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Digitisation of economy to Boost Efficiency, Governance: PM Shehbaz

Digitisation of economy to boost efficiency, governance: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all provincial governments, including those of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, to fully cooperate with the federal government in advancing the country’s digitisation drive and transitioning to a cashless economy. While chairing a weekly review meeting on the digital and cashless economy in Islamabad, the Prime Minister […]

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Three terrorists killed in Joint Operation by forces

Three terrorists killed in Joint Operation by forces

Karachi:In a joint operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and an intelligence agency, a raid was carried out on a house in the Manghopir area, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire with terrorists. According to police officials, three terrorists were killed during the confrontation. CTD DSP Raja Umar Khattab, while speaking to the

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FIA Balochistan cracks down on illegal currency trade

FIA Balochistan cracks down on illegal currency trade

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Balochistan Zone has arrested 16 individuals involved in illegal currency exchange and hawala/hundi operations during a series of targeted actions. According to the FIA spokesperson, under the directives of Director General Rifaat Mukhtar Raja, a tightened crackdown has been launched against networks engaged in hawala and unlawful currency transactions.

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87% drop in Iranian oil smuggling across Balochistan after crackdown

87% drop in Iranian oil smuggling across Balochistan after crackdown

QUETTA: Balochistan has witnessed a dramatic drop in the smuggling of Iranian oil following a decisive crackdown by security forces and local authorities. The daily illegal inflow of fuel, which once stood at a staggering 16 million litres, has now plummeted to just 2 million litres, marking a major success in the province’s anti-smuggling drive.

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National Workshop Balochistan participants visit LoC's Chakothi Sector

National Workshop Balochistan participants visit LoC’s Chakothi Sector

ISLAMABAD: Participants of the National Workshop Balochistan visited the Chakothi sector along the Line of Control (LoC), where they received a comprehensive briefing from the Pakistan Army. The briefing covered the Army’s operational preparedness, defense strategy, and the sacrifices made by troops in safeguarding the region. It also highlighted the significant achievements in maintaining peace

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Balochistan blacklists 56 contractors over delays, substandard road work

Balochistan blacklists 56 contractors over delays, substandard road work

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has allocated Rs27 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of 27 major roads during the current fiscal year, as revealed during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. The meeting, held to assess the performance of the Department of Communications and Works, included briefings on critical infrastructure

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Fresh spell of monsoon rains to hit Balochistan from tomorrow

Fresh spell of monsoon rains to hit Balochistan from tomorrow

QUETTA: The Meteorological Department has forecast a new spell of monsoon rains, beginning in Balochistan tomorrow and in the rest of the country from tonight. According to the Met Office, Islamabad, along with several cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will likely receive rainfall from July 28 to 31. It warned that flooding may occur

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PM Shehbaz orders launch of Rs4.96b Gwadar Safe City Project

PM Shehbaz orders launch of Rs4.96b Gwadar Safe City Project

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi to launch the long-awaited Gwadar Safe City project, a major step toward strengthening security infrastructure in the strategic port city. During a meeting with the Prime Minister, Minister Naqvi briefed him on the newly formulated policy for Pakistani pilgrims visiting holy sites in

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Dozens arrested as Quetta police target drug addicts in City Nullah

Dozens arrested as Quetta police target drug addicts in City Nullah

QUETTA: Quetta Police launched a major crackdown against drug addicts residing in the city’s main drainage channel, commonly referred to as the “City Nullah.” Dozens of drug addicts were arrested during the operation and have been shifted to drug rehabilitation centers for treatment and recovery. According to police officials, the action is part of a

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Polio vaccination drive begins in Balochistan to immunize 585,000 children in high-risk areas

Polio vaccination drive begins in Balochistan to immunize 585,000 children in high-risk areas

QUETTA: The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Balochistan has announced the launch of a week-long polio vaccination campaign starting from Monday, in sensitive areas including Quetta, Pishin, Chaman, Dera Bugti, Duki, Zhob, and Qila Abdullah of Balochistan province. According to details, as many as 585,490 children aged between 4 and 59 months will be administered the

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