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Sanjawi holds shutter-down strike over province-wide protest call

Sanjawi holds shutter-down strike over province-wide protest call

SANJAWI: A wheel-jam and shutter-down strike brought the town of Sanjawi in Balochistan to a standstill on Monday, as political groups and traders joined a province-wide protest demanding political change. The strike followed a call by Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan Chairman Muhammad Khan Achakzai. Workers from the All Parties Alliance (APA) blocked major routes, including the Sanjawi-Quetta, Sanjawi-Harnai, […]

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The State’s legal response to the train hijacking

Authorities halt Jaffar Express in Sibi over security concerns

QUETTA: Railway authorities halted the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express in Sibi on Saturday due to security concerns. Officials confirmed that they stopped the train to ensure passenger safety. Authorities also cancelled today’s Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express, citing the same security reasons. Meanwhile, officials suspended mobile phone and internet services across Balochistan. They said the suspension would remain

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Govt open to dialogue with Balochistan political leadership on key issues: Talal

Govt open to dialogue with Balochistan political leadership on key issues: Talal

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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In a recent podcast, defense analyst Abdullah Khan strongly criticized political leaders, specifically naming Mahmood Khan Achakzai, for blaming state institutions following a recent attack for which the enemy had already claimed responsibility.

Quetta Blast: Province-wide strike announced for Sept 8

QUETTA: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) and Balochistan National Party (BNP), along with other political groups, on Thursday announced a province-wide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on September 8 in protest against the recent suicide blast outside a stadium in Quetta. The blast had left at least 15 people dead and 35 others injured, which occurred

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Quetta suicide blast toll rises to 14, Police probe Akhtar Mengal’s alleged role

Quetta suicide blast toll rises to 14, Police probe Akhtar Mengal’s alleged role

QUETTA: The death toll from a suicide bombing in Quetta has risen to 14, officials confirmed on Wednesday, as investigators probe alleged claims that the attack may have been linked to a political dispute involving Akhtar Mengal. The blast ripped through a parking area near Shahwani Stadium in the city’s Saryab neighborhood late Tuesday, shortly

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Security forces kill, capture 100 BLA, BLF terrorists Khuzdar operation

Security forces kill, capture 100 BLA, BLF terrorists Khuzdar operation

KHUZDAR: Security forces have killed or captured more than 100 terrorists of the Indian proxies- the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF)- in an intelligence-based operation launched on August 11 in Khuzdar district. The operation targeted militant hideouts in the Zehri area and has dismantled the BLA’s “District Jhalawan Battle Group,” according

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In a significant move to strengthen bilateral ties, China will provide 3,000 training and study opportunities to Pakistani citizens over the next five years. This initiative is a key part of the China-Pakistan Action Plan (2025–2029), which was finalized during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent official visit to Beijing.

PM Shehbaz, President Xi pledge stronger Pakistan-China strategic ties

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepening strategic ties with China. The Pakistani delegation included Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Atta Tarar. Sharif praised China’s achievements under Xi,

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