The Balochistan government has spent more than Rs14 billion on counterterrorism efforts, introduced 18 laws and established 17 institutions and departments under its security plans, senior provincial officials said at a press conference in Quetta on Tuesday. According to the officials, more than 60,000 counterterrorism operations had been conducted across the province up to October….
All 23 environmental samples collected across Balochistan have tested negative for poliovirus, according to the reported results, marking progress in the province’s efforts to prevent the spread of polio. The findings have prompted Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and the provincial health minister to express satisfaction with the measures being taken by health authorities. Chief Minister…
The Balochistan Health Department has dismissed 26 lady doctors from service over prolonged absence from duty, according to an official notification issued by the provincial department. The notification stated that the doctors had remained absent from their assigned duties for an extended period without fulfilling their service obligations. The action was taken against the medical…
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Quetta on Saturday, briefly alarming residents across the city. According to the Seismological Centre, the tremor was moderate in intensity, and no casualties or major property damage were reported. Officials said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres, making the shaking noticeable in several parts of Quetta. Initial seismic…
Mobile phone services have started to be suspended in Quetta as authorities implement heightened security measures ahead of the 7th of Muharram. The temporary suspension has been introduced to ensure public safety during Muharram processions and religious gatherings across the city. According to police officials, the shutdown of mobile services is part of a broader…
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…
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…
Security forces carried out a major intelligence-based operation near Quetta, resulting in the killing of 35 militants and the arrest of at least three commanders, according to the Balochistan government. The operation, which began on May 13, continued for four days in the Mangla Zarghoon Gar area, a mountainous region on the outskirts of the…
The Balochistan High Court has temporarily halted the tender process for the proposed demolition of the Balochistan Assembly building, following constitutional petitions challenging the move. The interim order was issued during a hearing in Quetta by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail and Justice Najmuddin Mengal. The court directed the Communication and…
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…
