QUETTA: The government has identified one of the five militants involved in the September 30 suicide attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in Quetta as an Afghan national. Furthermore, the attacker has been identified as Habibullah alias Taha or Takal Badri, son of Bismillah Jan, a resident of Hajiano Killi village in Mohammad Agha […]
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ISLAMABAD: Security forces in Balochistan have arrested 17 operatives of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as they attempted to flee from the jihāni area to Iran, military officials. The BLA had been involved in “various acts of sabotage, destruction of public infrastructure and jeopardising civilian lives” across Balochistan. The BLA designated a terrorist organisation
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) announced that the country’s first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, is set to launch from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China today. The mission indicates a major advancement in Pakistan’s national space programme and is expected to increase the country’s capabilities in agriculture, urban planning, environmental monitoring,
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WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot impose any conditions on Pakistan that contradict the country’s national interests, focusing on that all ongoing reforms under the Fund’s programmes are consistent with Islamabad’s own economic priorities. In this regard, Aurangzeb said the reforms introduced so far have strengthened Pakistan’s
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TAFTAN: The large number of local residents in Taftan organized a solidarity rally to express constant support for the Pakistan Army and the Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan South. The event indicated the people’s deep sense of patriotism and unity with the country’s armed forces. Furthermore, the participants of the rally waved national flags from their
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DOHA: Pakistan and Afghanistan have formally agreed to a ceasefire in Doha, Qatar. The agreement was confirmed by both the Qatari Foreign Ministry and Pakistani Defence Minister Khwaja Asif. In a post on the social media platform X, Mr Asif stated that the deal includes an immediate halt to terrorist acts against Pakistan originating from
QUETTA: The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted predominantly dry weather for most parts of Balochistan. Residents in the northern areas can expect cold conditions during the mornings and nights. According to a official spokesperson, the district of Kalat recorded the province’s lowest temperature at 7°C. They also warned that strong winds are likely to affect the
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DUKI: The Deputy Commissioner of Duki, Muhammad Naeem Khan, has instructed authorities to launch a major operation against illegal poppy farming and unregistered Afghan nationals residing in the district. The orders were given during a high-level meeting convened to review the district’s law and order situation. Mr Khan stated that negligence would not be tolerated and
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GWADAR: A new initiative called the ‘Farmer Green Card Programme’ has been launched in the Gwadar district. The scheme, introduced by the Department of Agriculture Extension, is designed to support local farmers and boost agricultural growth by connecting them directly to government aid. Deputy Director Riaz Ahmed Baloch described the programme as a “golden opportunity” for
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DOHA: Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a ceasefire agreement. The deal was brokered during talks held in the Qatari capital, Doha. According to an official statement, the negotiations were mediated by both Qatar and Turkey. The two neighbouring countries have also agreed to hold further meetings in the coming days.
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