ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government is considering replacing its net metering policy for rooftop solar with a net billing system, an official said, as authorities seek to ease financial pressure on the power sector. Under the proposed plan, electricity exported to the national grid by rooftop solar users would be purchased at a rate about 60 percent […]
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QUETTA: Cold and dry weather prevailed across several cities of Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Thursday morning, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. The department said cold conditions continue in most districts, while northern areas are likely to face severe cold. It forecast partly cloudy skies over northwestern districts. According to the PMD, the
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ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating the 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah today with profound reverence and national zeal. December 25th is observed as a public holiday across Pakistan to honor the Father of the Nation. Official and public events are being held throughout the day to pay tribute to his tireless and
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to improve the investment climate, the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBIT) and the Federal Board of Investment (BOI) have agreed to establish a Business Facilitation Center (BFC) in Quetta. The agreement was reached during a meeting in Islamabad between BBIT Chief Executive Officer Qaim Lashari and BOI Additional
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QUETTA: A sudden gas explosion ripped through a residence in Quetta on Wednesday, leaving two individuals with severe burn injuries. The incident, triggered by a suspected gas leakage, occurred at a house located on Brewery Road in the city’s Bahadurabad area, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood. According to local police authorities, the blast was directly
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QUETTA : Selected medical students under the Punjab goodwill quota have raised alarm over a sudden policy change by the University of Health Sciences (UHS), which they allege is a grave injustice that will deprive deserving candidates from Balochistan’s backward divisions of their right to education. Addressing a press conference at the Quetta Press Club
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QUETTA: In a significant crackdown on human trafficking networks, the Pakistan Coast Guards have arrested 123 illegal immigrants over the past two months from the border area of Jiwani in Balochistan. All apprehended individuals have been handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further legal proceedings. According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan
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ZIARAT : Inspector General of Police (IGP) Balochistan, Muhammad Tahir, affirmed on Tuesday that the police are diligently working to restore and maintain peace in the Ziarat tourist area and its adjacent regions. He emphasized that special security measures are in place for the protection of the historic Quaid-e-Azam Residency. The IGP made these remarks
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QUETTA ; Former Supreme Court Bar Association president and retired Senator Amanullah Kanrani has launched a scathing critique against the Balochistan government and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), accusing them of colluding to postpone local elections in Quetta, a move he described as “tantamount to an excuse being worse than the sin.” In a strongly-worded statement,
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QUETTA : The Chief Secretary of Balochistan, Shakeel Qadir Khan, assured a delegation of senior journalists on Monday that the provincial government is prioritizing transparent governance, timely project completion, and effective service delivery across all sectors. During a wide-ranging meeting, discussions covered the political, social, and economic landscape of the province, with a focus on
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