LAHORE (PR): Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has vowed that his party will not hesitate to launch a long march if necessary to secure the rights of flood-affected communities, warning that silence over injustice would only empower the oppressors. Addressing a press conference at Mansoorah on Friday, Rehman criticized the government for relying solely on former US President Donald Trump for international advocacy and urged that India’s water aggression be taken up at the global level. He reassured victims that JI would fight their case through courts, peaceful protests, and other democratic means. “Those who lost their homes must…
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By: Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri Every year, 6th September is observed as Youm-e-Difa Pakistan (Defence Day) across Pakistan to honor the unparalleled courage of our Armed Forces and the unity of the nation during the 1965 Pakistan-India war. It is not merely a day of remembrance; it is a day of pride, sacrifice, and reaffirmation of our unbreakable resolve to defend our homeland at all costs. Today, we recall with pride and gratitude the historic victory of 1965 when Pakistan’s Armed Forces, along with the entire nation, stood shoulder to shoulder in the face of Indian aggression. That war was…
ORMARA (6 AM Report) An attempt by trawling mafia to enter Balochistan’s territorial waters was foiled by the Fisheries Department during a routine patrol off the coast of Ormara. According to officials, despite repeated warnings, several trawling boats tried to breach Balochistan’s limits. The Fisheries patrol team responded swiftly, opening fire to push the trawlers back. Many of the boats fled the area following the intervention. The Fisheries Department confirmed that its patrol teams remain on high alert to curb illegal trawling and safeguard the rights of local fishermen. Strict measures are being enforced under a zero-tolerance policy to preserve…
Quetta (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti met with Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Thursday. During the meeting, the PHF president briefed the chief minister on the national team’s recent performance and preparations for the upcoming Pro League. Chief Minister Bugti congratulated the federation on its achievements, noting that the present leadership has played a remarkable role in promoting hockey not only across Pakistan but also on the international stage. He lauded the national players’ performances in recent events, saying they had brought pride to the country.…
QUETTA (INP): A province-wide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike has been announced for September 8 in Balochistan in response to a devastating suicide bombing at a Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) rally. The announcement was made during a press conference in Quetta, where BNP-M Chief Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal and Mahmood Khan Achakzai, head of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan, condemned the attack and called for peaceful protests across the province. Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal described the incident as “heart-wrenching,” noting that just 15 minutes before the blast, BNP-M workers were chanting “Pakistan Zindabad” (Long Live Pakistan).…
The devastating floods that have swept across the country are no longer just a tale of submerged fields, broken bridges, and displaced families. They have now set in motion another alarming crisis: a looming food shortage in Balochistan. With Punjab halting the supply of wheat and flour to the province, the situation is rapidly spiraling into a humanitarian emergency. The numbers speak for themselves: within just 20 days, the price of a 100-kilogram flour bag has jumped from Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 11,000 in Chaman. Dealers warn that if the impasse persists, prices could touch an unprecedented Rs. 15,000, making…
Quetta (6 AM Report) : The Government of Balochistan has declared Saturday, September 6, 2025 (12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1447 Hijri) as a public holiday on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). According to an official notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD), all government, semi-government offices, and educational institutions across the province will remain closed. The provincial government stated that the decision was made to observe the sacred day with full religious devotion and respect. Processions, gatherings, and other religious ceremonies will be held throughout Balochistan to mark the occasion. Strict security measures are being put in place…
Beijing (ONLINE): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China, in Beijing, earlier today. The delegation-level talks were followed by a sumptuous luncheon, hosted by the Chinese Premier in honor of the Prime Minister and his delegation. During their warm and friendly meeting, the two leaders expressed their satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China relations. The Prime Minister expressed his deepest gratitude to the Chinese leadership and nation for their unflinching support to Pakistan’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and socio-economic development. Building on the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and the…
Quetta (Staff Report) — Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) President, Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal, visited the Trauma Center of Civil Hospital Quetta to inquire about the health of party leaders and workers injured in the recent suicide attack. During the visit, he met with senior BNP leader and Human Rights Secretary Haji Ahmad Nawaz Baloch, senior leader Haji Muhammad Sadiq Mengal, and several other injured party workers. Mengal was accompanied by Mir Nazir Baloch, Mir Akhtar Hussain Langov, Senator Sana Baloch, and Nawab Niaz Jan Zehri. Former BNP MPA Titus Johnson also visited the hospital a day earlier, expressing solidarity with…
