Govt says no one to be provided with rented accommodation without valid identity card

QUETTA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Apr, 2026) Balochistan government on Tuesday has made it mandatory for tenants to register their properties in order to improve law and order, and has made it clear that no one would be provided with rented accommodation without a valid identity card.

According to officials, under the Balochistan Restriction of Rented Buildings (Security) Act, all landlords are required to check the national identity cards of their renters and register them at the nearest police station.

In addition, it has been made necessary to inform the relevant police station in advance about guests staying for more than 24 hours.

In addition, the managers of hostels, hotels and other rented accommodation will be required to maintain complete records so that any suspicious activity can be identified immediately.

The government has warned that strict legal action would be taken in case of violation of these orders, under which a case could be registered, both the owner and the tenant to be arrested, and the relevant property could also be sealed.

Officials said that unregistered individuals could be involved in crimes, so the public should demonstrate their responsibility by ensuring the registration of every tenant and reporting guests in a timely manner so that their homes, area, and province could be made safe.