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The wheel-jam and shutter-down strike in Quetta once again highlighted the destructive pattern of political protest in Balochistan. Called in response to the tragic suicide attack on the Balochistan National Party public meeting on Sept 2, in Quetta that was addressed by BNP president Akhtar Jan Mengal, PkMAP chairman a d Tehreek Tehafuz aen Pakistan, the strike was meant to demonstrate solidarity with victims and demand justice. Instead, it quickly descended into chaos, leaving ordinary citizens to bear the heaviest burden. From the early morning hours, roads were blocked, rickshaws and vehicles were attacked, and commercial life was paralyzed. Police…
By Kamran Raja For years, the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) has positioned itself as a peaceful advocate for the families of missing persons in Balochistan. Their protests, often led by grieving women holding photos of sons and husbands, have become powerful visual symbols of suffering and resistance. Sit-ins outside press clubs in Islamabad, Karachi, and Quetta, with emotional mothers and powerful speeches, have gained BYC support from both Pakistan and abroad. But according to local observers, this emotive activism may be concealing a more troubling reality. Evidence and intelligence suggest that the BYC functions not just as an advocacy group,…
Quetta (6 AM Report): Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, in his message on Defence Day, said that September 6 is remembered as a day of courage, bravery, and everlasting sacrifices. He paid tribute to the martyrs, stating that they protected the sanctity of the motherland with their blood. “Our valiant soldiers inflicted a humiliating defeat on the enemy,” he said. Bugti added that the day is also a renewal of the pledge that Pakistan’s borders will never be compromised. He shared this message on the social media platform X.
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced that all political parties in the province will be required to conclude their rallies by sunset in order to maintain law and order and ensure public convenience. Speaking to the media at the Balochistan Assembly on Friday, CM Bugti strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on Sariab Road, calling it an attempt by anti-peace elements to spread fear among innocent civilians. “Terrorists have no nation or tribe; their only purpose is bloodshed and chaos,” he remarked. He reaffirmed that the people of Balochistan are courageous and have…
Beijing (PR): Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade, Bilal Khan Kakar, held key meetings with representatives of various Chinese investment companies during the Pak–China B2B Investment Conference in Beijing. He briefed the investors on the vast opportunities available in Balochistan, the incentives and facilities provided by the Government of Pakistan, and the proactive role of the Investment Board in promoting business and investment. Highlighting Balochistan as a land of immense potential, he emphasized that the province offers a rapidly improving business environment for Chinese investors. He underscored that the operationalization of Gwadar Port, development of five…
Quetta (PR): The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) has announced special arrangements to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the holidays of Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ and Pakistan’s Defence Day. According to QESCO, there will be no load-shedding on September 6 and 7, and electricity will remain available across all feeders of the provincial capital, Quetta. District headquarters feeders throughout Balochistan will also be exempted from load-shedding during these two days. However, rural feeders will continue to follow their existing schedules. QESCO further stated that operational staff will remain present in offices throughout the holidays to address consumer complaints and respond swiftly…
LAHORE (INP): Dangerous flooding in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers, combined with torrential rains, has caused massive destruction across many cities of Punjab. Hundreds more villages have been submerged, millions of acres of crops destroyed, and in Gujrat, urban flooding caused by heavy downpours has paralyzed life. As a result of flooding in the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers, nearly 4,000 villages and more than 3.5 million people have been affected in Punjab, while millions of acres of crops have been wiped out. The Indian High Commission has sent another letter to the Indus Water Commission, stating that the…
ISLAMABAD (Handout): Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, visited the Embassy of Afghanistan in Islamabad on Friday, where he met with Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, Maulvi Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb. Governor Kundi expressed deep sorrow and grief over the recent earthquake in Afghanistan that caused significant loss of life and property. He offered heartfelt condolences to the ambassador on the large-scale casualties and prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased and the speedy recovery of the injured. On the occasion, the Governor also wrote his condolence message in the visitors’ book at the Afghan Embassy. Ambassador Shakeeb thanked Governor Kundi…
