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Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to enhance defence cooperation

Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to enhance defence cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics and avenues for enhancing bilateral defence and military cooperation were discussed. Both sides […]

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NEPRA Annnounces the increase of electicity unit price

NEPRA annnounces the increase of electicity unit price

QUETTA: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased electricity prices across Pakistan by Rs 1.79 per unit, effective from January 1. The decision has been forwarded to the federal government and will be implemented after official approval. Currently, the average base electricity tariff in the country stands at Rs 31.59 per unit. At

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Pakistan Agrees to Continue Trilateral Mechanism with Afghanistan: FO

Pakistan Agrees to Continue Trilateral Mechanism with Afghanistan: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its position on Jammu and Kashmir, regional peace, and diplomatic engagement as the Foreign Office briefed the media in the capital. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan observed Jammu and Kashmir Right to Self-Determination Day in line with UN Security Council resolutions. He said thousands of political leaders

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Result Tampering Balochistan Board Probes HSSC 2024 Results

Result Tampering Balochistan Board Probes HSSC 2024 Results

QUETTA: Alleged manipulation in the HSSC 2024 results of the Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has been revealed. A high-level committee has been formed to review the results of 34 students accused of receiving inflated marks. The committee was constituted in compliance with orders of the Balochistan High Court. Notifications for the committee

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Severe Weather Grounds 700 Flights at Schiphol Airport

Severe Weather Grounds 700 Flights at Schiphol Airport

AMSTERDAM: Severe snowfall and strong winds have hit Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, one of Europe’s busiest hubs, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Air traffic has been severely disrupted. Thousands of passengers have been left stranded. Authorities have warned that more cancellations could follow through the day. At least 700 flights were cancelled on Wednesday

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Ziarat Hits Minus 9 Degrees as Cold Wave Intensifies in Balochistan

Ziarat Hits Minus 9 Degrees as Cold Wave Intensifies in Balochistan

QUETTA: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast cold and dry weather across most districts of Balochistan. Northern districts are expected to remain extremely cold, with minimum temperatures in several areas falling below freezing. In Quetta, the temperature dropped to minus 4 degrees Celsius. Kalat recorded minus 7, Ziarat minus 9, and Zhob minus 2. In

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Balochistan Formally Merges Levies Force into Police QUETTA: The Balochistan government has officially and legally merged the Levies into the Police, ending a long-standing parallel law enforcement system in the province. The division between A and B areas has also been abolished. The announcement was made by Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in a post on social media platform X. It was stated that a long-standing administrative ambiguity regarding uniform law enforcement in Balochistan has now officially been resolved. It was said that the decision will clarify state responsibility and further strengthen public security across the province. Earlier, a notification was issued by Chaman Deputy Commissioner Habib Ahmed Bangulzai. All Levies personnel were directed to immediately report to the Superintendent of Police, Chaman. Levies stations, checkposts, and pickets in the district were ordered to be handed over to the police. Levies in-charges were instructed to transfer all responsibilities to the police without delay. The transfer of authority from Levies to police in Chaman was ordered to be completed immediately. Implementation of the Home Department’s notification has begun in Chaman. The district’s security system has been placed under police control. The handover process is being carried out through documented procedures. Under the provincial government’s decision, the Sibi and Loralai divisions have been declared fully A areas. A notification was issued by Additional Chief Secretary Home Hamza Shafqaat. Police jurisdiction has been enforced in both divisions. The Levies Force in Sibi and Loralai has been merged into the Balochistan Police. Provincial and former federal Levies personnel will be absorbed into the police with their existing ranks and benefits. Levies personnel assigned to the CPEC Wing have also been directed to merge into the police force. The Police Act 2011 will be enforced in the merged areas. Levies budgets, weapons, police stations, checkposts, and records have been ordered to be transferred to the police. All Levies infrastructure in Sibi and Loralai is to be handed over immediately. Complete responsibility for law and order in the merged districts has been assigned to the police. District police chiefs will be authorized to provide personnel for law enforcement duties. The transition process in Sibi and Loralai has been ordered to be completed within 30 days. Commissioners of both divisions have been directed to oversee and complete the transition

Chaman launches major crime crackdown, tightens security

CHAMAN: A crucial meeting of the District Coordination Committee (DCC), chaired by Deputy Commissioner Habib Ahmed Bangulzai, was held here on Thursday, bringing together top civil and military officials to strategize on law and order, border security, and narcotics control in the sensitive border district. The high-level huddle saw participation from a wide array of

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Kakar orders swift probe into newborn switching incident in Quetta

QUETTA: Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar has taken strict notice of a serious incident involving the alleged switching of a newborn baby at a private health center in Quetta, ordering an immediate and comprehensive investigation. The minister has directed the Healthcare Commission to conduct a full-fledged inquiry into the matter from every aspect. He

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