Balochistan Mines Labour Welfare Cess Collection Rights Auction 2026–27
Notice advertisement published in Jang on Saturday, 31 October 2026, listed under Quetta. The last date printed on the advertisement is Monday, 16 November 2026.
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The Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner, Balochistan, invites bids for the sale of welfare cess collection rights on minerals in designated areas for the financial year 2026–27. Separate auctions will be held for the following areas and mineral categories.
| Lot | Mineral Category | Collection Area | Minimum Bid | Auction Date and Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minor minerals | Mastung, Kalat and Surab | PKR 500,000 | 18 November 2026, 12:00 noon |
| 2 | Minor minerals | Kachhi and Sibi | PKR 100,000 | 18 November 2026, 12:30 p.m. |
| 3 | Minor minerals | Kharan, Washuk and Panjgur | PKR 100,000 | 18 November 2026, 1:00 p.m. |
| 4 | Minor minerals | Zhob, Sherani and Musakhel | PKR 300,000 | 18 November 2026, 1:30 p.m. |
| 5 | Major and minor minerals | Chagai, Dalbandin, Nok Kundi and Taftan | PKR 5,000,000 | 18 November 2026, 2:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Minor minerals | Gwadar, Turbat and Pasni | PKR 1,000,000 | 18 November 2026, 2:30 p.m. |
| 7 | Major and minor minerals | Lasbela and Hub, including D.G. Khan Cement and Attock Cement | PKR 8,000,000 | 19 November 2026, 1:30 p.m. |
Submission deadline: Tender forms must be submitted by Monday, 16 November 2026, during office hours. The auctions will take place at the office of the Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner, Balochistan, Samungli Road, Quetta.
Tender forms: The prescribed form is available for a fee of PKR 1,000. Participants must comply with the registration requirements and the conditions governing participation in the auction.
Financial conditions: Participation requires security equivalent to 10% of the minimum bid. The highest bidder must pay 25% of the bid initially and a further 25% following approval. A charge calculated at 0.25% of the bid is also payable. Applicable government taxes are the contractor’s responsibility.
The successful contractor must collect welfare cess in accordance with the approved rates and comply with the payment schedule and contractual conditions. Government defaulters are barred from participation. The competent authority reserves the right to accept or reject bids, and the Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner’s decision will be final.
Issuing authority: Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner, Balochistan. Reference: PRQ No. 2206/30-10-2026.
Published in Jang on Saturday, 31 October 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.