QUETTA (UNA) – Promising employment opportunities are opening up for youth from underprivileged families in Balochistan. Under the Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (B-TEVTA) program, 180 trained youths have secured jobs in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Qatar, with 150 currently working in construction projects and companies in Saudi Arabia. B-TEVTA Managing Director Tareq Javed Mengal said that since the program’s launch in October 2024, over 12,000 applications have been received, and 6,000 youth have been enrolled in various skill-development courses. He highlighted that Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects are providing significant employment opportunities, which skilled Baloch youth are…
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Quetta (ANN) – The Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) conducted inspections in Killi Barat and surrounding areas, imposing fines on several establishments, including one restaurant and three general stores, for violations of food safety regulations. According to a BFA spokesperson, the restaurant was penalized for poor hygiene and the personal cleanliness of staff, as well as for failing to display manufacturing and expiry dates on food items. The inspection also revealed the use of chemical-printed paper and newspapers for packaging food products. In addition, the general stores were found selling expired spices and sweets. Prohibited items, including gutka and non-food grade…
Awaran (UNA) – Two Frontier Corps personnel of the 109 Wing, Muhammad Zubair and Rehmatullah Jan, were martyred in a remote-controlled IED explosion in Jha, Awaran District, Balochistan. Following the incident, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a detailed investigation into the attack.
QUETTA (6 AM Report) : The Balochistan High Court Bar Association on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent bomb blast at the Balochistan National Party (BNP) rally and announced a province-wide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. In a joint statement issued by the Bar Association’s president and cabinet members, the attack at Shahwani Stadium in Quetta was denounced as a cowardly act of terrorism that not only claimed innocent lives but also represented a deliberate conspiracy to push the country toward instability. The statement offered prayers for the martyrs and wished the injured a swift recovery. It…
Turbat (6 AM Report) : National Party President and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, has said that the suicide attack at the party’s rally in Hub was a deliberate conspiracy aimed at restricting political activities and cornering democratic forces. Speaking to reporters, Dr. Malik recalled that this was not the first such incident, citing the earlier attack on Sardar Akhtar Mengal’s long march. He said political space is being squeezed, while anti-social elements are being allowed free rein to spread intolerance across society. Paying tribute to the martyred party workers, Dr. Malik said the tragedy is…
QUETTA (6 AM Report) Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that all measures to restore peace would be made more effective, stressing that no negligence in protecting the lives and property of citizens would be tolerated. CM Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting on law and order at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat following Tuesday night’s blast at Shahwani Stadium. During the briefing, Additional Chief Secretary for Home Hamza Shafqat and Acting Inspector General of Police Saeed Wazir informed the meeting about the incident and the security situation. Speaking at the session, He directed the Home Department to…
Quetta, August 28 (6 AM Report): A delegation led by Provincial Adviser for Labour and Manpower, Sardar Baba Ghulam Rasool Khan Umrani, called on Provincial Irrigation Minister Mir Sadiq Umrani at his residence to discuss the worsening water crisis affecting farmers. Speaking on the occasion, Adviser Umrani highlighted that the ongoing cultivation season has been severely impacted due to acute water shortages, creating major challenges for farmers. The delegation briefed the minister that wheat, vegetables, and other crops are facing drastic production losses, which has put not only farmers but also the regional economy under heavy pressure. The delegation stressed…
Quetta, August 28 (6 AM Report): Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti inaugurated state-of-the-art facilities including an MRI unit, Cath Lab, and a fully digital pharmacy at Civil Sandeman Hospital Quetta on Thursday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar, Adviser Naseem-ur-Rehman Mullahkhail, MPAs Zarak Mandokhail, Ali Madad Jatak, Asfandyar Kakar, Asghar Khan Tareen, Health Secretary Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Panezai, DG Health Services Dr. Ameen Khan Mandokhail, MS Dr. Hadi Khan, and other officials. CM Bugti inspected various departments of the hospital and said the provincial government is taking serious measures to ensure the provision of modern…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel said that Pakistan and Germany have long-standing friendly relations, both friendly countries are united by a common vision of development, prosperity and peace. There are also bright prospects for further strengthening relations in the fields of advanced education, health, solar energy & modern technology. Germany’s higher education system is famous for both its quality and affordability. We are eager for German educational institutions to establish partnerships with universities in Balochistan that can provide world-class education and research opportunities to our youth. The German government can provide full support and guidance to…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that grievances with the government may exist, but the state has committed no sin. He stressed that merit, better governance, and dialogue are essential to bridge the gap with the youth. Addressing a seminar organized with the support of the European Union by PPAF and ICT, CM Bugti highlighted that Balochistan’s development is a daunting task with a limited development budget of Rs. 200 billion for a province covering 43% of Pakistan’s land area. He underlined the need for continued assistance from international development partners and the federal…
