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Ziarat Hits Minus 9 Degrees as Cold Wave Intensifies in Balochistan

Ziarat Hits Minus 9 Degrees as Cold Wave Intensifies in Balochistan

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QUETTA: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast cold and dry weather across most districts of Balochistan. Northern districts are expected to remain extremely cold, with minimum temperatures in several areas falling below freezing. In Quetta, the temperature dropped to minus 4 degrees Celsius. Kalat recorded minus 7, Ziarat minus 9, and Zhob minus 2. In […]

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Balochistan Formally Merges Levies Force into Police QUETTA: The Balochistan government has officially and legally merged the Levies into the Police, ending a long-standing parallel law enforcement system in the province. The division between A and B areas has also been abolished. The announcement was made by Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in a post on social media platform X. It was stated that a long-standing administrative ambiguity regarding uniform law enforcement in Balochistan has now officially been resolved. It was said that the decision will clarify state responsibility and further strengthen public security across the province. Earlier, a notification was issued by Chaman Deputy Commissioner Habib Ahmed Bangulzai. All Levies personnel were directed to immediately report to the Superintendent of Police, Chaman. Levies stations, checkposts, and pickets in the district were ordered to be handed over to the police. Levies in-charges were instructed to transfer all responsibilities to the police without delay. The transfer of authority from Levies to police in Chaman was ordered to be completed immediately. Implementation of the Home Department’s notification has begun in Chaman. The district’s security system has been placed under police control. The handover process is being carried out through documented procedures. Under the provincial government’s decision, the Sibi and Loralai divisions have been declared fully A areas. A notification was issued by Additional Chief Secretary Home Hamza Shafqaat. Police jurisdiction has been enforced in both divisions. The Levies Force in Sibi and Loralai has been merged into the Balochistan Police. Provincial and former federal Levies personnel will be absorbed into the police with their existing ranks and benefits. Levies personnel assigned to the CPEC Wing have also been directed to merge into the police force. The Police Act 2011 will be enforced in the merged areas. Levies budgets, weapons, police stations, checkposts, and records have been ordered to be transferred to the police. All Levies infrastructure in Sibi and Loralai is to be handed over immediately. Complete responsibility for law and order in the merged districts has been assigned to the police. District police chiefs will be authorized to provide personnel for law enforcement duties. The transition process in Sibi and Loralai has been ordered to be completed within 30 days. Commissioners of both divisions have been directed to oversee and complete the transition

Chaman launches major crime crackdown, tightens security

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CHAMAN: A crucial meeting of the District Coordination Committee (DCC), chaired by Deputy Commissioner Habib Ahmed Bangulzai, was held here on Thursday, bringing together top civil and military officials to strategize on law and order, border security, and narcotics control in the sensitive border district. The high-level huddle saw participation from a wide array of

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Kakar orders swift probe into newborn switching incident in Quetta

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QUETTA: Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar has taken strict notice of a serious incident involving the alleged switching of a newborn baby at a private health center in Quetta, ordering an immediate and comprehensive investigation. The minister has directed the Healthcare Commission to conduct a full-fledged inquiry into the matter from every aspect. He

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Sadiq Imrani vows to end Balochistan’s deprivation, fulfills job promises

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DERA MURAD JAMALI: Senior Provincial Minister for Irrigation Mir Muhammad Sadiq Imrani has announced a series of major development initiatives for Dera Murad Jamali, asserting that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government is actively fulfilling its election promises to the region. Addressing a party gathering, Imrani inaugurated a Rs 2.5 billion master plan for the

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US and Britain seize Russian tanker in joint operation

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LONDON: Britain has officially acknowledged its participation in a U.S. operation that led to the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, an action Moscow has vehemently condemned as an act of “piracy.” The confirmation came from British Defense Secretary John Healey (note: corrected from “Haley” per known official), who stated that

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Gold Lota scandal: PTI Marwat accuses Shahbaz Gill of stealing gold gift

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ISLAMABAD: In a stunning internal accusation, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has alleged that fellow party member Shahbaz Gill stole a valuable gold lota (traditional vessel) gifted by the Sikh community during the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor. Speaking on Samaa News’ program Red Line, Marwat claimed the gold item was entrusted to

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Malik Baloch to Turbat youth: Eschew extremism, embrace sports

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TURBAT: Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, National Party chief and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, has announced the continuation of financial support for schools, hospitals, literary academies, press clubs, and sports teams to foster positive activities and create opportunities for the youth. He made this commitment while inaugurating the third phase of boys’ school sports activities

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CM Bugti aids rickshaw driver after police misconduct, orders probe

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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti on Wednesday personally consoled rickshaw driver Abdul Nabi Mengal and announced financial assistance for a new vehicle, following a traumatic incident of police misconduct that led the driver to set his own rickshaw ablaze. The event unfolded on Quetta’s Airport Road, where an altercation with a traffic police

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Contangious disease killed millions of goats in Lasbela

Contangious disease killed millions of goats in Lasbela

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QUETTA: A dangerous and highly contagious disease has spread among goats in various areas of Lasbela, resulting in a large number of deaths. According to local sources, the illness is rapidly spreading across different regions, severely affecting livestock and causing significant financial losses for poor farmers. Affected goats are reportedly showing severe symptoms, including high

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