QUETTA (6 AM Report): Mr. Robert Skidmore, Head of Enterprise & Competitiveness Section and Project Executive of the EU-funded GRASP Project, United Nations International Trade Centre (ITC), Geneva, visited the headquarters of the Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) in Quetta. He was accompanied by Mr. Jahanzeb Khan, Provincial Lead – GRASP Project Balochistan. During the visit, Director General Balochistan Food Authority, Mr. Waqar Khursheed Alam, briefed Mr. Skidmore on the overall functions, initiatives, and achievements of the Authority, with a particular focus on the utilisation of the support extended under the EU-funded GRASP Project. On the occasion, the official handing-over ceremony…
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QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Minister for Health Bakht Muhammad Kakar inaugurated the “Minister Health Complaint Cell” at the Directorate General of Health Office in Quetta, marking a significant step towards strengthening healthcare governance and ensuring public accountability in the province. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Health Secretary Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Panizai, DG Health Dr. Ameen Mandokhail, Complaint Cell In-charge Dr. Abu Bakar, and other senior health officials. Dr. Abu Bakar provided a detailed briefing to the minister on the objectives and operational procedures of the newly launched complaint cell. Speaking to the media after the inauguration, Minister Kakar highlighted the…
TURBAT (6 AM Report): A high-level meeting regarding the under-construction Shaheed Ghulam Farooq Memorial Hospital in Tehsil Buleida was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Planning and Development, Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi. The meeting was conducted via video link simultaneously from the Commissioner Makran’s office in Turbat and the P&D Minister’s Office in Quetta. Participants from Quetta included Provincial Secretary Health Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, Special Secretary Health Shehak Baloch, Secretary Finance Imran Zarkoon, Additional Secretary Health Abdul Razzaq Sasoli, and CEO of the hospital Dr. Raheem Buledi. On-ground attendees included Commissioner Makran Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, Deputy Commissioner Kech Basheer Ahmad…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has extended heartfelt congratulations to badminton player Sarwat Fatima on winning a silver medal for Pakistan at the South Asian Regional Badminton Championship. Hailing from Balochistan, Fatima’s outstanding performance has been celebrated as a proud moment not only for the province but for the entire nation. “Sarwat Fatima has illuminated the name of Balochistan and Pakistan with her incredible talent and determination,” said CM Bugti in his official statement. He termed her achievement a reflection of the hard work, passion, and potential of the youth of Balochistan. The Chief Minister…
QUETTA (PR): The National Party has strongly condemned the federal government’s reported plans to restructure the National Finance Commission (NFC) and reduce the share of provinces, calling it a direct attack on the Constitution and the historic 18th Amendment. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s central spokesperson described the move as “unconstitutional” and “an attempt to reverse decades of democratic progress.” The spokesperson warned that any reduction in provincial shares or tampering with the 18th Amendment would be met with fierce political and public resistance across the country. “The 1973 Constitution and the 18th Amendment are the outcome…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Acting on the special directives of the Commissioner and Chairman of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Quetta Division, a joint operation was carried out in the Nawan Killi area of Quetta. Under the supervision of RTA Quetta Division Secretary Zahoor Ahmed Baloch, a combined team of RTA officials, traffic police, and personnel from Bijli and Zarghoonabad police stations seized 13 illegal rickshaws and issued multiple traffic violation challans to drivers. Authorities stated that illegal rickshaws and vehicles without proper documentation are a major source of inconvenience for the public and contribute significantly to the city’s growing…
RAWALPINDI (6 AM Report): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), HJ, reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s unwavering support for the people of Balochistan in their quest for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development during a visit to Turbat on Wednesday. The visit was aimed at reviewing the prevailing security situation, assessing ongoing development initiatives, and strengthening civil-military coordination to promote stability in southern Balochistan. On his arrival, the COAS was received by the Corps Commander Balochistan. He was briefed in detail on the region’s security dynamics, including the threat landscape and recent successful operations against hostile elements,…
TURBAT (PR): University of Turbat (UoT) proudly celebrates Mir Zangi, President of UoT Young Peace and Development Corps (YPDC) Chapter, on successfully completing the URAAN YPDC Skills Fellowship Program 2025 under the national youth movement “Youth ki URAAN.” The Vice Chancellor of the University of Turbat, Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan, along with the entire university community, extended heartfelt congratulations to Mir Zangi on this remarkable achievement. The fellowship brought together 131 young leaders from over 45 universities across Pakistan for a week of intensive training in public policy, governance, communication, and AI literacy, along with exposure visits to the Prime…
Chess gaining official support as 13-year-old Rehan Khan Nasir honored for representing Balochistan in U.S. tournament Quetta, August 22 (ANN): Parliamentary Secretary for Sports and Culture Meena Majid Baloch has announced that the Balochistan government is taking concrete steps to revive and develop sports grounds across the province, with a special focus on nurturing young talent. Speaking to media during a ceremony held in honor of 13-year-old Rehan Khan Nasir, who represented Balochistan and Pakistan at an international inter-school chess competition in the United States, Meena Majid praised the young chess prodigy’s achievement and presented him with a cheque as…
