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Balochistan govt Urges ECP to delay Quetta local elections

ECP Rejects CM Balochistan Plea to Postpone LG elections in Quetta

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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

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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

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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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IHC Grants 10-Day Transit Bail to TikTokers Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala

IHC Grants 10-Day Transit Bail to TikTokers Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday granted a ten-day transit bail to TikTokers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak, widely known as Nani Wala. The two social media influencers arrived in Pakistan late Tuesday after being deported from the United Kingdom. They had returned to surrender to authorities in several ongoing legal cases. Both men

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Balochistan: Jirga Forces Eight Theft Suspects to Walk on Burning Coals

Balochistan: Jirga Forces Eight Theft Suspects to Walk on Burning Coals

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QUETTA: Authorities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have launched an investigation after a tribal jirga in Musakhel district forced eight men to walk on burning coals as part of a traditional “trial by fire” to determine their innocence in a theft case. A video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting swift intervention from

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“Stoves won’t burn”: Quetta’s morning routines shattered by gas crisis

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QUETTA: A brutal cold wave gripping Quetta has triggered a catastrophic gas shortage, bringing daily life to a standstill for residents across the capital of Balochistan. As temperatures plummet over recent days, natural gas pressure has dropped to near-zero levels in multiple neighborhoods during crucial morning and evening hours. The crisis has left households unable

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On Qatar National Day, PM Shehbaz hails “brotherly relations”

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a ceremony in Islamabad marking Qatar’s National Day, celebrated the enduring and deepening partnership between Pakistan and the Gulf state. He underscored the “long-standing brotherly relations” between the two nations, expressing happiness at Qatar’s significant development under the leadership of its Emir. In his speech, the Prime Minister emphasized

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Dubai International Chamber inaugurates Karachi office to deepen trade bonds

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KARACHI : In a significant move to deepen economic integration, the Dubai International Chamber of Commerce has officially established a representative office in Karachi. The opening marks a strategic effort to strengthen trade and investment flows between Pakistan and Dubai, leveraging Karachi’s status as Pakistan’s commercial heart. This expansion is a key part of the

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National Assembly finance committee demands reduction in tax on smartphones

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ISLAMABAD : In a significant move, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has strongly demanded a reduction in taxes on smartphones, arguing they are now an essential utility, not a luxury. The committee, chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar, met to discuss tax dispute resolution methods. Chairman Qamar criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

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Gwadar MPA Hidayat-ur-Rehman's son missing from Karachi

Maulana Hidayat urges unified effort for Gwadar’s development

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GWADAR: In a significant move to address long-standing civic issues, Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Noor-ul-Haq Baloch met with Member of Provincial Assembly Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman Baloch and local councilors on Tuesday. The meeting focused on pressing public concerns, with several key decisions announced. A primary agenda item was the chronic drainage problem in the Mulla Band

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