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Opposition terms Sohail Afridi’s election as CM unconstitutional

Opposition terms Sohail Afridi’s election as CM unconstitutional

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Sohail Afridi was elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, replacing Ali Amin Gandapur amid controversy over the latter’s resignation. Afridi secured 90 votes in the provincial assembly session, which was convened to elect a new leader of the house. The session, chaired by Speaker Babar […]

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41 non-functional schools reopen in Gwadar

41 non-functional schools reopen in Gwadar

GWADAR: In a major step toward revitalising education, 41 previously closed schools in Gwadar have been reopened, enrolling 1,157 students under Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti’s initiative to restore non-functional schools across Balochistan. Before the campaign began, 63 schools in the district were listed as non-functional. Of these, 41 have now resumed operations, while the

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CM inaugurates Balochistan’s first working women’s hostel in Khuzdar

CM inaugurates Balochistan’s first working women’s hostel in Khuzdar

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti hailed the inauguration of the province’s first-ever working women’s hostel in Khuzdar, calling it a landmark step toward empowering women in the region. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister praised Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi, Adviser for Women Development, for leading the initiative. He described

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Trump Vows to 'Solve' Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict After Middle East Trip

Trump vows to ‘solve’ Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions after Middle East trip

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared he will turn his attention to the border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following the implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking to reporters while en route to Israel, Trump characterized himself as an expert in ending wars and stated he would address the situation upon his return

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University of Turbat and Anti-Narcotics Force Unite for 'Drug-Free Pakistan' Campaign

Anti-Narcotics operation in Gulistan: 135 acres of illicit crops destroyed

GULISTAN :  In a major fifth-day operation, a joint team of the Excise, Taxation & Anti-Narcotics Department and the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) destroyed 135 acres of illegal narcotic crops in Tehsil Gulistan. The operation targeted drug cultivation in the Karez, Khargai, and Aghbergai areas. According to an official spokesperson, 105 acres of crops were eradicated

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Crackdown on Afghan migrants continues in Pishin and Chagai

Balochistan govt serving Afghan refugees with passion despite border disputes

CHAMAN :  In the face of escalating and unprovoked aggression from the Afghan Taliban along the shared border, the people and government of Balochistan are demonstrating remarkable resilience and compassion. Even as Pakistani forces valiantly defend the nation’s sovereignty, the humanitarian commitment to Afghan Refugees in District Chaman remains a top priority. Official sources confirm

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Water transport banned from Hub to Karachi

Emergency water supply operation launched to address Jiwani crisis

JIWANI:  Following the directives of Commissioner Makran Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a special team from the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department has been dispatched to oversee emergency water supply operations in Jiwani to tackle the town’s water crisis. The team, led by SDO Dad Karim Baloch and Engineer Sajid Sakhi, conducted a thorough inspection of the

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Excise Department Launches Crackdown on Tax Evaders Along CPEC Route

Excise department cracks down on NCP vehicles in Panjgur

PANJGUR: In a significant move to enforce tax laws, the Balochistan Excise and Taxation Department has launched a major crackdown targeting tax defaulters and non-custom paid (NCP) vehicles along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route. The operation, supervised by the Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO) of Panjgur, led to the identification and profiling of multiple NCP

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Balochistan Police Launch 4E Strategy to Revolutionize Traffic Management

IG Balochistan calls for modern tech to bolster police against criminals

QILA SAIFULLAH: The Inspector General (IG) of Balochistan Police, Muhammad Tahir, has emphasized that modern technology is essential for the police to effectively combat terrorism and criminal activities in the province. Addressing a police gathering in Qila Saifullah, IG Tahir acknowledged the significant challenge of maintaining law and order in Balochistan. He praised the police force

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Transport Authority Cracks Down on Overcharging, Safety Violations on Quetta-Jacobabad Route

PTA takes action against overcharging, rooftop travel in Quetta

QUETTA: The Provincial Transport Authority (PTA) of Balochistan has launched a strict crackdown against transport operators on the Quetta-Jacobabad route following numerous public complaints about overcharging and passenger mistreatment. Acting on the directives of PTA Secretary Waheed Sharif Umrani, Assistant PTA Haji Jan Muhammad led surprise inspections at major bus stands, including Gahi Khan Chowk and

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