Sistan and Baluchestan Province news

• Discovery of 78 tons of smuggled liquid gas worth 85 billion Rials in Sistan and Baluchistan

  Zahedan- Sistan and Baluchistan police commander announced the discovery of more than 78 tons of smuggled liquefied gas worth approximately 85 billion Rials at the Khan Mohammad Chah checkpoint.

• Hiduch became the rainiest place in Sistan and Baluchistan with 19 mm of rain

  Zahedan- The Director General of Meteorology of Sistan and Baluchistan announced the recording of rainfall in 10 meteorological stations of the province and said: Hiduch has recorded the highest amount of rainfall with 19 mm of rainfall.

• Ham-Kharji: Sistan Culture of Mutual Support in Special Conditions

  Zahedan – In this video from the series 'Land of Palm and Sun,' the subculture of ham-kharji and mutual assistance is examined.

• Over 23,000 Rural Mothers in Sistan and Baluchestan Covered by the Population Youth Plan

  The director of the Social Security Fund for Farmers, Villagers and Nomads of Sistan and Baluchestan announced that more than 80,000 people have joined the province's social insurance fund, and said 23,350 rural mothers are covered by the Population Youth Plan.

• 126,000 Tons of Livestock and Poultry Feed Arrive at Chabahar Port

  Two ships carrying a combined 126,000 tons of animal feed, including soybean meal and feed corn, berthed simultaneously at Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar to meet the strategic needs of the country's livestock and poultry industry.

• Martyr Eftekhari Was a Model of Hijab, Education and Service to the People

  Zahedan – The head of the Sistan and Baluchestan Seminary Management Center said that Martyr Eftekhari, through upholding hijab, pursuing higher education and serving vulnerable groups, particularly marginalized residents, was a model of sacrifice and responsibility.

• Vice President: Family Is the Most Important Asset of Sistan and Baluchestan Province

  The Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, stressing the need for a comprehensive view of Sistan and Baluchestan's development, called family and human resources the province's most important assets. She urged serious attention in development planning to health indicators, life expectancy, family support, and women's employment.

• Rural Development from Employment to Economic Justice Cannot Follow a Single Model

  The CEO of the Hamdelan Ayandehnegar Foundation, pointing to the gap in welfare levels between urban and rural households, said: While the average annual expenditure of rural households nationwide is about 144 million tomans, this figure reaches about 76 million tomans in Sistan and Baluchestan. This disparity highlights the need to revise support policies and address deprivation across regions. Therefore, planning for the country's eight types of villages cannot be done with a single approach.

• VIDEO | Zabol Governor: Empowering and Employing Recovered Addicts Is a Priority

  Ali Velayatipour, deputy governor of Sistan and Baluchestan and special governor of Zabol, said that developing skills training and employment for recovered addicts, and supporting their return to family and society, are among the county's management priorities for reducing social harms and addressing the problem of public drug users.

• Head of Iran's Plan and Budget Organization Orders Review of Sistan and Baluchestan Development Document Implementation

  The First Vice President and head of the Plan and Budget Organization issued special instructions to follow up on ministries' and executive agencies' commitments under the Sistan and Baluchestan Development Document. He stressed performance evaluation, faster implementation of programs and resolution of remaining commitments.

• Authorization for Recruitment of 600 People in 46 Executive Agencies of Sistan and Baluchestan Issued

  Head of the Management and Planning Organization of Sistan and Baluchestan announced the issuance of authorization to recruit 600 people across 46 executive agencies of the province. He said that after several months of follow-up, the authorization was issued and the recruitment exam is scheduled for Aban 1405.

• Zabol University President: Research Must Solve Water, Dust Storm and Sistan Economy Problems

  The Zabol University president announced that the academic center has drafted eight strategic axes to guide research toward the needs of the Sistan region, saying: water security, sustainable agriculture, revival of Hamoun Wetland, border economy and combating dust storms are among these axes to help address current challenges, and research must lead to solving water, dust storm and Sistan economy problems.

• Deputy Interior Minister: Martyr Eftekhari Brought Police Services to Villages

  Zahedan – Deputy for Management Development and Resources at the Ministry of Interior said that Martyr Nosrat Eftekhari facilitated public access to services by bringing police services to villages and remote areas of Sistan and Baluchestan.

• National Nurse Plan Launched in Sistan and Baluchestan Schools as 'Life Ambassador'

  The Director of Nursing at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences said the National Nurse Plan, 'Life Ambassador,' has begun in selected second-cycle secondary schools in Zahedan, Mirjaveh, Khash and Saravan counties, with the participation of 13 hospitals and 19 nursing training teams.

• Governor: Villages of Sistan and Baluchestan to Become Hubs of Economic Development

  The governor of Sistan and Baluchestan, stressing the need to strengthen the rural economy, said the province’s approach is to identify local advantages, support local producers, and pave the way for rural products to reach wider markets.

• Second Program of 'A Day for Sistan and Baluchestan' Event Begins

  The second program of the first 'A Day for Sistan and Baluchestan' event began in Tehran with the presence of Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, Vice President and Head of the Plan and Budget Organization; Zahra Behrouz Azar, Vice President for Women and Family Affairs; Mansour Bijar, Governor of Sistan and Baluchestan; national managers; members of Parliament; and a group of activists, experts, and those concerned with the province's development.

• Eight Research Priorities Set at University of Zabol, Focused on Solving Sistan's Challenges

  The President of the University of Zabol announced the formulation of eight strategic priorities at the university to direct research activities toward the needs of the Sistan region. He said water security, sustainable agriculture, revival of Hamoun wetland, border economy, and combating dust storms are among these priorities to help address existing challenges.

• Leave Your Name Behind the Tiles of the Imam Hussein (AS) Shrine

  Zahedan – The Supreme Leader's Representative in the Sistan and Baluchestan Atabat Development and Reconstruction Headquarters said the province's residents can take part in building three gates for the courtyard of Lady Aqeela Bani Hashim (SA) in the Imam Hussein (AS) Shrine.

• Condemnation of the Assassination of FARAJA's Deputy Commander for Cultural and Social Affairs in Sistan and Baluchestan

  The Women's Non-Governmental Organizations Network condemned the assassination of Dr. Nusrat Eftekhari, FARAJA's Deputy Commander for Cultural and Social Affairs in Sistan and Baluchestan, and called for the perpetrators of this crime to be punished.

• Terrorism's Arrow Rebounds Off the Bastion of Shia-Sunni Unity in Sistan and Baluchestan

  Efforts to sow an ethnic-religious rift in the capital of Islamic unity were once again exposed by the cowardly assassination of security personnel in Sistan and Baluchestan. These blind maneuvers have no foothold in the rich ethnic fabric of the province and were met with a firm wall of solidarity from Sunni and Shia clerics and tribal leaders.

• Support Element Behind Terrorist Attacks in Rask and Chabahar Executed

  Zahedan – Omar Dorostaran, an operational member of the terrorist group Jaish al-Zolm who played a role in supplying weapons, transferring terrorist forces, and preparing attacks on military bases, was executed.

• Mirmoradzehi: Ensuring Security and Peace Is a Serious Demand of Sistan and Baluchestan's People

  Zahedan – Director General of Women's Affairs at the Sistan and Baluchestan Governorate, offering condolences for the martyrdom of Shahideh Eftekhari and other victims of recent incidents, stressed the need to maintain unity and solidarity among the province's people and to ensure citizens' security and peace.

• Development of Standard Specialized Laboratories in Sistan and Baluchestan

  Zahedan – The Director General of Standards for Sistan and Baluchestan announced the development of the province's laboratory infrastructure, including the launch of a specialized petroleum materials laboratory and strengthened product testing capabilities.

• Three Violating Guild Units Sealed in Zabol for Failing to Meet Health Standards

  Zabol – Head of Zabol Health Center announced the sealing of three guild units, including a grocery store, a men's barbershop and a food shop, over health violations.

• Jaish al-Zulm Group Dismantled in Sistan and Baluchestan

  The FARAJA spokesperson announced the identification and arrest of members of a terrorist team linked to recent assassinations in Sistan and Baluchestan, and the seizure of weapons and ammunition from their hideouts.

• Removing obstacles and providing targeted support to investors is a requirement for tourism development

  The Deputy Director of Investments of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Sistan and Baluchistan said: Removing obstacles and providing targeted and continuous support to private sector investors is a prerequisite and one of the necessities of tourism development in the province.

• Terrorist Team Linked to Recent Assassinations in Sistan and Baluchestan Dismantled

  Zahedan – The Law Enforcement Command spokesperson announced the identification and arrest of members of a terrorist team linked to recent assassinations in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

• Sistani Craftswoman Named Among 30 Women Inspiring Member Countries of SIRDAP

  A craftswoman and entrepreneur from Sistan and Baluchestan, ahead of World Rural Women's Day, has been named among the 30 women inspiring member countries of the Center for Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (SIRDAP).

• FARAJA: Terrorist Team Dismantled in Sistan and Baluchestan. The team, which had taken over residential homes and shops as cover for carrying out terrorist acts, confessed to links with the Jaish al-Zulm group. Weapons and ammunition were seized during searches of their hideouts.

  Sardar Saeed Montazer al-Mahdi announced in a statement the dismantling of a terrorist team in Sistan and Baluchestan.

• Khash Agriculture Jihad Director: Timely Supply of Inputs Essential for Autumn Planting

  Khash Agriculture Jihad Director stressed the need for timely supply of seeds and chemical fertilizers and implementation of a cropping pattern suited to the region's climatic capacities and water resources. He said coordination among executive bodies, experts, and farmers is essential to carry out autumn planting plans and strengthen food security.