This is a verified announcement for Balochistan only, not a rumour and not a nationwide scheme. Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti announced the decision after a high-level meeting in Quetta. Balochistan digitizes fertilizer sales through the Perfect Fertilizer Tracking and Tracing System (PTTS).
The system will keep a digital record of fertilizer distribution and sales across Balochistan. It will show where fertilizer is going, how much is being sold, and who is selling it. The government has lifted the ban in 19 districts, while it remains in other districts until arrangements are made.
How Will the Digital Fertilizer System Work?
Under the PTTS, fertilizer distribution and sales will be recorded electronically. This will help officials follow supply records and monitor fertilizer movement.
The decision was made at the meeting in Quetta, attended by officials from the P&D, finance, agriculture and food departments, and Secretary Agriculture Abdul Hameed and officers from the agriculture department.
Bugti said the government gives high priority to agriculture. He said the digital system will improve transparency, make sure fertilizer reaches the right people, help monitor sales electronically, and check hoarding, black marketing and corruption.
The government has directed all relevant departments to take immediate steps for digitization.
Fertilizer Ban Lifted in 19 Districts
The government imposed a ban on fertilizer sales in June to protect supply, after reports of unfair distribution, black marketing and hoarding, when ordinary farmers struggled to buy fertilizer. Now it has shifted to a long-term solution, opening sales again through a controlled and digital method.
Fertilizer sales can now resume in these 19 districts:
- Gwadar
- Kech
- Panjgur
- Washuk
- Kharan
- Nushki
- Chagai
- Zhob
- Sherani
- Killa Saifullah
- Loralai
- Duki
- Barkhan
- Musakhel
- Kohlu
- Dera Bugti
- Jhal Magsi
- Sohbat Pur
- Kachhi
The ban remains in the rest of the province until arrangements are made, so farmers in other districts will have to wait a little longer. Farmers should confirm the rules in their area with their district agriculture office.
Official Urea Prices Announced
The government has fixed these official prices for urea fertilizer: Sona urea Rs 4,400 per bag, and other brands Rs 4,282 per bag.
Farmers should check these prices before buying. If a dealer asks for more than the official rate, it may be black marketing, as the Chief Minister said.
Bugti said fertilizer would be supplied without delay and at the best possible price. He also noted the provincial government is one of the largest shareholders in Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFCL). The government hopes to complete its plan before next season.
Only Registered Dealers Can Sell Fertilizer
Under the new system, fertilizer will be sold only from registered dealers. Verification and registration are compulsory for sellers, and every part of fertilizer sales will be recorded in the tracking system.
A dealer who stores fertilizer and sells it at high prices can be traced on the digital system. Before buying, farmers should check that the seller is a registered dealer and keep their receipt.
The announcement gives no farmer registration portal or application steps. Do not rely on unofficial websites, social media posts or agents who claim they can register you.
Beware of Fake Agents and Payment Scams
Be careful of people who claim to be government agents and ask for money to provide fertilizer or registration. Do not pay anyone in advance.
Do not use unofficial links or mobile numbers forwarded on WhatsApp. Do not share CNIC details, bank account information or OTP codes with anyone. The government or its official departments will never ask for payments or personal details through WhatsApp messages or fake links.
For genuine information, wait only for official announcements and check with the relevant government department or your district agriculture office. If someone pressures you, report the matter to the relevant authorities.
What Farmers Should Know
This is a distribution reform for Balochistan only. It is not a cash, loan or subsidy programme, and it is not a Punjab scheme.
In short: sales are permitted in the 19 listed districts, only registered dealers may sell fertilizer, and the urea prices above apply. Other districts must wait until arrangements are made. This system is expected to help farmers in Balochistan, if it is implemented efficiently.
