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Muharram Processions: Quetta Shuts Down Mobile Networks, Tightens Security

Muharram Processions: Quetta Shuts Down Mobile Networks, Tightens Security

QUETTA: The Balochistan Police have imposed stringent security measures in Quetta, including a complete suspension of mobile phone services in urban areas, to ensure the peaceful observance of Muharram processions and gatherings. According to Quetta City Superintendent of Police (SP) Asif Ghafoor, mobile phone networks were shut down across the city on the 9th of […]

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Pakistan Offers Condolences After Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 32 The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck near Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Wednesday, collapsing buildings, damaging critical infrastructure and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. “Deeply saddened by the devastation and loss of life caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela,” Sharif wrote on X. “On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Venezuela, especially the families of the victims. We pray for the injured and stand in solidarity with all those affected during this difficult and challenging time.” Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, confirmed the initial number of death toll and injuries in a statement, adding that rescue teams were still assessing conditions in the hardest-hit coastal state of La Guaira. The twin quakes triggered panic in Caracas, where residents fled into the streets. Authorities closed the country’s main international airport after it sustained serious structural damage, while officials reported multiple aftershocks and warned of continuing risks. According to the United States Geological Survey, the 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck just 39 seconds after a 7.2-magnitude foreshock in what it described as a rare seismic doublet.

Pakistan Offers Condolences After Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 32

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed condolences to Venezuela after powerful twin earthquakes killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700, saying Pakistan stood in solidarity with those affected by the disaster. The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck near Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Wednesday, collapsing buildings, damaging critical

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PTI Suspends MNA Iqbal Afridi Over Adiala Jail Conduct

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has suspended the parliamentary party membership of Member of National Assembly Iqbal Khan Afridi and formally demanded his expulsion from the party, following what it termed “inappropriate and condemnable behavior” during a recent delegation visit to party founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.   The decision was taken during

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Massive Funds and Gas Project Approved for Balochistan

Massive Funds and Gas Project Approved for Balochistan

QUETTA: The Federal and Balochistan governments have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting employment, infrastructure development, trade opportunities, and the equitable distribution of resources across the province’s underdeveloped areas. During a high-level meeting co-chaired by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti, both sides reached a milestone agreement to utilize

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The Diplomat Praises Pakistan’s Operational Strategy

The Diplomat Praises Pakistan’s Operational Strategy

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s military operation “Ghazab-ul-Haq” against terrorist networks in Afghanistan has gained widespread international recognition. Pakistan is successfully targeting the safe havens and military infrastructure of terrorist groups operating within Afghanistan. The prominent American magazine The Diplomat praised Pakistan’s excellent operational strategy against the Afghan Taliban and Fitna-al-Khawarij, noting that the campaign against cross-border terrorist

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Business as Usual Across Balochistan Defies Strike Call

Business as Usual Across Balochistan Defies Strike Call

QUETTA: Shops and business centers remained fully operational across most cities in Balochistan, with routine commercial activities continuing undisturbed despite a strike call by the political movement, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). Markets and commercial hubs stayed open for trade in numerous cities, including Quetta, Gwadar, Khuzdar, Turbat, Sibi, Chaman, Zhob, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Kalat, Pishin,

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Balochistan Citizens Reject BYC Agenda and Demand Action for Peace

Balochistan Citizens Reject BYC Agenda and Demand Action

Quetta: Public and social circles of Balochistan have firmly rejected the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) agenda to divide Pakistan. In a public survey, citizens from across the province—including Afrasiab Rind, Zirak Baloch, Kamran Zehri, Asrarullah Baledi, Shams-ur-Rehman Mengal, and Imdad Bangulzai—stated that the BYC is a movement fueling bloodshed and chaos under the guise of

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Two Fitna al Hindustan Militants Killed in Kalat IBO

Two Fitna al Hindustan Militants Killed in Kalat IBO

QUETTA: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) against terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan in Balochistan’s Kalat district on Wednesday. According to details, security forces launched the intelligence-based operation on confirmed reports of the presence of terrorists belonging to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in Noroz Kalat. The Fitna Al-Hindustan Terrorists attempted to block roads,

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Pakistan Stocks Rise More Than 600 Points at Open as Buying Returns

Pakistan Stocks Rise More Than 600 Points at Open as Buying Returns

KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market witnessed renewed buying interest at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the benchmark index gaining more than 600 points in early trade. At 10:05 am., the benchmark KSE-100 Index was up 652.68 points, or 0.37%, at 178,345.60 points. Strong buying activity was observed in automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, fertilizers,

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