QUETTA: Heavy snowfall and rain transformed northern and western districts of Pakistan’s Balochistan province into winter landscapes just hours before the arrival of the New Year 2026. Snow blanketed the mountainous areas of Ziarat, Toba Achakzai, Kan Mehtarzai, Chaman, Qila Abdullah and Kalat. Valleys, hills and trees lay covered in white. Rain fell in the […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government is preparing a cut in fuel prices from Jan. 1, offering relief to consumers at the start of the new year, officials said. Authorities drafted the plan after a sharp fall in global crude oil prices. The proposed reduction will apply for the next 15 days. Official sources said petrol prices could
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ISLAMABAD: Relations between India and the United States have sunk to their lowest level during US President Donald Trump’s second term, the Financial Times reported. The British newspaper said growing coldness between the two countries has directly affected India’s economy, foreign policy, and major business groups. The report said the Modi government’s Hindutva-driven domestic policies
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved additional funding of Rs2.1 billion for the purchase of bullet-proof vehicles to transport Army Public School students in Balochistan, officials said on Tuesday. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The funds will be used to
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QUETTA: The Balochistan government has initiated formal consultations to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming National Finance Commission (NF) Award, a critical mechanism for federal resource distribution. A high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Finance and Minerals Minister, Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, to solidify the province’s stance. During the meeting, the
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UTTRAKHAND : The death of a 24-year-old MBA student, Anjel Chakma, has ignited nationwide condemnation and renewed fierce political debate over hate crimes and minority safety in India. Chakma, an East Indian from Tripura who was set to begin a job with a French multinational, died on December 26 after a brutal attack in Dehradun
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QUETTA: Health officials in Balochistan have raised the alarm over a steady and concerning rise in cardiac diseases across the province, with the year 2025 showing a significant acceleration in cases compared to the previous two years. This growing epidemic is placing immense strain on the region’s specialized healthcare infrastructure. The Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed
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QUETTA:The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Karachi has thwarted a major terrorist attack, crediting timely intervention during a snap check for preventing potential catastrophe. The operation led to the recovery of a minor girl who had been brought to the city from Balochistan. During the investigation, a deeply concerning trend was uncovered. The rescued minor revealed
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MOSCOW: Russia has announced the deployment of its new nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to neighboring Belarus, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The move came a day after Moscow alleged, without providing evidence, that Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence. Russian state media released footage showing the missile system
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QUETTA: Balochistan’s Provincial Advisor for Sports and Youth Affairs, Meena Majeed Baloch, issued a strong condemnation on Wednesday following the torching of multiple mobile phone towers by terrorist groups in the Mand area. In an official statement, the advisor denounced the acts as “cowardly and terrorist,” warning that such sabotage campaigns pose a direct obstacle
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