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Pakistan’s economy shows strong rebound with 3.71% GDP growth in Q1 FY2026

Pakistan’s economy has registered a robust start to the fiscal year 2026, posting a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 3.71% in the first quarter (July-September). The figure, announced by Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, marks a significant acceleration of 2.15 percentage points compared to the 1.56% growth recorded in the same quarter […]

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the Government of Balochistan has formally declared educational services across the province as an "essential service," imposing a blanket ban on all strikes,

Balochistan imposes six-month ban on strikes in all educational institutions

QUETTA: In a significant move to ensure educational continuity, the Government of Balochistan has formally declared educational services across the province as an “essential service,” imposing a blanket ban on strikes, lockouts, and illegal actions in the sector for the next six months. The decision, enacted under the Balochistan Essential Education Services Act of 2019,

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Quetta and highlands receive season’s heaviest snowfall; More forecast

QUETTA: A widespread weather system brought significant rainfall and heavy snowfall to numerous districts across Balochistan on Tuesday, plunging the province into a deep freeze and disrupting daily life in several regions. The spell began early Tuesday, with moderate rainfall recorded in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, and several southern coastal and western districts

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UAE to Withdraw Counterterrorism Forces from Yemen

UAE to Withdraw Counterterrorism Forces from Yemen

ABU DHABI: The UAE announced on Tuesday that it has withdrawn its remaining counterterrorism units from Yemen, citing recent developments and concerns about the safety and effectiveness of ongoing operations. In a statement carried by the Emirates News Agency, the Ministry of Defense said it took the decision voluntarily and in coordination with relevant international

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Dr. Malik Baloch raises alarms on kidnappings for ransom

Dr. Malik Baloch raises alarms on kidnappings for ransom

QUETTA: National Party leader and former Balochistan Chief Minister Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch has voiced deep concern over the surging incidents of kidnapping for ransom in Kech district, describing the situation as extremely alarming, with prominent individuals, businessmen, and their children increasingly targeted. He pointed out that while kidnappers are abducting people on one hand,

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