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WASA’s Incompetence and the Reign of Water Tankers in Quetta

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Quetta – The failure of the Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) has paved the way for private tanker operators to dominate the city’s water supply system, causing severe problems for citizens. Around the world, tractors are used exclusively for agricultural purposes, but in Pakistan—particularly in Balochistan—they are widely employed for private water distribution in urban […]

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Meeting on NFC Award peparations held under CM Bugti

Meeting on NFC Award peparations held under CM Bugti

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QUETTA: A consultative meeting on preparations for the upcoming NFC Award was chaired by Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. Provincial Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani delivered a detailed briefing during the session. It was decided that all political parties and experts will be consulted on the NFC Award, with the Chief Minister adding that

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Militants will not succeed in their missions: Hanif Abbasi

Militants will not succeed in their missions: Hanif Abbasi

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Lahore: Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, strongly condemned the terrorist attack carried out in Hangu by the so-called “Fitna-e-Hindustan.” In the cowardly assault, three personnel of the Federal Reserve Police embraced martyrdom. The minister paid rich tribute to the bravery of the fallen heroes and extended heartfelt condolences to their families in this

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Federal Cabinet Approves Budget 2026-27

Govt withdraws decision to deduct one-month salary of cabinet members for flood relief

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has withdrawn its decision to donate one month’s salary of federal cabinet members to the Flood Relief Fund, as confirmed by a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. Dawn News cited the Ministry of Finance reported that the government had earlier announced that cabinet members’ one month’s salary would be

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Ahsan Iqbal departs for a five-day visit of China

Ahsan Iqbal reviews Gwadar’s power and water projects

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level meeting in Gwadar on the city’s power shortages and water supply issues. The meeting focused on the Gwadar Solar Plant and Water Supply Projects as long-term solutions. Residents have struggled for years with electricity and clean water. Senior officials attended, including

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Kalat shutter-down strike against exorbitant power bills

Kalat shutter-down strike against exorbitant power bills

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KALAT: A complete shutter-down strike was observed in Kalat on Monday against what traders and political parties described as exorbitant hikes in electricity bills issued by the Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO). All business centers, shops, vegetable and meat markets remained closed, bringing commercial activity in the city to a standstill. The strike was jointly

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Balochistan launches complaint cell 1129 to improve healthcare services

Balochistan launches complaint cell 1129 to improve healthcare services

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QUETTA: Balochistan’s Health Minister, Bakhth Muhammad Kakar, on Sunday inaugurated Complaint Cell 1129 at the Directorate General of Health Office to improve healthcare accountability. Dr. Abu Bakar, in charge of the complaint cell, briefed the minister about its goals and operations. He said the system will help streamline public grievance redressal. Speaking to the media,

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Jaffar Express suspended for two days due to heavy rains

Jaffar Express suspended for two days due to heavy rains

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QUETTA: Pakistan Railways has suspended the Quetta-to-Peshawar Jaffar Express for two days due to disruptions caused by heavy rains, officials confirmed on Monday. Railway authorities said the Jaffar Express would not operate between Quetta and Peshawar today and tomorrow. The train service from Peshawar to Quetta has also been canceled for the same period. Officials

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