Quetta (UNA) – At least six Afghan migrants were shot dead and several others wounded after Iranian security forces opened fire on a group attempting to cross the Iran-Afghanistan border, according to the human rights organization Haalvash. The incident took place in Iran’s Sistan province when around 120 Afghan nationals tried to enter the country illegally. Reports say Iranian forces resorted to indiscriminate firing, hitting women and children as well. Several of the injured—identified as Ihsanullah Tajik, Nasrullah Barkzai, Hizbullah Barkzai, Wai Barkzai, and Bashir Ahmad Barkzai—were rushed to hospitals, with some in critical condition. Following the incident, Iranian forces…
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Quetta (PR) – The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) has announced that power supply will remain suspended in Quetta and several other districts on September 11 and 12 due to development and maintenance work on transmission lines and installations. According to the company, on September 11 electricity will be suspended from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in areas linked to the Sheikh Manda Grid Station, including Western Bypass, Jabal Noor, Dareem, Khrotabad, Dosteen, and Takatu feeders. From 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, supply from the Quetta City Grid Station covering Old Samungli, Alam Khan, and Nawan Killi feeders will remain…
Incidents raise concerns over security and disruption of development projects in Balochistan Turbat/Chagai (UNA) – Unknown armed men targeted law enforcement personnel and development activities in Balochistan’s Kech (Turbat) and Chagai districts, fueling fresh security concerns and obstructing ongoing projects. According to details, in the Josak area of Turbat, gunmen held police personnel hostage and snatched official weapons from them. The policemen were deployed for the security of an under-construction PDMA office when the assailants launched the attack. After seizing the weapons, the attackers fled, leaving the officers behind. Security forces later cordoned off the area and launched an investigation,…
Bela (UNA) – Continuous rainfall for the past 24 hours in Bela and its surrounding areas has severely disrupted daily life, leaving markets deserted, farmlands devastated, and villages cut off from the city. According to local reports, heavy showers have destroyed cotton and vegetable crops, inflicting financial losses worth millions of rupees on farmers. The persistent downpour also crippled the power supply system, while unpaved roads became impassable, cutting off ground access between several villages and the city. In upper regions, rainfall triggered flooding in low-lying areas, raising fears of flash floods and swollen streams. The situation has left residents…
Quetta (UNA) – A man was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the Pak-Turk School in Pashtoon Bagh, Quetta, on Tuesday. According to police, rescue teams and law enforcement reached the site soon after the incident. The body was shifted to Bolan Medical Complex (BMC) Hospital via Edhi ambulance. Police cordoned off the area and have launched an investigation into the killing.
Quetta, September 10: Quetta District secured a spot in the final of the 2nd All Pakistan Chief Minister Balochistan Gold Cup Cricket Tournament 2025 after defeating Quetta Region by five wickets in a nail-biting floodlights encounter. The match, organized under the patronage of the Balochistan Sports Department and supervised by the Quetta Region Cricket Association, saw Quetta Region winning the toss and opting to bat first. They posted 136 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Waqar top-scored with a solid 37, while Nasrullah contributed 29 and Abdul Manan added 25 runs. For Quetta District, Zeeshan and Muhammad Umar bowled impressively,…
BEIJING (6 AM Report): Bilal Khan Kakar, Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Investment Board, highlighted the province’s vast natural resources, stating that Balochistan holds immense potential not only for Pakistan’s economic growth but also for regional development. Speaking at the successful Pak-China B2B Investment Conference in Beijing, he said the event marked a significant milestone in strengthening economic cooperation between Pakistan and China. During the conference, both countries formally signed 21 joint projects and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at $850 million, covering sectors such as energy, minerals, agriculture, infrastructure, logistics, technology, and trade. Bilal Khan Kakar noted that several…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Dr. Rabba Khan Belidi, Provincial Minister for Women’s Development, announced that the Balochistan government has established Legal Aid Desks and Gender Desks across the province to ensure protection of women’s rights, access to justice, and economic empowerment. She emphasized that sustainable development cannot be achieved without integrating women into the mainstream. Dr. Belidi made these remarks during a meeting with UN Women Balochistan head Ayesha Wadood and Dawood Nangial, where they discussed the challenges faced by women in the province, ongoing initiatives, and potential future collaborations. Highlighting the government’s efforts, Dr. Belidi said the Women Economic…
Qilla Saifullah (6 AM Report): Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Khan Bugti, has declared that political differences aside, the entire province is united against terrorism and will never bow down to extremists. He said terrorism, whether in the name of religion or ethnicity, is nothing but brutality and an open act of hostility against the nation. Addressing a large public gathering in Qilla Saifullah on the invitation of MPA Maulvi Noorullah, CM Bugti strongly condemned the recent suicide attack on a political rally in Quetta. He extended condolences to the bereaved families, saying, “Killing innocent citizens and travelers is…
TURBAT (6 AM Report): Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, Justice Rozi Khan Barrech, has declared that the judiciary recognizes no distinctions based on tribe, community, or ethnicity, but only two categories: the honest and the corrupt. He made these remarks while addressing judicial officers during his visit to Turbat. Justice Barrech issued a stern warning that corrupt officials will not be tolerated under any circumstances and will have no place in the judiciary. At the same time, he assured that honest, hardworking, and dedicated officers will be fully supported, their efforts acknowledged, and their services rewarded. During the…
