1943.
Chaman Railway 1895
Rules and Regulations
Balochistan District Gazetteers
Agent to Governor General Records
AGG Essential Records