KABUL: Afghanistan’s first heavy rain and snowfall of the season ended a prolonged drought but triggered deadly flash floods across the country, killing at least 17 people and injuring 11 others, officials said. A spokesperson for Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority said five of the victims died when a house roof collapsed in the Kabakan […]
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QUETTA: Violence against women in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan increased sharply in 2025, raising alarm among rights groups and analysts, according to a new report by the Aurat Foundation Balochistan. The foundation’s annual report for 2025 recorded a disturbing rise in cases of violence, murder and so-called honour killings. It described the trend as
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SIBI: Provincial Minister for Industry and Trade Sardar Kapoora Khan Domki has reiterated the Balochistan government’s firm commitment to meritocracy and equal opportunities for the youth across all sectors. He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony for distributing appointment orders to newly recruited employees in the Sibi district’s education and health departments. The event was
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant endorsement, a new Bloomberg report has confirmed a marked improvement in Pakistan’s economic stability, highlighting a substantial reduction in inflation and effective policy management. The authoritative financial data organization reported that price stability is improving, with December inflation recorded at 5.6%—lower than market expectations and down from 6.1% in November. A key
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QUETTA: The Balochistan government has launched a comprehensive province-wide mission for the rehabilitation of drug addicts, pledging to continue the effort until society is cleansed of the menace. Parliamentary Secretary for Social Welfare Haji Wali Mohammad Noorzai announced the campaign, stating it is being pursued on the direct and urgent instructions of Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz
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QUETTA: In a major administrative overhaul, the Balochistan government has appointed senior civil officers across the province as Justices of the Peace to strengthen judicial access and streamline public service delivery. Through an official notification issued on Thursday, all Divisional Commissioners (DCs, Additional Commissioners,ACs Deputy Commissioners, Additional Deputy Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners have been designated
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TEHRAN: Violent protests sparked by a severe economic crisis have erupted across Iran, resulting in at least six fatalities. The unrest, which began in the capital Tehran over rapidly rising inflation and the plummeting value of the Iranian rial, has now spread to cities including Lorestan, Fasa, and Azna. Demonstrations escalated into clashes with security
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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Secretary CS Shakeel Qadir Khan on Thursday directed the immediate processing of temporary appointments in the Education Department to reactivate all inactive schools across the province. The orders were issued during a high-level conference of divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners held via video link. The meeting, attended by top provincial secretaries, aimed
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ISLAMABAD: In a year-end review on Geo News’s “Report Card,” senior journalists overwhelmingly selected Field Marshal Asim Munir as the most popular personality of 2025. Host Aleena Farooq Sheikh posed the question to a panel of eminent media figures, sparking a discussion on the year’s defining leaders. Political analyst Fakhar Durani was the first to
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QUETTA: A devastating accident claimed the life of a Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) employee on Thursday, highlighting grave occupational hazards for utility workers. The victim, identified as lineman Muhammad Ayaz, was performing routine work on power lines in the city’s Barori area when he was suddenly electrocuted. Rescue officials confirmed that the shock was
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