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Schedule announced for By-Elections on reserved seats in Balochistan local councils

Schedule announced for By-Elections on reserved seats in local councils

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Quetta: The Election Commission of Balochistan has officially released the schedule for by-elections on reserved seats in local councils across the province. According to the schedule, nomination papers from candidates will be accepted until June 27, 2025, and the preliminary list of candidates will be published on June 28, 2025. While the by-election process will […]

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Dr. Malik condemns police action ; CM defends it

Dr. Malik condemns police action ; CM defends it

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QUETTA:  Former Balochistan Chief Minister and National Party leader Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch strongly condemned the use of batons and tear gas against protesting government employees. Speaking in the Balochistan Assembly, he stated that employees are the backbone of institutions, and subjecting them to such brutality during peaceful protests sets a grim precedent. He emphasized

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ANF seized a major drugs haul in Balochistan and other areas

ANF seized a major drugs haul in Balochistan and other areas

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Quetta: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted a series of operations in Balochistan and other parts of the country, seizing a large quantity of narcotics and arresting eight suspects, including women. These operations were carried out in Quetta, Panjgur, and several other cities. According to officials, 2,292.41 kilograms of drugs were recovered during seven separate raids.

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Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman’s missing son safely returns home

Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman’s missing son safely returns home

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GWADAR: The missing son of Balochistan Assembly member Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman has returned home safely in Gwadar. His family confirmed the news to the police. Abdul Basit went missing yesterday from the Saudabad area of Malir, Karachi. He has now reunited with his family. Police registered a missing person case at the Saudabad Police Station on

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Gadani ship-breaking yard to get Rs12b for green modernisation

Gadani ship-breaking yard to get Rs12b for green modernisation

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday approved funds to modernise the country’s solitary ship-breaking yard located at Gadani, Balochistan. As per details, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, chaired a meeting on the Gadani ship-breaking yard project. He approved a Rs12 billion investment to modernize the yard. The existing facility will be upgraded

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Balochistan imposes section 144 in eight districts for peaceful observance of Muharram

Balochistan imposes section 144 in eight districts for peaceful observance of Muharram

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QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 in eight districts, including provincial capital Quetta, ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram 2025. According to a notification issued by the Balochistan Home Department (Judicial Section-II), the restrictions will remain in effect from the 1st to the 10th of Muharram. The affected districts include Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Sohbatpur, Jhal Magsi, Usta

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World Bank approves $194m for education and water security in Balochistan

World Bank approves $194m for education and water security in Balochistan

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WASHINGTON: The World Bank has approved $194 million for two major projects in Balochistan. The funding will improve education and strengthen water security in the province. The first project, GRADES-Balochistan, will receive $100 million. It focuses on reducing learning poverty and improving early education. The project aims to benefit 250,000 students. It will boost enrollment

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Balochistan Grand Alliance to stage sit‑ins on main roads today

Balochistan Grand Alliance to stage sit‑ins on main roads today

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QUETTA: Balochistan Grand Alliance announced that they will hold sit-ins on the main roads of the Balochistan on Wednesday against the illegal arrests of Balochistan Grand Alliance leaders, and the breach of promise and fraud of the provincial government. Leaders of Balochistan Grand Alliance fully supporting the boycott of offices and classes, the committee appealed

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