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17 of 20 most vulnerable districts in Balochistan: Report

17 of 20 Most Vulnerable Districts in Balochistan: Report

QUETTA: A new government report has warned of a deep development divide across Pakistan, showing that most of the country’s highly vulnerable districts are in Balochistan. The report, released by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadaq Malik, uses the District Vulnerability Index for Pakistan (DVIP) to measure disparities in human development. […]

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Mobile Data Services in Quetta Extended For Two More Days Due to Security Concerns

QUETTA: Mobile data services in Quetta will remain suspended for an additional two days as authorities cite ongoing security concerns and the city’s fragile law and order situation. The decision follows a notification issued by the Balochistan Home Department extending the suspension first imposed earlier this month. The measure is part of a series of

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Pak’s current account deficit widens 255pc on rising imports

Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Widens 255pc on Rising Imports

KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) widened sharply in the first four months of FY26, rising more than 255 per cent year-on-year as import growth outpaced exports, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The country recorded a CAD of $733 million between July and October, compared with $206m in the

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Pakistan backs Trump’s Gaza Plan in UN Security Council vote

Pakistan backs Trump’s Gaza Plan in UN Security Council vote

NEW YORK: Pakistan has taken an important diplomatic position at the United Nations, drawing global attention. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, has endorsed United States President Donald Trump’s proposed plan for Gaza, describing it as a “rare and urgent window for peace.” He announced Pakistan’s strong support for the 20-point initiative, which

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Commissioner Sibi launches measles, rubella and polio immunization drive

Commissioner Sibi launches measles, rubella and polio immunization drive

SIBI: The Commissioner Sibi Division Asadullah Faiz formally inaugurated a joint immunization campaign against measles, rubella and polio, in order to strengthen child health and preventing the spread of infectious diseases across the region. In this regard, the launch ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Sibi, Major (R) Ilyas Kabzai, officials from the Health Department,

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Commissioner conducts interviews for vacant medical posts across Sibi

Commissioner conducts interviews for vacant medical posts across Sibi

SIBI: The Commissioner Sibi Division Asadullah Faiz conducted interviews for vacant positions of doctors in teaching hospitals, district headquarters hospitals and rural health centers (RHCs) across the division. The recruitment exercise aimed to assess candidates for various medical posts that have remained unfilled in recent months, affecting the delivery of healthcare services in several districts.

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Hamas reject UN draft on Gaza control ahead of Security Council vote

NEW YORK: Hamas and several other factions have rejected a United Nations Security Council draft resolution tied to the United States President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan, hours before the Council is expected to vote on the measure. In this regard, as per the report of Al Jazeera, the Security Council is scheduled to vote

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ECP announces local bodies election for Islamabad

ECP announces local bodies election for Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced that local government elections will be held in the federal capital, ending months of uncertainty over delays in the polling process. The ECP issued its reserved verdict on petitions regarding the postponement of municipal elections in Islamabad. The Commission declared the recent amendments made to the Islamabad

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Sanaullah signals possible 28th Amendment amid calls for broader political consensus

Sanaullah signals possible 28th Amendment amid calls for broader political consensus

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said that the government may introduce a 28th Constitutional Amendment focused on “public issues” if political parties agree on its scope and direction. In this regard, Sanaullah explained that the potential amendment would address matters related to local governance, population management, the National Finance

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PkNAP condemns repeated internet shutdowns in Balochistan

PkNAP Condemns Repeated Internet Shutdowns in Balochistan

QUETTA: The provincial leadership of the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PkNAP) has strongly criticized repeated internet shutdowns in Balochistan. In a joint statement, provincial president Nasrullah Khan Zary and provincial secretary Faqir Khushal Kasi called the shutdowns “extremely concerning, irresponsible, and anti-people.” They said the disruptions have severely affected education, business, and social life across

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