QUETTA: Pakistan Railways has suspended the Jafar Express from Quetta to Peshawar today due to security concerns, officials said. Authorities also suspended train services to Chaman. The Chaman Passenger Train was halted for technical and maintenance reasons. Pakistan Railways confirmed that no trains from Quetta to Peshawar or Chaman departed today. The Jafar Express from […]
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DAKHA/DEHLI: At least three people were killed and more than 50 injured after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, police said. The quake also rattled parts of eastern India, prompting residents to rush out of homes and offices. Despite the tremors, authorities in both countries reported no major damage. The German Research Center
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QUETTA: Elections of the Balochistan’s local govt (government) bodies, held across the province on 29 May 2022, were hailed as a major step toward strengthening grassroots democracy. The polls took place in 35 districts with high public expectations. Many residents hoped that elected local representatives would finally address their daily problems at the community level.
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ZIARAT: In a direct outreach initiative, the district administration of Ziarat organized an open court at the Government Boys High School in Ahmed One Union Council Saro. The event was held on the directives of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti and Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir, aiming to address and resolve the everyday problems faced
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CHAMAN: A high-level review meeting was held in Chaman to oversee the ongoing joint vaccination campaign against measles, rubella, and polio. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Habib Ahmed Bangulzai and attended by senior health officials and representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. Health department officials briefed the meeting, confirming
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QUETTA: The President of the Grand Alliance Metropolitan Corporation, Nematullah Kardan, has issued a strong statement, warning that the institution is on the verge of collapse due to government neglect and a problematic private partnership. Kardan revealed a severe financial crisis within the corporation, stating that employees have not received their salaries for the past
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LORALAI: In a significant move to bolster law and order, the district administration of Loralai has launched a major crackdown targeting illegal Afghan residents and the eradication of poppy cultivation. The action is being taken in line with Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti’s vision for a healthier and safer Balochistan. The directives were issued by
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Stock Market Emerges as a Top Performer in Asia The Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) has become one of the best-performing markets in Asia, driven by a major surge in investor confidence. According to a report from Bloomberg, the market’s boom reflects growing trust in the country’s leadership, economic stability, transparency, and financial discipline.
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ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Sharif Directs Speedy Privatization of PIA, Mandates Retention of Airline’s Name Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has issued directives for the swift and transparent privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), while also demanding a concrete plan to improve its operational efficiency. The orders were given during a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister
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ISLAMABAD: The government has formally objected to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) nomination of Mahmood Khan Achakzai for the position of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, in a letter sent to Chief Whip Aamir Dogar. According to sources, the PTI has finalized Achakzai’s name and insists it will not be changed. Aamir Dogar
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