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Balochistan’s schools see nearly 60% dropout rate

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QUETTA: Balochistan’s education system is facing a severe crisis, with nearly three million children out of school and almost 59 percent dropping out before completing primary education. The crisis reflects deep socio-economic inequality and chronic institutional neglect. Poverty remains the main driver, forcing children to leave school for work. In remote rural areas, long distances […]

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Pakistan invites French investment in Balochistan’s mineral sector

Pakistan invites French investment in Balochistan’s mineral sector

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited French firms to invest in Balochistan’s mineral sector, highlighting vast opportunities in copper, gold, and rare earth elements critical for global green energy transition. At a webinar titled “Pakistan’s Minerals Economy: Gateway to Growth,” Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and French Ambassador Nicolas Galey co-chaired discussions aimed at expanding

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Schedule announced for By-Elections on reserved seats in Balochistan local councils

Quetta APC rejects potential use of form 47, warns against coercive Local Body elections

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QUETTA: A significant All-Parties Conference (APC), hosted by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) at its Quetta office, has issued a stern warning that the upcoming local body elections risk being held under an atmosphere of “fear and threats,” potentially undermining their transparency and credibility. The conference, which brought together various political factions, expressed deep apprehension that

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QESCO empowers consumers with ‘Apna Meter’ App for transparent billing Read more: https://burakbaloch.pk/qesco-launches-apna-meter-app-transparent-billing/

QESCO empowers consumers with ‘Apna Meter’ App for transparent billing

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QUETTA: In a landmark move aimed at revolutionizing the consumer experience, the Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) has launched a innovative mobile application, “Apna Meter, Apni Reading,” designed to empower users and bring unprecedented transparency to the electricity billing process. The initiative, a directive from the federal Power Division, has been implemented by the Power

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Anti-Corruption crackdown in Panjgur: Contractor arrested in College fund scandal

Anti-Corruption crackdown in Panjgur: Contractor arrested in College fund scandal

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QUETTA: In a significant crackdown, the Anti-Corruption Department Balochistan has unearthed a major corruption scandal in the construction project of Dasht Shahbaz Gour College in Panjgur, leading to the arrest of a key contractor. The operation was launched in the Makran Division on the special instructions of the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Department. Following

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Dr. M.B. Raja Dharejo, a senior officer and distinguished public health professional, has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer for the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) in Balochistan.

PPHI CEO vows to revolutionize healthcare in Balochistan

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QUETTA: Dr. M.B. Raja Dharejo, a senior officer and distinguished public health professional, has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer for the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) in Balochistan. His appointment, which took effect on Monday, was immediately followed by a comprehensive meeting with the organization’s senior leadership, including directors, managers, and officers,

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Balochistan launches free cancer and disease treatment

Balochistan, Reko Diq Mining Company forge partnership for Nokundi development

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QUETTA: In a significant move to uplift the remote region of Nokundi, the Balochistan government and the Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) are jointly executing a comprehensive development plan focused on education, healthcare, and economic growth. The progress of these initiatives was reviewed in a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan on

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Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has unveiled a multi-million rupee development package for Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University while issuing a stern warning against what he termed "anti-state propaganda" targeting the youth.

CM Bugti warns students of social media radicalization, unveils varsity grants

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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has unveiled a multi-million rupee development package for Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University while issuing a stern warning against what he termed “anti-state propaganda” targeting the youth. Speaking at an Iqbal Day ceremony at the university, the Chief Minister announced a significant grant to transform the institution. The

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Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman Baloch, the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Balochistan and a member of the provincial assembly, has underscored education as the fundamental cure for the region's challenges, during celebrations marking Allama Iqbal's birth anniversary.

Education is our first mission, says Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman in Gwadar

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GWADAR: Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman Baloch, the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Balochistan and a member of the provincial assembly, has underscored education as the fundamental cure for the region’s challenges, during celebrations marking Allama Iqbal’s birth anniversary. Participating in a ceremony at GDA School Gwadar, the MPA emphasized that the restoration and promotion of educational activities in Gwadar

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: The Balochistan government has imposed a sweeping and indefinite suspension of all inter-city transport on a critical section of National Highway N-70, citing pressing security threats. The order, which came into immediate effect, halts all taxi services and private vehicle movement on the Loralai route until further notice, effectively severing a major transportation artery in the province.

Balochistan implements transport ban on Loralai Highway over security threats

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QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed a sweeping and indefinite suspension of all inter-city transport on a critical section of National Highway N-70, citing pressing security threats. The order, which came into immediate effect, halts all taxi services and private vehicle movement on the Loralai route until further notice, effectively severing a major transportation artery

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