QUETTA: The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted predominantly dry weather for most parts of Balochistan. Residents in the northern areas can expect cold conditions during the mornings and nights. According to a official spokesperson, the district of Kalat recorded the province’s lowest temperature at 7°C. They also warned that strong winds are likely to affect the […]
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DUKI: The Deputy Commissioner of Duki, Muhammad Naeem Khan, has instructed authorities to launch a major operation against illegal poppy farming and unregistered Afghan nationals residing in the district. The orders were given during a high-level meeting convened to review the district’s law and order situation. Mr Khan stated that negligence would not be tolerated and
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GWADAR: A new initiative called the ‘Farmer Green Card Programme’ has been launched in the Gwadar district. The scheme, introduced by the Department of Agriculture Extension, is designed to support local farmers and boost agricultural growth by connecting them directly to government aid. Deputy Director Riaz Ahmed Baloch described the programme as a “golden opportunity” for
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QUETTA: A new direct air service has been launched by Iran Air, linking Quetta with the Iranian cities of Zahedan and Mashhad. The route is a significant development, designed to meet the long-standing travel demands of local businesses, religious pilgrims, and tourists. Officials state that this direct connection is expected to increase trade between the two
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QUETTA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a man in Quetta for pretending to be one of its own officers. Act on a tip-off, a team from the FIA’s Anti-Corruption and Anti-Human Trafficking units carried out a raid near the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. They detained Basheer Ahmed, who was allegedly masquerading as an FIA Assistant
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QUETTA: Four coal miners from Afghanistan have died in two separate accidents at mines in Balochistan on Saturday. The fatalities were caused by a build-up of methane gas. According to police, the men were working in the Duki and Chamalang coalfield areas when the incidents occurred. Syed Rafiullah, the Chief Inspector of Mines for Balochistan, provided
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DOHA: The first round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded in Doha after more than five hours of discussions. The negotiations were held in the presence of Qatari representatives who facilitated dialogue between the two neighboring countries. In this regard, both sides presented their respective concerns and complaints during the meeting. Pakistan raised security-related
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ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe Cricket has accepted an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to join a Twenty20 tri-nation series in Pakistan. The PCB announced on Saturday, after Afghanistan withdrew following an airstrike that killed three Afghan cricketers. In this sense, the tri-series, also featuring Sri Lanka, is scheduled from November 17 to 29 and is
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan participated in the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held in Kampala, Uganda, from October 15 to 16, 2025. The meeting, convened under the theme “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,” brought together representatives from Non Aligned Movement (NAM) member states to discuss pressing global challenges and confirm solidarity among
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ISLAMABAD: The trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has come to a complete standstill following intensified border tensions that erupted on October 12. The suspension of cross-border trade has led to losses worth billions of rupees, with thousands of cargo trucks stranded on both sides of the border. In this sense, the Afghan forces opened unprovoked
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