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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a man in Quetta for pretending to be one of its own officers.

Fraudster posing as FIA Assistant Director arrested in Quetta

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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Coal mine accidents have killed 51 workers in Balochistan this year

4 coal miners die after inhaling poisonous gas in Duki

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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Pakistan, Afghanistan conclude first round of talks in Qatar

Pakistan, Afghanistan conclude first round of talks in Qatar

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 accepted Pak invitation to replace Afghanistan in tri-series after deadly strikes

Zimbabwe accepted Pak invitation to replace Afghanistan in tri-series after deadly strikes

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

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Pakistan's NAM Stand: Championing peace and self-determination in Uganda

Pakistan’s NAM Stand: Championing peace and self-determination in Uganda

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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Border tensions halt Pakistan-Afghanistan trade, causing billions in losses

Border tensions halt Pakistan-Afghanistan trade, causing billions in losses

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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Landslide blocks road at Dhansar, authorities mobilize for rapid clearance

Landslide blocks road at Danasar, authorities mobilize for rapid clearance

SHERANI: The major landslide struck the Danasar area early Saturday morning, completely blocking the main road and disrupting all forms of traffic movement in the region. The incident occurred following overnight rainfall that loosened the soil along the hilly terrain, causing a vital portion of earth and debris to collapse onto the roadway. Fortunately, no

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Balochistan have announced a major milestone in the fight against polio, revealing that no new cases of the disease have been reported in the province so far this year.

Polio eradication efforts reviewed in Quetta: Deputy Commissioner emphasizes full coverage

QUETTA: The review meeting was held under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Quetta, Mehrullah Badini, to assess the progress of the ongoing anti-polio campaign on its fifth day. Furthermore, the session was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Muhammad Anwar Kakar, District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Aimel Mandokhail, Assistant Commissioners, members of the Provincial and

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Quetta administration continues crackdown on price hike, encroachments, and plastic bags

Quetta administration continues crackdown on price hike, encroachments, and plastic bags

QUETTA: The district administration of Quetta has accelerated its ongoing operations against artificial price hikes, illegal encroachments, and the use of banned plastic bags across various parts of the city In this sense, the inspections were carried out in different areas of Subdivisions City, Kuchlak, and Sariab. In addition, a total of 85 shops and

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Public urged to report sanitation issues through Quetta Metropolitan Complaint Cell

Public urged to report sanitation issues through Quetta Metropolitan Complaint Cell

QUETTA: The residents of Quetta have been encouraged to report cleanliness and sanitation-related problems in their areas through the official complaint cell jointly managed by the Metropolitan Corporation Quetta (MCQ) and Safa Quetta. This particular initiative aims to ensure prompt action on public complaints regarding garbage accumulation, clogged drains, and unclean streets. The complaint cell

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