ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has declared that the federal government is set to reduce the income tax burden on the salaried class in the upcoming budget, following direct instructions from Prime Minister PM Shehbaz Sharif. The announcement was made during a seminar organized by the Pakistan Business Council […]
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QUETTA: In a push for government transparency and efficiency, Balochistan Chief Secretary CS Shakeel Qadir Khan has directed all provincial departments to immediately activate their social media accounts to ensure the public receives timely updates on development projects. The directive was issued during a high-level Secretaries Committee meeting chaired by the CS in Quetta. The
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QUETTA: In a significant move to tackle the persistent issue of student disengagement, the Balochistan Education Department has launched an innovative Early Warning System designed to proactively identify and support children at risk of dropping out of school. The new initiative aims to shift the approach from reacting to dropouts to preventing them. The system
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QUETTA: In a significant move for the journalist community, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti laid the foundation stone for a Media Housing Scheme in Quetta, announcing a major welfare initiative for low-income and martyred journalists. During an emotionally charged ceremony, the Chief Minister announced that free flats would be provided to the families of
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TEXAS: An Afghan national arrested in Texas on terrorism charges, after allegedly threatening to detonate a bomb. The suspect, identified as Mohammad Dawood Al-Kuqazai, was taken into custody by a joint operation involving the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The arrest followed the emergence of a video message
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QUETTA: A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 rattled several cities across Balochistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents into the streets but resulting in no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage. According to the Seismic Monitoring Centre, the tremor struck at a depth of 20 kilometres. The epicentre was pinpointed 23 kilometres south-west
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has launched emergency relief operations in Sri Lanka following the destruction caused by Cyclone Datwah and subsequent heavy rains. Pakistan Navy ship PNS Saif was docked at Colombo Port to participate in the International Fleet Review 2025 when the powerful cyclone struck, triggering severe flooding and widespread damage across several regions
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LAHORE: Pakistani boxer Mohammad Waseem successfully defended his WBA Gold Bantamweight title after defeating a Thai opponent in a highly competitive bout at the International Boxing Championship held in Lahore. In this regard, Waseem delivered an impressive performance across all twelve rounds, maintaining control of the fight and showcasing his skill, stamina and strategic precision.
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan chaired an important meeting of the Secretaries Committee, reviewing the performance of provincial departments, progress on development projects, and measures to improve the delivery of basic public services. The meeting, held in Quetta, focused on strengthening governance mechanisms and ensuring that essential facilities reach citizens in an efficient
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QUETTA: The School Education Department, Government of Balochistan, and the Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP), University of Community Development, FKI, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week to formally launch the “Adopt a School” initiative aimed at improving the condition and performance of government schools across the province. In this regard, the
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