HAGUE/QUETTA : In a landmark achievement, Shireen Musa, a social activist from Quetta, Pakistan, has been sworn in as a member of the Dutch Senate. The ceremony took place on September 23, 2025, marking a significant step for representation and a celebration of her human rights work. Ms. Musa, who is of the Hazara community, […]
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QUETTA: In a landmark decision to resolve long-standing grievances and boost the healthcare system, the Balochistan government has simultaneously promoted 1,269 doctors to their next grades. Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar announced the move, hailing it as a historic step that addresses promotion cases pending for years. The mass promotion was executed under a Special
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QUETTA: In a move signaling a strengthened commitment to anti-corruption efforts, the Balochistan government has appointed former Director General (DG) Levies, Naseebullah Kakar, as the new DG of the Anti-Corruption Establishment. The appointment has been widely welcomed in administrative and public circles, where Kakar is recognized for his professionalism, discipline, and integrity. Officials and citizens alike
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QUETTA: In a significant move to bolster sports in the province, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced on Wednesday that the government would sponsor international boxer Abida Batool’s participation in an upcoming championship in Turkey. The announcement came during a meeting with the accomplished athlete, held at the CM Secretariat. The session was also
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QUETTA: A sharp reduction in financing for anti-state militant groups ( Fitna-al-Hindustan )has led to a surge in petty and violent crimes against local populations across Balochistan, according to local officials and security analysts. Security officials report that sustained intelligence-based operations (IBOs) and the strategic use of drone technology by the Pakistan Army have severely
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QUETTA: In a significant development for the residents of Mashkel, the Katagar Zero Point border crossing gate was officially inaugurated on October 9, 2025, ending four years of closure . The move promises to ease travel and trade with neighboring Iran and was followed by a major announcement regarding another crucial crossing. The joint inauguration ceremony
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PESHAWAR : In a significant political development, Ali Amin Gandapur resigned from his position as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Wednesday, following a directive from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former chairman Imran Khan. The party has nominated Sohail Afridi as his successor . Gandapur confirmed his resignation in a post on
QUETTA: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Balochistan Assembly held a meeting chaired by Provincial Finance Minister Asghar Tareen. According to sources, the session reviewed various administrative and financial matters related to the Balochistan University. During the meeting, the committee revealed alarming financial and administrative irregularities within the institution. The PAC disclosed that several
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DERA MURAD JAMALI: At least five people were killed in separate firing incidents in Balochistan across Dera Murad Jamali, Tamboo, and Dera Bugti areas. According to police sources, in the Tamboo Manjho Shori area within the jurisdiction of the local police station, armed assailants opened fire on the young son of tribal notable Miran Bakhsh
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QUETTA: Three coal miners were abducted from a coal mine by unidentified armed men in the Mach area of Balochistan. According to reports, the miners were engaged in excavation work when armed assailants arrived, held them at gunpoint, and forced them into a vehicle before fleeing toward an unknown location. Following the incident, police and
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