QUETTA: (ANN) – Member of the Balochistan Assembly and PML-N leader Zarak Khan Mandokhail has said that the development and prosperity of the country and nation are linked to education. He stressed that along with regional development, education and skill-building are essential to meet modern challenges. In a statement, Mandokhail expressed his desire that every child in his constituency, as well as across Balochistan, should achieve success in education. “An educated and healthy society is my foremost priority,” he remarked. Highlighting the province’s backwardness compared to other regions of the country, the MPA noted that the literacy rate in Balochistan…
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JACOBABAD (ANN) — Maulana Abdul Ghafur Haidari, central secretary-general of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI), on Sunday sharply criticized the federal and provincial governments for failing to provide security in Balochistan and elsewhere, saying more than 1,000 military personnel have been martyred in the province while the state remains unable to restore law and order. Addressing visitors led by Dr. A.G. Ansari, the Jacobabad district chief, and congratulating JUI Sindh leaders on the success of a five-day peace march, Maulana Haidari said a government that cannot guarantee the safety of people in roads and markets has no moral or political right to…
MASTUNG (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Mastung, Bahram Saleem, paid a surprise visit to the Shaheed Nawab Ghaus Bakhsh Raisani Memorial Hospital on Thursday and praised the hospital’s modern healthcare facilities, calling them a “blessing” for the people of Mastung. During the visit, the hospital’s CEO, Dr. Aamir Iqbal Raisani, gave the Deputy Commissioner a detailed briefing on the institution’s current performance. DC Bahram Saleem inspected several key departments, including the Emergency Response Center, X-ray unit, laboratory, medicine store, OPDs, wards, dialysis center, and CCU. He particularly noted the newly relocated Emergency Response Center near the main gate, which he…
SOHBATPUR (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Sohbatpur, Farida Tareen, has directed officials of the Buildings Department to ensure uncompromised quality in all construction projects and to complete them within the stipulated timeframe by utilizing all available resources. She emphasized that the government is spending substantial funds on education and public welfare, making it the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to deliver projects that are durable and beneficial for the people in the long term. During her visit, the DC inspected the under-construction Government Girls College Sohbatpur and the District Complex Building, reviewing ongoing construction activities in detail. Executive Engineer Buildings,…
PISHIN (By Mohib Tareen): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mansoor Ahmed Qazi has said that the district administration is extending all possible cooperation and facilities to Afghan brothers and sisters returning to their homeland, while taking steps within its capacity to address the challenges they face. He expressed these views during his visit to the Afghan refugee camp in Tehsil Saranan, where he interacted with the refugees. Wing Commander Fakhruddin Khan and Assistant Commissioner Naimatullah Tareen also accompanied him. The DC said that efforts for the dignified and respectful repatriation of Afghan refugees would continue, adding that no government official or individual…
Chaman (UNA): The Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Chaman has been completely sealed following a bomb explosion near the local taxi stand late last night, which left six people dead and one injured. Security officials said the crime scene has been sealed, with bomb disposal squads and forensic teams on-site to determine the nature of the blast. Evidence has been collected, and investigations are underway. The closure of the border has stranded hundreds of people on both sides, waiting for the crossing to reopen. Authorities confirmed the border will only be reopened after complete security clearance.
Quetta (UNA): In a major anti-adulteration drive, the Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) carried out large-scale operations across Quetta, targeting milk and dairy suppliers in areas including Alamdar Road, Sariab, Ghousabad, Mekangi, Kasi Road, and Toghi Road. During inspections of 28 shops and 15 milk carrier vehicles, samples of 7,270 liters of milk were sent to mobile laboratories for testing. Authorities seized and destroyed 285 liters of adulterated milk and 216 kilograms of substandard yogurt on the spot, while eight outlets were heavily fined for violating food safety laws. Secretary Food Balochistan, Manzar Javed Ali, emphasized that the authority would not tolerate…
Quetta (UNA): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle conducted an operation in Quetta, arresting an alleged smuggling agent, Asadullah, along with 14 Afghan nationals. According to an FIA spokesperson, the arrested agent was involved in illegally trafficking Afghan citizens. Investigators recovered photographs, messages, and other crucial evidence related to human smuggling from his mobile phone. The FIA confirmed that Asadullah maintained contacts with other smuggling agents. Interrogation is underway, and raids are being carried out to apprehend more suspects linked to the network.
Quetta (UNA): Most districts of Balochistan experienced hot and dry weather on Thursday, with temperatures peaking at 41°C in Nokundi, according to the Provincial Meteorological Department. Quetta recorded a maximum of 31°C, Kalat 28°C, Ziarat 23°C, Zhob 34°C, Sibi 40°C, Turbat 39°C, and Chaman 34°C. Along the coast, Gwadar reported 32°C while Jiwani stood at 30°C. The Met Office has advised the public to take precautionary measures to avoid the adverse effects of the heat.
Dera Allah Yar (ANN) A Martyrs’ Monument built within the premises of the SP Office Sohbatpur was inaugurated by SSP Zeeshan Ali Brohi in a solemn ceremony on Thursday. A smartly turned-out police contingent presented a salute as officers, personnel, and families of the martyrs gathered to honor the fallen. Speaking on the occasion, SSP Brohi said that the police have laid down their lives in the line of duty to restore peace and order, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten. He reaffirmed that the families of the martyrs will never be left alone, assuring continued support from the…