ISLAMABAD: Ali Parvez Malik stated that the levy imposed on petroleum products was specifically introduced to finance road construction projects in Balochistan, and so far, nearly Rs 66 billion has been collected under this initiative. While responding to questions during a session of the Senate of Pakistan, he explained that a charge of Rs 7 […]
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ISLAMABAD: Reko Diq’s country manager Zarrar Jamali said on Thursday that the mine’s $7 billion Phase One is fully financed and on schedule. He said Pakistan will ship its first copper exports in early 2029. He called it the largest foreign investment project in Pakistan’s history. Reko Diq lies in southwestern Balochistan. It ranks among
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GADANI: Pakistan Customs foiled a major drug-smuggling attempt in Gadani and seized 188 kilograms of hashish, officials said on Thursday. Federal Board of Revenue said smugglers had hidden the drugs inside used vehicle tyres. Customs officers detected the concealment during inspection and recovered the narcotics in time. Authorities said the value of the seized hashish
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ISLAMABAD: The 27th Constitutional Amendment has been challenged in the Federal Constitutional Court. Advocate Shoaib Ghuman filed the petition. He called the amendment mala fide and asked the court to strike it down. The petition says the amendment does not serve the public interest. It argues that the move has no connection with the country’s
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MANAMA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on arrival in Bahrain that the country felt like a second home. He praised the warmth and respect shown by the King and the Crown Prince. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening long-standing fraternal ties with Bahrain. He said both countries would now convert mutual trust into real economic
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WASHINGTON: The United States has indefinitely suspended immigration applications from Afghan citizens following a shooting near the White House. The incident occurred when a suspect opened fire on National Guards in Washington. Two guards were seriously injured. Authorities identified the suspect as 29-year-old Afghan citizen Rahmanullah Lakanwal. He is accused of shooting at the guards,
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ISLAMABAD: The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan (North) held an open public forum at its headquarters in Sui. The event brought together the FC Inspector General, Deputy Commissioner of Dera Bugti, local administration, and tribal elders. Officials said the forum focused on resolving public issues, maintaining security, and promoting development and welfare through coordinated strategies. FC
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QUETTA: Pakistan’s weather authorities have forecast strong and prolonged winter rains across drought-hit districts of Balochistan. The first major spell is expected between 6 and 10 December as a powerful westerly system enters the province. Officials said the rains will continue at intervals throughout the month. They expect a clear improvement in the drought situation
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects the Reko Diq project to reach financial close within two weeks. The government and its international partners aim to secure $3.5 billion in new funding for the copper and gold mine in Balochistan. Officials said machinery has already reached the site. Construction work is underway even before the financing is formally completed.
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QUETTA: In a significant development for the Gwadar Port project, a high-level delegation from the Chinese firm Shandong Xinxu International Corporation Ltd met with Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Chairman Noor-ul-Haq Baloch at the GPA office in Islamabad to discuss substantial new investments. Led by Operational Manager Umair Arshad, the delegation explored a range of commercial opportunities,
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