Islamabad: A significant breakthrough has emerged in the Reko Diq project as the US EXIM Bank has officially approved financing worth $1.25 billion. This decision is being viewed as a vital step toward accelerating the project, boosting foreign investment, and energizing economic activity across Balochistan. According to Natalie Baker, the approved financing will play a […]
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QUETTA: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s request to delay local government (LG) elections in Quetta. In a written order, the ECP said the elections will go ahead as scheduled on December 28, 2025. It directed the Balochistan government to fully cooperate with the commission and other authorities
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday granted a ten-day transit bail to TikTokers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak, widely known as Nani Wala. The two social media influencers arrived in Pakistan late Tuesday after being deported from the United Kingdom. They had returned to surrender to authorities in several ongoing legal cases. Both men
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QUETTA: Authorities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have launched an investigation after a tribal jirga in Musakhel district forced eight men to walk on burning coals as part of a traditional “trial by fire” to determine their innocence in a theft case. A video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting swift intervention from
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ISLAMABAD: Hengor Day stands as a shining symbol of the submarine Hangor’s unmatched courage and Pakistan’s indomitable maritime defense, said Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. On December 9, 1971, the submarine Hangor sank the Indian naval ship INS Khukri and severely damaged INS Kirpan, shattering the
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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in the federal capital, the military said on Tuesday. The Inter Services PSPR said both sides discussed regional security, bilateral defence cooperation and other matters of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia held a high-level ceremony to boost bilateral relations, attended by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During the event, the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health sector cooperation. In addition, seven agreements and MoUs covering multiple sectors were exchanged. Leaders discussed collaboration in
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QUETTA: Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan (South) seized narcotics worth an estimated Rs4.9 billion during an intelligence-based operation in the Surak area of Panjgur, officials said on Tuesday. According to FC Balochistan (South), the operation led to the recovery of 570 kilograms of opium and 491 kilograms of cocaine powder. Security forces also arrested two suspects
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ISLAMABAD: The Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has released the National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025, indicating an important improvement in public perception regarding corruption and governance in the country. In this regard, as per the survey, 66 percent of Pakistanis reported that they did not have to pay any bribe for government-related work during the
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QUETTA: The Balochistan Home Department has imposed Section 144 in Quetta and issued a formal notification enforcing strict public-order restrictions. The notification bans the display and use of weapons across the district. It also prohibits pillion riding on motorcycles, except for women and children. Authorities have barred the use of tinted glasses on vehicles and
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