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Balochistan committee reviews Rs 500 million climate fund, afforestation drive

QUETTA: The Standing Committee on Climate Change, Environment, and Forests & Wildlife of the Balochistan Assembly convened a meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Prince Ahmed Umar Ahmedzai, to assess the progress of provincial environmental initiatives and departmental performance. During the session, government officials presented a comprehensive overview of their recent achievements. Key highlights included a […]

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14th Pakistan-China JCC meeting: Launching CPEC Phase II

Balochistan Investment Board, Chinese Consulate chart course for enhanced partnership

KARACHI: In a significant move to bolster economic cooperation, Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Investment Board (BIB), Bilal Khan Kakar, held a high-level meeting with the Consul General of China, Mr. Yang Yundong, at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi on Wednesday. The meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the province of Balochistan and

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Balochistan to launch 12-day Measles, Rubella vaccination drive

Dera Bugti launches measles and rubella vaccination drive

DERA BUGTI: A significant public health initiative is set to begin in Dera Bugti, as the District Health Department officially launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign against the highly contagious diseases of rubella and measles. The campaign is scheduled to run from November 17 to November 29, 2025, with the goal of safeguarding the district’s children.

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Apex committee orders stern action against crime, bans hate literature

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has declared a comprehensive campaign to eradicate poppy cultivation in the province, vowing to “completely eradicate the menace.” The announcement was made during a high-level meeting that began with prayers for the martyrs of the security forces. Chairing the session, the Chief Minister outlined a multi-faceted approach for

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Pakistan, Bangladesh pledge stronger Naval cooperation after admiral’s visit

CHITTAGONG: The official visit of Pakistan’s Naval Chief, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, to Bangladesh has concluded, marking a significant step in bolstering defense relations between the two countries. During the visit, Admiral Ashraf held high-level meetings with Bangladesh’s top military leadership. He met with Army Chief General Vikram Zaman, Naval Chief Admiral M. Nazmul Hassan, and Air

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Pakistan Customs has intercepted a major smuggling operation, seizing a large cache of illegal goods from a passenger bus arriving from Balochistan

Bus passengers looted by armed robbers on Khuzdar Highway

KHUXDAR: In a brazen late-night attack, a large gang of armed bandits robbed hundreds of passengers on the National Highway near Khuzdar, raising serious questions about security in the region. The incident occurred near the Zawa check-post on the vital Karachi-Quetta route. Eyewitnesses reported that the robbers blocked the highway by parking a truck in

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Balochistan Assembly approves Prince Fahad Hospital bill

Balochistan PAC summons Levies chief over financial lapses

QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed strong displeasure with the Levies Force for its failure to provide financial records and comply with audit procedures, demanding full transparency for funds received since 2022. During a meeting chaired by Asghar Ali Tareen, the committee discovered several major financial irregularities. A significant violation involved

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IGFC North mingles with Quetta citizens, vows to address public grievances

QUETTA: In a significant public outreach initiative, Inspector General Frontier Corps (IGFC) Balochistan North, Major General Muhammad Atif Mujtaba, conducted a detailed visit to various commercial and public centers in Quetta on Friday.   The senior military officer toured key city areas including Mission Road, Kandahari Bazaar, Liaquat Bazaar, and Zarghun Road, moving through the

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New BAP Provincial President Inaugurated, Party Pledges Unified Service

BAP vows “historic victory” in Quetta local government elections

QUETTA: The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has officially announced its full participation in the upcoming Quetta local government elections, scheduled for December. The announcement was made by the party’s central spokesperson and former interior minister, Mir Ziaullah Langove. He stated that BAP believes in the principle of devolving power to the grassroots level and is

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