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Cold wave intensifies across central and northern Balochistan

Cold wave intensifies across central and northern Balochistan

QUETTA: The cold weather tightened its grip across central and northern Balochistan on Thursday as temperatures in several districts, including Quetta and Kalat, dropped to 1°C, adding a noticeable chill to the region. In this regard, the Meteorological Department, most parts of the province are expected to remain cold and dry throughout the day. Furthermore, […]

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PPP, PML-N back Bugti amid change rumors

PPP, PML-N back Bugti amid change rumors

QUETTA: The coalition partners in Balochistan have dismissed rumours of a possible change in provincial leadership, confirming their confidence in Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti amid mounting speculation and internal criticism. In this regard, the reports circulating in recent days suggested that President Asif Ali Zardari had expressed reservations over Bugti’s performance. The speculation intensified after

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No 28th Amendment under discussion: Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Choudary

No 28th Amendment under discussion: Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Choudary

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that the government is not currently considering any proposal regarding the 28th Constitutional Amendment. He clarified that only if consensus is reached on the amendments that could not be included in the 27th Amendment, the government may move forward with a new amendment. In this regard, the

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Polling underway for by-elections in 13 constituencies amid tight security

Polling underway for by-elections in 13 constituencies amid tight security

ISLAMABAD: The polling for by-elections in 13 National Assembly and Punjab Assembly constituencies began at 8am on Sunday, with voting scheduled to continue until 5pm. The seats became vacant primarily following the disqualification of several Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers convicted in cases related to the May 9, 2023, unrest that erupted after former prime minister

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Pak puts customs on high alert in Balochistan to block illegal movement of Afghan goods

Pak puts customs on high alert in Balochistan to block illegal movement of Afghan goods

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has placed customs authorities in Balochistan on high alert, directing them to intensify efforts against the illegal transportation of Afghan-origin goods following the recent closure of borders with Afghanistan. As per the new directive issued by the FBR’s Customs Wing, all relevant customs formations across Balochistan have been

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Al Mirsad, a taliban intelligence (GDI) front, runs misinformation campaign against Pakistan

The Shadow Voice: Dissecting the Taliban’s English-Language Propaganda Arm In the complex information war surrounding modern Afghanistan, one News outlet has emerged as a persistent and controversial narrator: Al Mirsad. While it presents itself as an independent news source, a trail of debunked claims and expert analysis paints a different picture—that of a sophisticated mouthpiece

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Governor Mandokhail inaugurates 80-bed private hospital in Zhob

ZHOB: Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jafar Khan Mandokhail has inaugurated an 80-bed private, philanthropic hospital here, marking a significant step towards improving healthcare in the region. He emphasized that a healthy society is built upon the well-being of its children and that this facility will provide crucial medical services to the people of Zhob. The inauguration

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Militants launch a hand grenade attack on police van

Nine suspects arrested following passenger bus robberies in Khuzdar

KHUZDAR: In a significant crackdown, Khuzdar Police and the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) have successfully apprehended two dangerous gangs responsible for a series of armed robberies on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway. The joint operation led to the arrest of nine suspects and the recovery of 26 looted mobile phones, firearms, ammunition, and the vehicles used

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India scales back Russian oil purchases amid reported US pressure

India scales back Russian oil purchases amid reported US pressure

NEW DELHI: The United States President Donald Trump cautioned India against purchasing discounted oil from Russia, warning that such transactions could strengthen Moscow’s economy.  The reports suggest that Trump, during his time in office, also signaled the possibility of imposing higher tariffs on Indian goods if New Delhi continued expanding its energy trade with Russia.

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