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Balochistan Budget 2026-27 Increases Funding for Higher Education and Fisheries

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Long SEO Description The Government of Balochistan has announced significant investments in higher education and the fisheries sector as part of its FY2026-27 provincial budget. The new budget aims to strengthen human resource development, improve educational opportunities, and promote sustainable economic growth through coastal development initiatives. Presenting the provincial budget, Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani…

CM Bugti Announces Civil Award for Hospital Worker Who Saved Doctor After Acid Attack

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago04 mins

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has announced a civil award for Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, a Civil Hospital Quetta employee who displayed exceptional courage and humanity by rushing to assist Dr Mahnoor Nisar immediately after she was attacked with acid while on duty. The incident, which shocked the nation and sparked widespread concern regarding the safety…

Postgraduate Doctor Injured in Quetta Acid Attack; Suspect Killed in Police Operation

Dua Sehar3 weeks ago03 mins

A postgraduate female doctor sustained serious injuries after being attacked with acid while performing her duties at Civil Sandeman Hospital in Quetta, the largest public healthcare facility in Balochistan. The disturbing incident has sparked widespread condemnation, raised concerns regarding hospital security, and highlighted the dangers faced by healthcare professionals while serving the public. According to…

Five Family Members Killed in Qila Abdullah Land Dispute Clash

Dua Sehar3 weeks ago03 mins

Five Family Members Killed in Qila Abdullah Land Dispute Clash QUETTA – A violent clash over a land ownership dispute in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah district claimed the lives of five family members and left another person injured, according to police officials. The deadly incident occurred on Tuesday in the Do-Bandi area, where members of the…

Train Operations From Quetta Suspended, Major Routes Affected

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

Railway operations from Quetta have been suspended until further notice, disrupting travel across multiple key routes in the country. According to officials, the Jaffar Express, which was scheduled to depart for Peshawar, could not leave as planned. Additionally, the incoming Jaffar Express heading to Quetta was turned back from Jacobabad. Authorities also confirmed that the…

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YDA Balochistan Rejects Cabinet Formation Without Elections, Demands Transparency

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Balochistan has strongly opposed reported attempts to form its provincial cabinet through closed-door consultations, calling for a transparent and democratic electoral process. In a statement issued in Quetta, a spokesperson for YDA Balochistan expressed concern over what the association described as efforts by certain groups to bypass elections and establish…

Three Killed, 11 Injured in Multiple Incidents Across Balochistan

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

At least three people were killed and 11 others injured in a series of separate violent and accidental incidents reported from different areas of Balochistan, including Dera Murad Jamali, Notal, Tambo, and Jhal Magsi, according to local police and authorities. In Dera Murad Jamali, unidentified armed men opened fire at a shop near DC Chowk,…

Bugti Pledges Balochistan Govt Support for Journalists, Announces Welfare and Media Reforms

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting journalists, emphasizing that a free, responsible, and informed press is essential for a strong democratic system. His remarks came ahead of World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the importance of media in promoting transparency and accountability. Acknowledging the challenging conditions faced by journalists…

Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind Slams Diversion of Bolan Dam Funds to Dera Bugti

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

Senior politician Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind has strongly criticised the Balochistan government over the diversion of Rs340 million from the budget allocated to the Bolan Dam project to the Baiker area in Dera Bugti. Speaking to the media in Quetta, Rind said the funds were part of a larger Rs700 million allocation approved under the…

Two Cargo Ships Arrive at Gwadar Port, Boosting Commercial Activity

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

Gwadar Port has witnessed a fresh boost in commercial operations as two cargo ships recently berthed at the facility, carrying machinery, general goods, and bulk fertiliser. According to officials, one vessel, MV HOM Leader, arrived with approximately 368.7 tons of machinery and general cargo, contributing to the port’s growing role in handling diverse shipments. The…