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“Stoves won’t burn”: Quetta’s morning routines shattered by gas crisis

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QUETTA: A brutal cold wave gripping Quetta has triggered a catastrophic gas shortage, bringing daily life to a standstill for residents across the capital of Balochistan. As temperatures plummet over recent days, natural gas pressure has dropped to near-zero levels in multiple neighborhoods during crucial morning and evening hours. The crisis has left households unable […]

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On Qatar National Day, PM Shehbaz hails “brotherly relations”

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a ceremony in Islamabad marking Qatar’s National Day, celebrated the enduring and deepening partnership between Pakistan and the Gulf state. He underscored the “long-standing brotherly relations” between the two nations, expressing happiness at Qatar’s significant development under the leadership of its Emir. In his speech, the Prime Minister emphasized

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Dubai International Chamber inaugurates Karachi office to deepen trade bonds

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KARACHI : In a significant move to deepen economic integration, the Dubai International Chamber of Commerce has officially established a representative office in Karachi. The opening marks a strategic effort to strengthen trade and investment flows between Pakistan and Dubai, leveraging Karachi’s status as Pakistan’s commercial heart. This expansion is a key part of the

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National Assembly finance committee demands reduction in tax on smartphones

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ISLAMABAD : In a significant move, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has strongly demanded a reduction in taxes on smartphones, arguing they are now an essential utility, not a luxury. The committee, chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar, met to discuss tax dispute resolution methods. Chairman Qamar criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

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Maulana Hidayat urges unified effort for Gwadar’s development

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GWADAR: In a significant move to address long-standing civic issues, Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Noor-ul-Haq Baloch met with Member of Provincial Assembly Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman Baloch and local councilors on Tuesday. The meeting focused on pressing public concerns, with several key decisions announced. A primary agenda item was the chronic drainage problem in the Mulla Band

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In one month, PCG seizes over 1.7 million litres of smuggled Iranian diesel

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QUETTA: In a major blow to fuel smuggling networks, the Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) have intercepted and seized a staggering 1,764,615 litres of illegal Iranian diesel in a series of targeted operations across Balochistan over the past month. The total value of the confiscated diesel and the vehicles used in its transportation is estimated at

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Quetta launches final phase to expel illegal Afghan nationals

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QUETTA: Commissioner Quetta Division Shahzeb Khan Kakar has directed a major escalation in operations to repatriate all illegally residing foreigners, ordering district administrations, police, FC, and FIA to launch a joint, intensified crackdown. Chairing a review meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner Kakar mandated strict, increased checking at hotels and transport hubs across Quetta, Chaman, Killa Abdullah,

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CM Bugti announces crackdown on illegal mining,vows transparent leases system

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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has announced the development of a comprehensive strategy aimed at eradicating illegal mining, ensuring transparency in leases, and safeguarding the province’s vast mineral resources. The move is part of a broader push to attract global investment and provide long-term economic stability. The announcement came during a meeting with a

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