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Authorities announce comprehensive plan to combat child abuse in Balochistan

QUETTA: Government officials and child protection experts have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding children in Balochistan during a consultative workshop. The event, organized by the Social Welfare Department and UNICEF, focused on the full implementation of the Balochistan Child Protection Act of 2016. Director General of Social Welfare, Abdul Nasir Dotani, chaired the meeting, which […]

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Crisis to control: Gwadar sees positive change in water situation

Gwadar’s water crisis met with coordinated relief from multiple agencies

GWADAR: A major multi-agency effort is underway to tackle the severe water crisis in Gwadar and its surrounding regions. On the instructions of the Balochistan government, various institutions have supplied millions of gallons of water through pipelines, desalination plants, and a large fleet of water tankers.   Substantial water supplies were delivered from key dams.

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 Sindh, KP dealers warn of strikes against fuel price deregulation

Petrol prices increased by Rs2.43, diesel by Rs3.02 per litre

ISLAMABAD: The government has announced new petroleum prices for the next fortnight, implementing a mixed adjustment that sees key fuels like petrol and diesel become more expensive. According to a notification from the Ministry of Finance, the new prices are effective from midnight tonight. The price of petrol has been increased by Rs 2.43 per

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DC Quetta urges oil companies to ensure smooth fuel supply

DC Quetta administers oath to AROs, stresses fair local body elections

QUETTA: Deputy Commissioner Mehrullah Badini, acting as the District Returning Officer (DRO), has administered the official oath to all Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) for the upcoming 2025 local body elections.   The oath-taking was followed by a meeting to review election preparations. DC Badini instructed the officers to ensure complete transparency and maintain strict discipline

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Duki Officials Ordered to Act Against Illegal Poppy and Unregistered Afghans

Tribal elders vow to ban illegal crops in Duki through written agreement

DUKI: In a significant move to eradicate drug cultivation, tribal elders and major landowners in Duki district have signed a formal agreement with the district administration, pledging to ban poppy and hemp farming across the region.   The pact was finalized during a key meeting with Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Naeem Khan. The agreement legally binds

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Balochistan launches complaint cell 1129 to improve healthcare services

PAC slams Balochistan health dept over millions in irregularities

QUETTA: Balochistan Public Accountability Committee PAC has uncovered a major financial scandal  involving the purchase of oxygen cylinders during the Corona pandemic. An audit revealed that  cylinders were bought for Rs40,000 each, despite a contracted rate of only Rs537 per cylinder. This single irregularity caused a loss of 1.342 million rupees to the national exchequer.

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FC Balochistan distributes laptops among graduates of Nushki E-Commerce

NUSHKI: The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan (North) has celebrated the graduation of the first group of students from its special E-Commerce Training Program. A ceremony was held at the FC Public School in Nushki, with the Inspector General of FC Balochistan (North), Major General Muhammad Atif Mujtaba, presiding as the chief guest. The six-month program,

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35 thousand Afghan nationals repatriate from Balochistan

Illegal Afghan settlements demolished in Loralai, over 18,000 repatriated

LORALAI: The district administration has carried out a stringent anti-encroachment drive, demolishing illegally established settlements in the Katoi, Ghazgi, and Shah Kareez camps. Deputy Commissioner Miran Baloch confirmed the operation, which was supervised by Assistant Commissioner Nadeem Akram and SDPO Karim Mandokhel. As part of the ongoing efforts, authorities have now repatriated a total of

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Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed in a strike in Kabul on Thursday night, multiple sources confirmed

Pakistan vindicated: Istanbul talks reveal Afghan Taliban’s sway over TTP

PESHAWAR:The Pakistani Taliban, known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has ordered all its militant fighters to immediately leave Pakistan and return to Afghanistan. According to reports, the TTP’s central leader, Mufti Noor Wali, issued the command from Afghanistan. The instructions are being sent through a clear chain of command, from top leaders to regional commanders,

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