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Balochistan to Fund Oxford, Harvard Education for Journalists' Orphans

Balochistan to fund Oxford, Harvard education for Journalists’ orphans

QUETTA: In a significant move for the journalist community, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti laid the foundation stone for a Media Housing Scheme in Quetta, announcing a major welfare initiative for low-income and martyred journalists. During an emotionally charged ceremony, the Chief Minister announced that free flats would be provided to the families of […]

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A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 rattled several cities across Balochistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents into the streets but resulting in no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage.

Earthquake shakes Balochistan, no casualties reported

QUETTA: A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 rattled several cities across Balochistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents into the streets but resulting in no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage. According to the Seismic Monitoring Centre, the tremor struck at a depth of 20 kilometres. The epicentre was pinpointed 23 kilometres south-west

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Pak Navy, got Dispatch Emergency Aid to Sri Lanka

Pak Navy, got Dispatch Emergency Aid to Sri Lanka after devastating Cyclone

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has launched emergency relief operations in Sri Lanka following the destruction caused by Cyclone Datwah and subsequent heavy rains. Pakistan Navy ship PNS Saif was docked at Colombo Port to participate in the International Fleet Review 2025 when the powerful cyclone struck, triggering severe flooding and widespread damage across several regions

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Mohammad Waseem retains WBA Gold Bantamweight Title at International Championship in Lahore

Mohammad Waseem retains WBA Gold Bantamweight Title at International Championship in Lahore

LAHORE: Pakistani boxer Mohammad Waseem successfully defended his WBA Gold Bantamweight title after defeating a Thai opponent in a highly competitive bout at the International Boxing Championship held in Lahore. In this regard, Waseem delivered an impressive performance across all twelve rounds, maintaining control of the fight and showcasing his skill, stamina and strategic precision. 

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Balochistan Chief Secretary calls for stronger service delivery

Balochistan Chief Secretary Calls For Stronger Service Delivery, Improved Monitoring

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan chaired an important meeting of the Secretaries Committee, reviewing the performance of provincial departments, progress on development projects, and measures to improve the delivery of basic public services.  The meeting, held in Quetta, focused on strengthening governance mechanisms and ensuring that essential facilities reach citizens in an efficient

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School Education Department, IDSP sign MoU to strengthen public schools in Balochistan

School Education Department, IDSP Sign MoU to Strengthen Public Schools in Balochistan

QUETTA: The School Education Department, Government of Balochistan, and the Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP), University of Community Development, FKI, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week to formally launch the “Adopt a School” initiative aimed at improving the condition and performance of government schools across the province. In this regard, the

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FM Dar Highlights Visa Challenges For Pakistanis Traveling to Gulf States

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has acknowledged growing visa challenges faced by Pakistanis seeking to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf countries, attributing the restrictions partly to concerns raised by host governments over crime and trafficking networks involving some Pakistani nationals. Dar said the government was actively engaging with Gulf

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Pakistan signals readiness for Gaza Peace Mission, rejects role in disarming Hamas

Pakistan Signals Readiness For Gaza Peace Mission, Rejects Role in Disarming Hamas

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan was prepared to contribute troops to the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza, and firmly distancing itself from any role in disarming the Palestinian group Hamas. Dar focused on that Pakistan’s participation would be limited strictly to peacekeeping duties.  “We are not

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Supreme Court reaffirms state’s duty to prevent custodial violence

Supreme Court Reaffirms State’s Duty to Prevent Custodial Violence

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has confirmed that the state bears a constitutional responsibility to protect the right to life and prevent custodial torture and deaths, as it dismissed appeals filed by two former Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials accused in a high-profile custodial killing case. Furthermore, the case concerns the 2020 death of Zaryab Khan,

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Interior Minister orders zero tolerance for agent mafias, assures smooth travel for documented passengers

Interior Minister Orders Zero Tolerance For Agent Mafias, Assures Smooth Travel For Documented Passengers

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed authorities at Islamabad International Airport to ensure that no passenger carrying “genuine and complete documents” is prevented from travelling abroad, as concerns continue to grow over reports of passengers being offloaded despite holding valid travel papers. Furthermore, the minister issued the directive during a visit to the airport,

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