D. K. Riyaz Baloch

D. K. Riyaz Baloch
Personal details
Born1929 (1929)
Died16 January 2025(2025-01-16) (aged 95–96)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
CitizenshipPakistan
ProfessionPhysician

Dara Khan Riyaz Baloch (1929 – 16 January 2025) was a Pakistani physician, civil servant, educationist, and academic administrator who served as vice chancellor of the University of Balochistan. He also served as a federal minister in a caretaker setup and held senior public-sector posts including secretary health in Balochistan, principal of Bolan Medical College, and chairman of the Balochistan Public Service Commission.

Career

Baloch retired from government service in 1989.[1] During his public service career, he served as secretary health in Balochistan, principal of Bolan Medical College, and chairman of the Balochistan Public Service Commission.[1] He later served as vice chancellor of the University of Balochistan.[2][3]

In 1993, Baloch served as a caretaker federal minister during Moeen Qureshi ministry.[2][4]

References

  1. 1 2 "سابق وفاقی وزیر ڈاکٹرڈی کے ریاض بلوچ انتقال کرگئے". Jang (in Urdu). 16 January 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 "VC University of Turbat Pays Tribute to Late Dr. D.K. Riyaz Baloch". Daily Independent. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "یونیورسٹی آف بلوچستان سینکڑوں نامور شخصیات کی مادر علمی". Express Urdu (in Urdu). 27 December 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "واجہ ڈی کیریاض بلوچ ایک قابل بیوروکریٹ اور، روشن خیال اور ہمدرد انسان تھے، زبیدہ جلال". UrduPoint (in Urdu). 18 January 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.