Gwadar: The administration of the Gwadar Free Zone has announced the indefinite suspension of salaries for its local employees, without providing any assurance or timeline for the resumption of payments. This development has raised concerns over the financial stability of the project, which is considered a vital component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According […]
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Islamabad: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated that people from Balochistan are protesting in Islamabad but are unwilling to hold talks with the government. He made it clear that their demands cannot be accepted, and no one will be allowed to pursue political agendas under the guise of protest. The issue of terrorism
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Quetta: An important meeting regarding security arrangements for 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal was held at the Balochistan Constabulary Headquarters, Badr Line, under the chairmanship of Additional IGP and Commandant Agha Muhammad Yousaf. The session was attended by zonal commanders and other senior officers, where the current security situation was thoroughly reviewed. The commandant instructed that no negligence
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QUETTA: A massive hike in flour prices has been witnessed in Quetta, as the cost of a 20kg bag has increased by Rs. 300. According to reports, a 20kg bag of flour is now being sold at Rs. 2,300 in the market, leaving customers outraged over the sudden surge. Just a day earlier, the same
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ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) successfully carried out an operation in Quetta, arresting a group involved in synthetic drug trafficking and seizing 25 kilograms of methamphetamine (commonly known as Ice). As per the special directives of the national and military leadership, the ANF’s ongoing campaign targets synthetic drug networks, particularly those engaged in the production
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday confirmed carrying out “carefully targeted” strikes inside Afghanistan against hideouts of Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij, saying the action was necessary to eliminate militant hideouts but insisted it respected Kabul’s sovereignty and wanted to resolve disputes through dialogue. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan told a weekly press briefing that “Fitna
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said Friday that only full implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) can help the country overcome terrorism. Speaking in the National Assembly during a debate on recent violence in Balochistan, Chaudhry acknowledged that around 2,000 people remain missing across Pakistan. He stressed that the government
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced its support for the shutter-down strike in Balochistan on September 8. PTI boycotted the National Assembly session and held its own “People’s Assembly” outside the House. During the session, PTI declared support for the strike call in Balochistan given by Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Akhtar Mengal. The People’s Assembly of
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LAHORE: Pakistan’s meteorological authorities warned on Friday of another spell of heavy monsoon rains across Punjab and Sindh from September 6 to 10, raising the risk of flash floods and urban inundation. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said showers will hit Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Gujrat and Sialkot on September 6. Narowal, Jhelum, Hafizabad,
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QUETTA: Authorities in Balochistan have formally asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to suspend internet services across the province for security reasons on Eid Milad un-Nabi, officials say on Friday. Yesterday, the Balochistan government had announced the suspension of internet on Eid Milad un-Nabi Sallallah-o-Alaih-e-Wasallam, to be celebrated across the country with great religious zeal
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