ISLAMABAD: The process has been set in motion to amend a key rule governing public petitions in the Senate, a move its sponsors say is aimed at confirming the supremacy of parliament and limiting judicial intervention in parliamentary affairs. The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has approved an amendment to Rule […]
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CHAMAN: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Balochistan, Muhammad Tahir, conducted a one-day visit to the border district of Chaman on Sunday, where he reviewed the law and order situation and directed police to remain on high alert. Upon his arrival at the DC Complex, IGP Tahir was presented a guard of honor by a police
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ISLAMABAD: In a sharp escalation of rhetorical tensions, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has launched a pointed critique against what he termed the “hypocritical face” of Indian liberals, questioning their relevance and standing in a society he claims is dominated by Hindutva ideology. The minister took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on
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QUETTA: The Democratic Party HDP, led by Chairman Abdul Khaliq Hazara, has forcefully rejected the provincial government’s claim that citizens are migrating from Quetta due to winter, calling it a baseless tactic to postpone local body elections. The challenge was issued during a political rally and the inauguration of the party’s central election office on
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QUETTA: The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has launched a scathing critique against the worsening electricity crisis in the province, condemning the prolonged and frequent power outages that have paralyzed daily life following recent rains. In a strongly-worded statement, BAP’s central spokesperson and former Interior Minister, Mir Ziaullah Lango, expressed deep anger and concern over what
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KHUZDAR: A minor earthquake, measuring 3.3 in magnitude, rattled parts of Khuzdar District in Balochistan in the early hours of Sunday, jolting residents from their sleep and causing a brief wave of panic. According to initial reports and accounts from local residents, the tremors, though of low intensity, were strong enough to be distinctly felt,
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DALBANDIN: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prince Fahd bin Sultan, the Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region, arrived in Balochistan on Saturday, signaling a potential new chapter in cross-border cooperation. The high-profile visit is seen as a key step towards enhancing socio-economic and political ties between Pakistan’s largest province and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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QUETTA: The city of Quetta and surrounding areas experienced their first significant rainfall in 118 days on Saturday, ending a prolonged dry spell and ushering in a sharp drop in temperatures across Balochistan. The intermittent showers, while welcomed by many, brought immediate challenges, including widespread power outages that disrupted daily life. The rain, which began
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QUETTA: In a landmark achievement for linguistic preservation, the Balochi Academy Quetta has officially launched a comprehensive Online Digital Dictionary for the Balochi language. This pioneering resource, developed under the Natural Language Processing for Balochi Project, represents the most extensive lexical compilation for Balochi, featuring over 40,000 words. The digital platform provides detailed entries with
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PESHAWAR: The tribal elders from the volatile Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have agreed to vacate their homes ahead of a planned military operation against militant groups. In this regard, within a 24-member jirga that led the talks, residents will begin leaving the valley from January 10, with the entire area expected to be vacated
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