Web Desk

Prime Minister Youth Programme

PMYP, Lahore Qalandars to kick off cricket talent hunt in Quetta on June 27

Sports /

QUETTA: The Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP), in collaboration with Lahore Qalandars, will launch cricket talent hunt trials in Balochistan on June 27. This initiative aims to discover and train young cricketers from across the province. The four-day trials will run from June 27 to 30 at the BUITEMS cricket ground in Quetta. The Higher […]

PMYP, Lahore Qalandars to kick off cricket talent hunt in Quetta on June 27 Read More »

Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman’s missing son safely returns home

Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman’s missing son safely returns home

Latest /

GWADAR: The missing son of Balochistan Assembly member Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman has returned home safely in Gwadar. His family confirmed the news to the police. Abdul Basit went missing yesterday from the Saudabad area of Malir, Karachi. He has now reunited with his family. Police registered a missing person case at the Saudabad Police Station on

Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman’s missing son safely returns home Read More »

Gadani ship-breaking yard to get Rs12b for green modernisation

Gadani ship-breaking yard to get Rs12b for green modernisation

Latest /

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday approved funds to modernise the country’s solitary ship-breaking yard located at Gadani, Balochistan. As per details, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, chaired a meeting on the Gadani ship-breaking yard project. He approved a Rs12 billion investment to modernize the yard. The existing facility will be upgraded

Gadani ship-breaking yard to get Rs12b for green modernisation Read More »

Balochistan imposes section 144 in eight districts for peaceful observance of Muharram

Balochistan imposes section 144 in eight districts for peaceful observance of Muharram

Latest /

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 in eight districts, including provincial capital Quetta, ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram 2025. According to a notification issued by the Balochistan Home Department (Judicial Section-II), the restrictions will remain in effect from the 1st to the 10th of Muharram. The affected districts include Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Sohbatpur, Jhal Magsi, Usta

Balochistan imposes section 144 in eight districts for peaceful observance of Muharram Read More »

World Bank approves $194m for education and water security in Balochistan

World Bank approves $194m for education and water security in Balochistan

Latest /

WASHINGTON: The World Bank has approved $194 million for two major projects in Balochistan. The funding will improve education and strengthen water security in the province. The first project, GRADES-Balochistan, will receive $100 million. It focuses on reducing learning poverty and improving early education. The project aims to benefit 250,000 students. It will boost enrollment

World Bank approves $194m for education and water security in Balochistan Read More »

Barrick, Komatsu sign $440 million equipment deal for Reko Diq project

Barrick, Komatsu sign $440 million equipment deal for Reko Diq project

Breaking /

ISLAMABAD: Barrick Gold Corporation and Japan’s Komatsu have signed a $440 million deal to supply mining equipment for the Reko Diq project in Pakistan’s mineral-rich Balochistan province. Komatsu also plans to set up a local subsidiary to support the operations, the company announced on Wednesday. Reko Diq is among the world’s largest untapped copper and

Barrick, Komatsu sign $440 million equipment deal for Reko Diq project Read More »

Balochistan Grand Alliance to stage sit‑ins on main roads today

Balochistan Grand Alliance to stage sit‑ins on main roads today

Latest /

QUETTA: Balochistan Grand Alliance announced that they will hold sit-ins on the main roads of the Balochistan on Wednesday against the illegal arrests of Balochistan Grand Alliance leaders, and the breach of promise and fraud of the provincial government. Leaders of Balochistan Grand Alliance fully supporting the boycott of offices and classes, the committee appealed

Balochistan Grand Alliance to stage sit‑ins on main roads today Read More »

PM Shehbaz vows Pakistan’s support for Iran at all diplomatic forums

Latest /

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, on Tuesday afternoon. Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is closely following the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East. PM emphasized the importance of restoring peace through dialogue and diplomacy. He reiterated Pakistan’s support for Iran at all diplomatic

PM Shehbaz vows Pakistan’s support for Iran at all diplomatic forums Read More »

Taftan border sees return of 152 Pakistani citizens from Iran

Latest /

QUETTA: As many as 152 more Pakistanis crossed the border from Iran and returned to their homeland on Tuesday. According to local administration, the returning Pakistanis include 118 pilgrims and tourists along with 34 students. ALSO READ: Another 500 Pakistanis arrive at Taftan border as Iran-Israel tensions escalate Officials stated that facilities are being provided to

Taftan border sees return of 152 Pakistani citizens from Iran Read More »

Scroll to Top