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Balochistan to get Rs. 673 billion under NFC Award in fiscal year 2025–26

Balochistan to get Rs. 673 billion under NFC Award in fiscal year 2025–26

QUETTA: Balochistan will receive Rs. 673 billion under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award in the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26. According to reports, the federal government will transfer an additional Rs. 6 billion to the province by the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 2026. This is significantly lower than the additional Rs. 38 […]

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Mobile and WhatsApp service disruptions cause inconvenience in Quetta

Mobile and WhatsApp service disruptions cause inconvenience

QUETTA: Residents of Quetta are facing significant difficulties due to weak mobile signals and sluggish WhatsApp service. In key areas like the Eastern Bypass and its surroundings, users report extremely poor service from major networks including Jazz, Ufone, and Zong. WhatsApp functionality on Ufone and Zong is also noticeably slow, making communication difficult for many.

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Rs 1 billion allocated for Gwadar Safe City Project

Rs 1 billion allocated for Gwadar Safe City Project

GWADAR: Gwadar has received a significant financial boost, with Rs 1 billion allocated for the ambitious “Safe City Project.” This major step by the government aims to enhance security, strengthen surveillance systems, and ensure public safety in the strategically vital coastal city. The initiative also supports urban development, signaling a move toward modern infrastructure and

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Government aims to launch Quetta-Kachlak shuttle service

Government aims to launch Quetta-Kuchlak shuttle service

QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, met with Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, to discuss improvements in railway services within the province. During the meeting, special attention was given to launching a shuttle train service between Saryab Station in Quetta and Kuchlak. The proposed 32-kilometer stretch of railway track is being

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Mines and minerals bill ensures the welfare of commons: Tania

Mines and minerals bill ensures the welfare of commons: Tania

QUETTA: Renowned analyst Tania Bazai, speaking on the Burraq Digital podcast, strongly condemned what she called “Fitna Al-Hindustan” — elements spreading fear and misinformation through fake news on social media. She stated that during Eid, these groups issued false threats, yet peace prevailed across Balochistan, proving their claims to be baseless. She pointed out repeated

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Youth to be empowered through skills, sports , education: Meena Baloch

Youth to be empowered through skills, sports ,education: Meena Baloch

QUETTA: Advisor to the Chief Minister of Balochistan on Sports and Youth Affairs, Meena Baloch, highlighted the government’s youth-friendly initiatives while giving a detailed briefing on the Balochistan Youth Policy and the province’s socio-economic development programs for young people. She emphasized that youth are the most valuable asset of any nation, and their education, training,

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Balochistan directed to plan ahead to prevent flooding

Balochistan directed to plan ahead to prevent flooding

QUETTA: A meeting of the Disaster Management Commission was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of Balochistan. According to a private TV channel report, provincial authorities gave a detailed briefing to the Chief Minister regarding the Monsoon Contingency Plan. The meeting reviewed pre-monsoon precautionary measures. The Chief Minister directed the Provincial Disaster Management

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High Rising: Heatwave Continues in Balochistan

Temperature rising : Heatwave continues in Balochistan

QUETTA: Balochistan continues to experience an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 48°C in some areas. According to the Meteorological Department, extremely hot and dry weather is expected to persist across various districts of the province. Heat intensity is likely to increase in most lowland regions, prompting authorities to advise residents to take precautionary

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