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Over 21,000 Pakistanis stranded in foreign prisons, Dar informs NA

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has disclosed that a staggering 21,647 Pakistani citizens are currently incarcerated in prisons around the world. The revelation came in a written reply submitted to the National Assembly, shedding light on the scale of Pakistani nationals entangled in foreign legal systems. According to the data, the largest concentrations are in […]

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Pakistan cancels major LNG orders in strategic import revision

ISLAMABAD: In a major shift in its energy procurement plans, Pakistan has moved to cancel a significant portion of its future liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, scrapping a total of 45 cargoes scheduled for delivery up to 2027. The decision underscores a strategic reassessment of the country’s long-term fuel needs and financial commitments. The cancellations

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Balochistan, ADB sign key pact for Quetta BRT service

ISLAMABAD :In a significant stride towards urban modernization, the Balochistan government has sealed a crucial financial agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to conduct a feasibility study for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Quetta. The move marks a major milestone in Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti’s vision to establish a modern, safe,

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CM Bugti chairs PSDP review, timely project completion

QUETTA: A high-level parliamentary committee convened on Friday to scrutinize Balochistan’s development blueprint, with Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti chairing the session. The committee, comprising nominated members from government and allied parties, conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and deliberated on proposals for the upcoming fiscal year’s

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Sherani forest fire contained through coordinated efforts: PDMA

QUETTA: A significant fire that erupted in the ecologically vital pine and olive forests of Balochistan’s Shirani district has been successfully brought under control, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The blaze, which threatened a key natural habitat and economic resource, was extinguished through a coordinated operation involving multiple agencies and local communities. Director General of the

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Balochistan braces for continued cold spell, chance of snow in northern areas

QUETTA : Residents across Balochistan are advised to bundle up as a persistent cold and dry weather pattern is forecast to grip the province over the coming days, with the potential for light snowfall in its northern reaches. According to the latest update from the Regional Meteorological Centre, most districts will experience dry, partly cloudy,

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Balochistan grants industry status to Mines & Minerals sector

QUETTA:  In a landmark decision poised to reshape the provincial economy, the Balochistan Department of Industries and Commerce has officially granted the status of an “industry” to the Mines and Minerals sector. The move, enacted under Section 4 of the Balochistan Industrial Development and Regulation Act 2025, is expected to unlock significant investment, streamline regulations,

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Ceasefire accepted after Taliban regrets Chaman Border clash

QUETTA: A fragile ceasefire between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban forces at the crucial Chaman border crossing collapsed overnight, leading to a fresh exchange of heavy fire and reported casualties. The incident has dramatically escalated tensions along the volatile frontier. According to reliable sources reporting to  Burak Baloch, the skirmish began when Taliban forces opened “unprovoked

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