LAHORE: Pakistan has decided to seek assistance from Chinese experts and engineers to restore the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Desalination Plant to full operational capacity, as part of efforts to tackle the city’s worsening water crisis. Officials made the decision during a meeting on Gwadar’s water and power situation chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, […]
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QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court on Wednesday issued show-cause notices to the provincial government over frequent power outages caused by the Quetta Electricity Supply Company (QESCO). A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Rozi Khan Breach and Justice Sardar Ahmed Halimi directed the notices to the Chief Secretary and the Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary while hearing
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has concluded its visit to Pakistan, announcing “remarkable progress” towards a staff-level agreement. The talks were focused on completing the reviews of Pakistan’s economic program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. The delegation, led by Nathan Porter, held discussions in Islamabad and Karachi from September 24 to October
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GWADAR: In a concerted effort to tackle the severe water crisis in Gwadar, a high-level meeting was convened on the instructions of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti. The session brought together key government officials, elected representatives, and community leaders to formulate an immediate and long-term strategy . The meeting was chaired by Noor-ul-Haq Baloch,
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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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