Balochistan -Pakistan

MPAs seek compensation for rain-hit growers in Balochistan

Minister for Revenue Mir Asim Kurd says destruction of roads, bridges, dams and buildings has also caused billions of rupees’ loss to the province. Updated 15 May, 2024 12:16pm

CM Bugti’s friend among three killed in Balochistan

Motive behind killing yet to be ascertained; police launch investigation.

Updated 15 May, 2024 08:47am

Army officer martyred, 3 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Zhob: ISPR

ISPR says sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists present in the area.

Published 14 May, 2024 11:52pm

Chaman protests to continue as talks with govt fail

Reports indicate arrival of heavy police contingents; internet service also suspended.

Updated 14 May, 2024 09:25am

Govt forms body for talks with traders, politicians in Chaman

Balochistan Assembly speaker-led panel to resolve border crossing, trade issues in final round of negotiations.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:36am

Balochistan to seek funds for solarisation of tube wells

CM says province would consider taking loans from private banks if federal government didn’t provide funds.

Updated 13 May, 2024 10:07am

Late National Party leader Mukhtar Bacha hailed

Participants paid tribute to his long struggle and sacrifices for the rights of underprivileged segments of society.

Updated 13 May, 2024 10:19am

JUP leader killed in firing

According to police Hafiz Ali Ahmed Khaiazai suffered multiple bullet injuries and died on the spot.

Published 13 May, 2024 07:28am

FC official martyred in blast

Police say two other soldiers sustained injuries when the IED went off.

Published 13 May, 2024 07:28am

Action against illegal fishing, trawling demanded in Balochistan

Balochistan Assembly passes resolution for action against fisheries dept officials.

Updated 12 May, 2024 10:00am

Balochistan CM wants more funds for minorities, women

Says students of Balochistan interested in scientific research will be facilitated by the government to do PhD in top 20 universities of the world.

Updated 11 May, 2024 10:37am

Two children injured in IED blast; truck torched in Balochistan

Levies officials stated that the armed men blocked the road near the Josak area of Kech and, after intercepting the truck, set it ablaze.

Updated 11 May, 2024 10:14am

Mohsin Dawar, Afrasiab Khattak call Feb 8 elections ‘worst in history’

Unity among political forces urged.

Updated 11 May, 2024 10:45am

Balochistan Assembly resolution condemns May 9 riots

CM says violence was aimed at instigating people against state, army.

Updated 10 May, 2024 09:39am

7 barbershop workers from Punjab shot dead in late-night attack in Gwadar’s Surbandar

One wounded; CM Bugti calls it "open terrorism"; says will never abandon the bereaved.

Updated 09 May, 2024 01:52pm

Hub becomes 34th district to report polio detection

Tally for current year now stands at 116.

Updated 09 May, 2024 10:36am

No plan to hand over Gwadar to China, says Balochistan govt

Deputy commissioner says prosperity of the people and protection of their traditional values will be ensured at any cost.

Published 09 May, 2024 07:00am

Quetta-Chaman highway reopens after negotiations

According to the agreement reached in the talks, an FIR will be registered against the accused persons who were involved in the killing of two tribesmen.

Updated 09 May, 2024 10:43am