16/05/2026
The Government of Balochistan has signed a landmark agreement with the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) to launch the Peoples Health Program, a province-wide health insurance initiative that will provide comprehensive cashless medical coverage to more than 350,000 active government employees, pensioners, and their families across the province.
Mr. Bakht Muhammad Kakar, Health Minister Balochistan, stated: The Peoples Health Program, introduces a fully digital, cashless healthcare system, replacing the conventional manual reimbursement process. It enables seamless access to quality treatment at over 1,000 SLIC empanelled public and private hospitals across Pakistan, ensuring timely medical care for government employees and their families. Through SLIC’s scale, operational strength, and established healthcare infrastructure, the programme enhances administrative efficiency and delivers significant cost savings for the Government through streamlined processes, reduced delays, and improved overall service delivery outcomes.
Mr. Shoaib Javed Hussain, CEO of SLIC, stated: “State Life is honoured to have been entrusted by the Government of Balochistan to implement this programme and through its nationwide network, supported by digital claims management systems and established operational capacity in large-scale health insurance delivery, SLIC is well positioned to ensure efficient, transparent, and uninterrupted access to quality healthcare services across the province.”