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ADB’s internal review finds $196.9m Pakistan highway project ‘less effective,’

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ISLAMABAD: A major Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded project to rebuild Pakistan’s flood-damaged highways has been rated “less than successful” by the bank’s own independent evaluators, contradicting an earlier internal assessment that deemed it a success. According to a Business Recorder report on a newly released validation report by the ADB’s Independent Evaluation Department (IED), the $218.8 million ‘Post-Flood […]

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Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated the issue, specifically citing videos allegedly from PTI accounts threatening the army chief, "is neither political nor freedom of expression, but is a clear violation of UK and international laws."

Talal Chaudhry urges UK to act on PTI accounts for inciting violence

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ISLAMABAD: Senior government officials have escalated Pakistan’s complaint against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), framing provocative content from the party’s social media accounts as a serious breach of international law, not protected political speech. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated the issue, specifically citing videos allegedly from PTI accounts threatening the army chief, “is neither

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JUI leader says people await Maulana call, hails him as “most popular leader”

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LORALAI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) provincial leader Senator Maulana Abdul Wase declared on Monday that the current government has “failed” and will not complete its term, asserting that the public is ready to heed Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s call for street protests. Speaking at a reception in Loralai, Wase claimed the Quetta local body elections, originally set for

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Fake mark sheets used for Med College admissions in Balochistan, probe launched

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QUETTA: A major investigation has been launched into allegations that admissions to medical and other professional colleges in Balochistan were secured using fake mark sheets and certificates over the last four years. The Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BBISE) has constituted a special committee on the orders of the Balochistan High Court to probe

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Ban on local sugar in Balochistan forces public to buy costly imports, say traders

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QUETTA: The Balochistan Registered Traders Association has raised a grave alarm over the province’s sugar supply, accusing authorities of forcing expensive imported sugar onto the market despite the availability of cheaper local produce. In a strong statement, Association President Rahim Agha and other senior officials alleged that the federal government, through a “favorite person,” has

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Despite 99% success, Polio vaccine refusals persist in Balochistan

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QUETTA: While a recent province-wide polio vaccination campaign in Balochistan achieved 99% of its target, health officials report persistent resistance, with approximately 3,000 parents refusing the vital drops for their children. The seven-day drive, which ran from December 15 to 21, saw thousands of health workers fan out across the province in an effort to protect

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In 2025, Turkey detains more than 40,000 Afghan nationals

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ANKARA: Turkish authorities have detained more than 152,000 illegal immigrants in nationwide operations throughout 2025, according to official data released by the Turkish Presidency of Migration Management. While the figure represents a significant enforcement push, it marks a notable decrease from the previous year, when over 225,000 individuals were apprehended. The data reveals that Afghan citizens

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Quetta Administrator announces clean-up drive, crackdown on “ghost employees”

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QUETTA: In a major push to address civic issues, Administrator of the Metropolitan Corporation Quetta (MCQ), Mujeebur Rehman Qambrani, announced a comprehensive restructuring plan, including handing over sanitation for the entire city to Safaa Quetta within the next 15 days. Speaking at the Quetta Press Club on Friday, Qambrani stated that following the Chief Minister’s

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Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a central leader of the opposition alliance, publicly censured Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) social media team for engaging in disrespectful

“Respect others’ mothers, sisters”: Achakzai slams PTI social media tactics

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ISLAMABAD :  In a sharp critique of online political discourse, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a central leader of the opposition alliance, publicly censured Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) social media team for engaging in disrespectful and misogynistic rhetoric. He issued a stern call for digital decorum and respect for women across party lines. The rebuke came following widespread

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