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Reko Diq Project Central to Pakistan’s $1 Trillion Economic Goal by 2040

Reko Diq Project Central to Pakistan’s $1 Trillion Economic Goal by 2040

KARACHI: Pakistan is moving beyond economic recovery toward sustainable growth. The country is now focusing on innovation, new investment, and reforms that ease business and create jobs. Pakistan aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2040, with the Reko Diq project playing a key role. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is driving this […]

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EXIM Bank approves $1.25 Billion for Reko DIq

EXIM Bank approves $1.25 Billion for Reko DIq

Islamabad: A significant breakthrough has emerged in the Reko Diq project as the US EXIM Bank has officially approved financing worth $1.25 billion. This decision is being viewed as a vital step toward accelerating the project, boosting foreign investment, and energizing economic activity across Balochistan. According to Natalie Baker, the approved financing will play a

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KP launches Personalised Vehicle Registration System

KP launches Personalised Vehicle Registration System

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a new vehicle registration system that allows number plates to belong to citizens, not vehicles. Under the Personalized Registration Mark (PRM) system, vehicle owners will keep their number even after selling a car. Buyers must apply for a new registration number. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi formally inaugurated the

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TB Cases Rise in Balochistan, Prisons Hit Hardest

TB Cases Rise in Balochistan, Prisons Hit Hardest

QUETTA: Tuberculosis (TB) cases are rising in Balochistan, with prisons emerging as major hotspots. Officials reported 16,000 to 18,000 cases across the province this year. Dr. Sher Afghan Raisani, Provincial Manager of the TB Control Programme, disclosed the figures at a press conference on Tuesday. He was joined by Quetta District Jail Superintendent SSP Hamidullah

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Satellite Images Reveal India’s Secret Ballistic Missile Facility

Satellite Images Reveal India’s Secret Ballistic Missile Facility

ISLAMABAD: Fresh satellite images have revealed a new Indian ballistic missile storage site under construction in Andhra Pradesh, raising fresh concerns over New Delhi’s expanding strategic arsenal. Satellite imagery has identified what analysts say is a new Indian ballistic missile storage site under construction in Jangalapalle, Andhra Pradesh. The imagery shows tunnel entrances leading to

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Balochistan govt Urges ECP to delay Quetta local elections

ECP Rejects CM Balochistan Plea to Postpone LG elections in Quetta

QUETTA: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s request to delay local government (LG) elections in Quetta. In a written order, the ECP said the elections will go ahead as scheduled on December 28, 2025. It directed the Balochistan government to fully cooperate with the commission and other authorities

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Pakistan, Iran to Extend Electricity Supply Pact for Balochistan

Pakistan, Iran to Extend Electricity Supply Pact for Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to extend their cross-border electricity supply pact for Balochistan. Pakistan’s energy ministry announced the decision on Tuesday. The tariff will stay between 7.7 and 11.45 cents per kilowatt-hour. The pact dates to 2002. It supports energy security in southwestern Pakistan, where the national grid remains weak. Industry and households

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Corps Commander Balochistan Holds Special Session with University Students

Corps Commander Balochistan Holds Special Session with University Students

QUETTA: Corps Commander Balochistan Lieutenant General Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan held a special session with students and faculty of the University of Balochistan, focusing on the province’s development, security, and the positive role of youth. During the meeting, students raised questions on various topics. The Corps Commander provided detailed and thoughtful answers, urging young people

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