QUETTA: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta dismissed the police request to extend the physical remand of two suspects in the Digari honour killing case and directed the case to be transferred to a trial court. The two accused tribal leader Sardar Sher Baz Satakzai and Mohammad Bashir were presented before the ATC after completing […]
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QUETTA: The Provincial Meteorological Department has predicted that most parts of Balochistan will remain hot and humid in the coming days, while rain, wind, and thundershowers are likely to occur in select areas on August 6. The northeastern and southern districts of Balochistan including Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Khuzdar, and Lasbela may witness moderate to heavy
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BAJAUR: The local terrorist elements in Bajaur district have conditionally agreed to vacate civilian areas but refused to completely leave the region. The development came during the second round of peace talks held between the Bajaur Aman Jirga and terrorist leaders in Lowi Mamund tehsil. The 50-member jirga, led by Sahibzada Haroon Rashid, has been
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ISLAMABAD: The recent court appearance of Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has inflamed debate over the credibility of claims made by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), following weeks of allegations regarding her alleged mistreatment in custody. The activist appeared calm, composed, and smiling in court, leading many to challenge the narrative promoted by the BYC over
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received investment offers worth over $5 billion from global financial institutions and multinational donors for the development of the Reko Diq gold and copper mining project in Chagai district, Balochistan. As per the credible sources, the prominent international financiers expressing interest include the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), International
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PESHAWAR: The security forces have killed at least 892 terrorists, including 24 most-wanted and high-value commanders, in a series of counter-terrorism operations conducted over the past seven months across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and its merged tribal areas. These operations were part of intensified intelligence-based actions aimed at neutralizing the resurgence of terrorist
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NASEERABAD: The Second Balochistan Games started in Naseerabad Division with an energetic opening, bringing together hundreds of young athletes from across the region. The sports grounds echoed with applause as large crowds gathered to support their local teams. In this sense, the spectators, families, and community leaders witnessed the colorful opening ceremony, followed by a
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QUETTA: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan has unearthed a major land scam involving the illegal occupation and transfer of more than 11,000 acres of valuable government land in Quetta and Hub districts of Balochistan. According to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) investigation, a nexus between influential land mafias, senior officials of the Board of
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GADANI: Local residents and fishermen have expressed serious concern after a strange phenomenon has been reported at Gadani Jetty, where the seawater has turned pink. While commenting on the situation, the Balochistan Environmental Protection Department said that the color change in the water is due to pollution and biological activity. The department confirmed that the
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QUETTA: The residents of the densely populated Khrotabad area of provincial capital, urged the district administration and police to take strict action against nightly aerial firing and loud music as it disrupting the peace. According to details, the residents of Khrotabad area are living in constant fear due to nightly gunfire and loud music. The
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