Balochistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has announced the suspension of mobile phone and internet services in Quetta and several other sensitive districts during the first four days of Muharram. The move aims to ensure security during the religious observance. Key Details: Service Suspension Dates: July 17 to July 20, covering 7th...

In a decisive move to combat illegal land occupation, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced a comprehensive crackdown against land grabbers throughout the province. This initiative aims to address the widespread issue of land encroachment, which has been a significant problem affecting many landowners across Balochistan....

The Secretary of Colleges and Higher Education in Balochistan has announced the summer vacation schedule for colleges and universities across the province. According to a notification issued on Thursday, all higher education institutions in Balochistan will be closed from June 1, 2024, until August 13, 2024. This announcement follows the...

In a devastating incident on Wednesday, a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in Washuk District, resulting in the loss of at least 28 precious lives, including women and children. The tragic accident left 20 others injured, underscoring the dire need for improved road safety measures in the region....

With rising temperatures, the Education Department of the Balochistan Government has declared summer vacations to protect students from the intense heat. Balochistan Announces Summer Vacations As per a notification issued by the Education Department in Quetta on Wednesday, the summer vacations will start on May 15 and conclude on July...

The Balochistan government has declared a state of emergency due to heavy rains, preparing for more bad weather ahead. Schools in affected areas are closed, and government workers are called to duty. The Chief Minister is coordinating efforts to help those affected by floods, promising to fix drainage issues. Balochistan...

Eleven people were killed, and several others injured, in two separate shooting incidents on the National Highway in Nushki district, Balochistan, reported ARY News on Saturday. The attackers reportedly blocked the highway near the Sultan incline and forced a bus traveling to Taftan to stop. Nine passengers were abducted from...

The Government of Balochistan has announced office timings for the holy month of Ramadan. Balochistan Announces Ramadan Office Timings According to the details, the office timings in the province will be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Monday to Thursday), while the office hours will be further reduced on Friday...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, having recently assumed office, announced a relief package for those affected by heavy rains in Gwadar. The package includes financial aid for individuals whose homes were destroyed or damaged. PM Shehbaz Announces Relief Package for Rain-Hit Gwadar | Abdullah_Daud45 on X Those with completely destroyed houses...

Another blast was reported in Balochistan, near the election office of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in the Qila Saifullah district. At least 12 people have been killed and eight injured so far, as per initial reports from caretaker Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai. The injured have been shifted to hospital,...

The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan is hopeful that operations at Gwadar International Airport will commence by 2025. A recent notification from the authority states that the New Gwadar International Airport is expected to be functional by next year. Gwadar International Airport to Become Operational By 2025 The official notification...

In another tragic incident to take place today, at least 40 people have died and more than 80 have been injured in a suicide blast at a mosque in Balochistan's Mastung. Several Dead and Scores Injured in Mastung Suicide Blast According to the details, Mastung's Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)...