Balochistan Interior Department Orders Quetta Arms Dealers to Submit Detailed Stock Records within 15 Days

Government of Balochistan, Department of Interior directs all licensed arms dealers in District Quetta to comply with an order dated 15 July 2026 by submitting prescribed records and inventories within 15 days. Dealers must prepare detailed records of firearms and ammunition (including serial number, caliber, model, make and quantity) in the specified format, provide a soft copy and a signed printed hard copy, and lodge them with the Deputy Commissioner, Quetta.

Dealers must close existing stock, sales and related registers as of the order date, have the closed registers signed and stamped by the Deputy Commissioner and the District Police Officer (or their designated officers), and submit a certified opening inventory. Storage, transfer, sale or disposition of arms and ammunition must follow the Balochistan Arms Act 2021, Balochistan Arms Rules 2022 and government instructions. Noncompliance may result in legal action including suspension or cancellation of dealer licences. (PRQ No: 228/16-07-2026)