QUETTA: Tuberculosis (TB) cases are rising in Balochistan, with prisons emerging as major hotspots. Officials reported 16,000 to 18,000 cases across the province this year. Dr. Sher Afghan Raisani, Provincial Manager of the TB Control Programme, disclosed the figures at a press conference on Tuesday. He was joined by Quetta District Jail Superintendent SSP Hamidullah […]
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ISLAMABAD: Fresh satellite images have revealed a new Indian ballistic missile storage site under construction in Andhra Pradesh, raising fresh concerns over New Delhi’s expanding strategic arsenal. Satellite imagery has identified what analysts say is a new Indian ballistic missile storage site under construction in Jangalapalle, Andhra Pradesh. The imagery shows tunnel entrances leading to
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to extend their cross-border electricity supply pact for Balochistan. Pakistan’s energy ministry announced the decision on Tuesday. The tariff will stay between 7.7 and 11.45 cents per kilowatt-hour. The pact dates to 2002. It supports energy security in southwestern Pakistan, where the national grid remains weak. Industry and households
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QUETTA: Corps Commander Balochistan Lieutenant General Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan held a special session with students and faculty of the University of Balochistan, focusing on the province’s development, security, and the positive role of youth. During the meeting, students raised questions on various topics. The Corps Commander provided detailed and thoughtful answers, urging young people
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QUETTA: A brutal cold wave gripping Quetta has triggered a catastrophic gas shortage, bringing daily life to a standstill for residents across the capital of Balochistan. As temperatures plummet over recent days, natural gas pressure has dropped to near-zero levels in multiple neighborhoods during crucial morning and evening hours. The crisis has left households unable
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a ceremony in Islamabad marking Qatar’s National Day, celebrated the enduring and deepening partnership between Pakistan and the Gulf state. He underscored the “long-standing brotherly relations” between the two nations, expressing happiness at Qatar’s significant development under the leadership of its Emir. In his speech, the Prime Minister emphasized
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KARACHI : In a significant move to deepen economic integration, the Dubai International Chamber of Commerce has officially established a representative office in Karachi. The opening marks a strategic effort to strengthen trade and investment flows between Pakistan and Dubai, leveraging Karachi’s status as Pakistan’s commercial heart. This expansion is a key part of the
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ISLAMABAD : In a significant move, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has strongly demanded a reduction in taxes on smartphones, arguing they are now an essential utility, not a luxury. The committee, chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar, met to discuss tax dispute resolution methods. Chairman Qamar criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
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GWADAR: In a significant move to address long-standing civic issues, Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Noor-ul-Haq Baloch met with Member of Provincial Assembly Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman Baloch and local councilors on Tuesday. The meeting focused on pressing public concerns, with several key decisions announced. A primary agenda item was the chronic drainage problem in the Mulla Band
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QUETTA: In a major blow to fuel smuggling networks, the Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) have intercepted and seized a staggering 1,764,615 litres of illegal Iranian diesel in a series of targeted operations across Balochistan over the past month. The total value of the confiscated diesel and the vehicles used in its transportation is estimated at
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