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ECP moves to close a legal gap, a small amendment that could redefine local elections

ECP moves to close a legal gap, a small amendment that could redefine local elections

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formally proposed an amendment to the Elections Act, 2017, seeking to remove long-standing ambiguities that have delayed polls at the grassroots level The ECP has recommended revising Section 219(1) of the Act to explicitly link local government elections with the expiry or dissolution of local bodies. The proposal, […]

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Speaker meets Balochistan leadership to discuss key matters

SpeakerAyaz Sadiq meets Balochistan leadership

Islamabad: Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq held a meeting with the Chief Minister and Governor of Balochistan to discuss the province’s development projects and security situation. According to a private TV report, the meeting included Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. During the

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Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has said that the Pink Bus Service for women and female students has been launched in the province.

Balochistan launches dedicated ‘Pink Bus’ service for women

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has announced the launch of a dedicated Pink Bus Service for women and female students in the province. In a post on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister stated the service aims to provide a safe and dignified daily commute for women. He emphasized that it is the government’s

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Govt Approves Rs2.1B for Bullet-Proof Transport for Students in Balochistan

Govt Approves Rs2.1B for Bullet-Proof Transport for Students in Balochistan

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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Pakistan’s Election Commission (ECP) has released key details of the upcoming local government elections in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.

Candidates Elected Unopposed in 103 Quetta Wards: ECP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Election Commission (ECP) has released key details of the upcoming local government elections in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province. According to ECP officials, 103 candidates have been elected unopposed across 641 wards in Quetta. The commission said no nomination papers were filed in 18 wards, leaving those seats vacant for now. ECP

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Pakistan cancels major LNG orders in strategic import revision

ISLAMABAD: In a major shift in its energy procurement plans, Pakistan has moved to cancel a significant portion of its future liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, scrapping a total of 45 cargoes scheduled for delivery up to 2027. The decision underscores a strategic reassessment of the country’s long-term fuel needs and financial commitments. The cancellations

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Saudi CGS Meets Pakistan CJCSC to Strengthen Defence Ties

Saudi CGS Meets Pakistan CJCSC to Strengthen Defence Ties

RAWALPINDI: General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), at the Joint Staff Headquarters on Monday. According to the ISPR, the media wing of the Pakistan Army, the two military leaders discussed the evolving global

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Water crisis in Balochistan shrinks cultivated area to 7pc: Report

Water Crisis in Balochistan Shrinks Cultivated Area to 7pc: Report

QUETTA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned of an extreme water crisis in Balochistan province. The ADB report said that the worsening water shortage reduced the cultivated land to only 7 percent of the province’s total land. According to ADB, a new digital water and weather monitoring system has been installed in the province

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KP seals 51 health facilities for violations

Pay Taxes or Face Action: BRA’s Warning After Sealing Quetta Restaurants

QUETTA: In a significant crackdown, the Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) has sealed two well-known restaurants in Quetta for failing to pay sales tax. The action was taken against Takto Restaurant and Khyber Shinwari Restaurant for violating the Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act. This move is part of a broader campaign against tax evaders, initiated

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Pakistan, Russia Vow to Strengthen Ties in Putin-Dar Meeting at SCO Summit

MOSCOW: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, held a pivotal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Wednesday. The high-level discussion, which also involved delegations from other SCO member states, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and

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