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Asif labels Indian liberals as hypocritical, defensive amid Hindutva dominance

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ISLAMABAD: In a sharp escalation of rhetorical tensions, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has launched a pointed critique against what he termed the “hypocritical face” of Indian liberals, questioning their relevance and standing in a society he claims is dominated by Hindutva ideology. The minister took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on […]

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Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) Chairman Abdul Khaliq Hazara launched a fierce attack on the provincial government and mainstream political parties during a series of campaign corner meetings for the upcoming local body elections in Quetta.

HDP accuses govt of using winter “excuse” to flee LG polls

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QUETTA: The Democratic Party HDP, led by Chairman Abdul Khaliq Hazara, has forcefully rejected the provincial government’s claim that citizens are migrating from Quetta due to winter, calling it a baseless tactic to postpone local body elections. The challenge was issued during a political rally and the inauguration of the party’s central election office on

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he Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns to facilitate critical development projects, including line shifting and the installation of new poles.

BAP condemns paralysis of power system in Balochistan

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QUETTA: The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has launched a scathing critique against the worsening electricity crisis in the province, condemning the prolonged and frequent power outages that have paralyzed daily life following recent rains. In a strongly-worded statement, BAP’s central spokesperson and former Interior Minister, Mir Ziaullah Lango, expressed deep anger and concern over what

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A minor earthquake, measuring 3.3 in magnitude, rattled parts of Khuzdar District in Balochistan in the early hours of Sunday, jolting residents from their sleep and causing a brief wave of panic.

Earthquake jolts Khuzdar, tremors felt across Balochistan

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KHUZDAR: A minor earthquake, measuring 3.3 in magnitude, rattled parts of Khuzdar District in Balochistan in the early hours of Sunday, jolting residents from their sleep and causing a brief wave of panic. According to initial reports and accounts from local residents, the tremors, though of low intensity, were strong enough to be distinctly felt,

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Prince Fahd bin Sultan, the Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region, arrived in Balochistan on Saturday, signaling a potential new chapter in cross-border cooperation.

Saudi governor’s visit to Balochistan aims to strengthen bilateral ties

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DALBANDIN: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prince Fahd bin Sultan, the Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region, arrived in Balochistan on Saturday, signaling a potential new chapter in cross-border cooperation. The high-profile visit is seen as a key step towards enhancing socio-economic and political ties between Pakistan’s largest province and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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First winter rains hit Balochistan, trigger power crisis in Quetta

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QUETTA: The city of Quetta and surrounding areas experienced their first significant rainfall in 118 days on Saturday, ending a prolonged dry spell and ushering in a sharp drop in temperatures across Balochistan. The intermittent showers, while welcomed by many, brought immediate challenges, including widespread power outages that disrupted daily life. The rain, which began

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Balochi Language enters digital ege with historic online dictionary

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QUETTA: In a landmark achievement for linguistic preservation, the Balochi Academy Quetta has officially launched a comprehensive Online Digital Dictionary for the Balochi language. This pioneering resource, developed under the Natural Language Processing for Balochi Project, represents the most extensive lexical compilation for Balochi, featuring over 40,000 words. The digital platform provides detailed entries with

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Tirah Valley Elders Agree to Evacuation Ahead of Planned Security Operation

Tirah Valley elders agree to evacuation ahead of planned security operation

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PESHAWAR: The tribal elders from the volatile Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have agreed to vacate their homes ahead of a planned military operation against militant groups. In this regard, within a 24-member jirga that led the talks, residents will begin leaving the valley from January 10, with the entire area expected to be vacated

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Lahore ATC Sentences PTI Leaders to 10 Years in Kalma Chowk Container Burning Case

Lahore ATC Sentences PTI Leaders to 10 Years in Kalma Chowk Container Burning Case

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LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore sentenced several senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including Dr Yasmin Rashid, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed and Ejaz Chaudhry, to 10 years’ imprisonment each in a case related to the burning of a container at Kalma Chowk. In this regard, the verdict was announced by ATC Judge

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Suparco issues forecast for Moon Sighting of Rajab-ul-Murajjab 1447 Hijri

Suparco issues forecast for Moon Sighting of Rajab-ul-Murajjab 1447 Hijri

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ISLAMABAD: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has released its astronomical forecast regarding the moon sighting for the holy month of Rajab-ul-Murajjab 1447 Hijri. Furthermore, the new moon of Rajab-ul-Murajjab is expected to be born on December 20, 2025, at 06:43 am (PST).  The commission stated that astronomical models and observational data were

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