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Reko Diq Project enters new era of partnership with SIFC support

Reko Diq Project enters new era of partnership with SIFC support

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s multibillion-dollar Reko Diq copper and gold project has entered a new phase of partnership after the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) removed key financing and investment hurdles. State-owned Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Government Holdings Private Limited will back the project with joint corporate guarantees. OGDCL […]

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A major counter-terrorism operation was announced in the Pishin district. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully neutralized five operatives of the militant group 'Fitna-ul-Kharij'. The individuals were identified as being involved in several major attacks, including an assault on a Frontier Corps (FC) truck on the Chaman Road, the murder of a Levies officer in Pishin, and various other attacks on police personnel.

Babar Yousafzai dismisses missing persons claims as political stunt of BYC

QUETTA : The Balochistan government has made a strong statement claiming that the widely reported issue of missing persons in the province does not exist. Former spokesperson  to CM Babar Yousafzai stated that there is “no missing persons issue in Balochistan.” Instead, he characterized the matter as a narrative constructed for political purposes. Yousafzai specifically

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Water level at Hub dam rises to 338 feet after heavy rain

Water level at Hub dam rises to 338 feet after heavy rain

Quetta: Following days of heavy rainfall, the water level at Hub Dam has surged to 338 feet, leaving only one foot of capacity remaining, according to a statement issued by the Irrigation Department. The department warned that the spillway could begin releasing water at any time as inflow continues. Authorities have instructed residents living along

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Global magazine highlights need for unity to defeat terrorism

Global magazine highlights need for unity against terrorism

ISLAMABAD: An international publication has emphasized that lasting success against terrorism in Pakistan requires unwavering national unity, warning that political divisions are undermining counterterrorism efforts. According to The Diplomat, victory against terrorism depends on a united national strategy that rises above political differences. The magazine identified the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s divergence from federal policy

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Senate Committee reviews reopening of Badini Border

Senate committee reviews reopening of Badini border

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Senator Anusha Rahman, discussed the delayed reopening of the Badini border route. Senator Rahman noted that the Ministry of Commerce had earlier promised to reopen the Badini crossing within a month. During the briefing, the Commerce Secretary informed the committee that the Badini

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Court extends remand of Mahrang Baloch, others

Court extends remand of Mahrang Baloch, others

QUETTA: An anti-terrorism court in Quetta on Thursday extended the remand of several leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Council (BYC). According to details, police produced the detained leaders—including BYC chief Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Bebo Baloch, Gulzadi, Mama Ghafar Baloch, Sibghatullah Shah Ji, and Beberg Baloch—before the court. The prosecution sought additional time for interrogation, which

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CTD kills four Fitna al Hindustan militants in Pishin operation

CTD kills four Fitna al Hindustan militants in Pishin operation

QUETTA: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed four militants of the Fitna al Hindustan in Pishin during an intelligence-based operation, officials said on Thursday. A CTD spokesperson said militants opened fire on security personnel, prompting forces to return fire and kill all four attackers in the exchange. Officials recovered two machine guns, two 9mm pistols,

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Security forces kill 19 India-backed Khawarij in KP operations

Security forces kill 19 India-backed Khawarij in KP operations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army said on Wednesday that it killed 19 India-backed militants during a series of intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 9 and 10. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces launched an operation in the general area of Guluno, Mohmand district, where intense exchanges of fire broke

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Speaking in the Balochistan Assembly, CM Bugti stated that his government, with the complete support of federal authorities, will not allow a single inch of land to be used for growing the illegal crop. He issued a stern warning to everyone involved, from local landowners to Afghan nationals providing land for cultivation.

“We are coming after you”: Balochistan CM’s direct warning to poppy cultivators

QUETTA: In a strong and direct address, Balochistan Chief Minister CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti has declared a full-scale war against poppy cultivation in the province. Speaking in the Balochistan Assembly, CM Bugti stated that his government, with the complete support of federal authorities, will not allow a single inch of land to be used for

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During the meeting, they held detailed talks on key issues including food security, agricultural development, and strengthening the rural economy in Balochistan. Chief Minister Bugti praised IFAD for its valuable cooperation in fighting poverty and promoting sustainable growth in the province's rural areas. He highlighted that climate change is severely impacting Balochistan's agricultural sector and stressed that promoting climate-friendly farming practices is now essential.

Skilling women and youth key to strengthening Balochistan’s economy: CM Bugti

QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, met with Ms. Fernanda Thomaz, the Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), on Wednesday to discuss partnerships for provincial development. During the meeting, they held detailed talks on key issues including food security, agricultural development, and strengthening the rural economy in Balochistan. Chief

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