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  • Solar-powered tube wells and major development projects mark new era in Balochistan: Jattak

    Solar-powered tube wells and major development projects mark new era in Balochistan: Jattak

    QUETTA (6 AM Report): Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Haji Ali Madad Jattak said that that frequent power outages had severely impacted the agriculture sector, bringing it to the brink of collapse. However, with tireless efforts by Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti and the provincial government, this challenge was finally overcome.

    Speaking at his residence with various attendees, he announced that the longstanding goal of converting agricultural tube wells to solar power has been achieved by the current government.

    Minister Jattak emphasized that within just six months, the government, under Chief Minister Bugti’s leadership, initiated three major projects through public-private partnerships. These include the Mountain View Park in Mariabad, Quetta, the Circular Road Integrated Parking Plaza, and the LPG Technical Laboratory in Taftan.

    He shared that the Mountain View Tech Park would equip thousands of young people with vocational skills over the next six months, while the modern Circular Road Integrated Parking Plaza will feature state-of-the-art digital parking facilities, easing inner-city traffic flow and enhancing business and public convenience.

    The minister stated that the government’s primary aim is to improve the lives of ordinary citizens, a goal they are dedicatedly pursuing around the clock.

  • Media’s Role Vital in Polio Campaign Success: DC Humaira

    Media’s Role Vital in Polio Campaign Success: DC Humaira

    UTHAL (Aziz Yousafzai): Deputy Commissioner Humaira Baloch praised the media’s crucial role in raising awareness about the national polio campaign, highlighting how their coverage has been instrumental in its success. She acknowledged that Lasbela district’s polio eradication efforts have been recognized as exemplary across Balochistan.

    She expresses these view in a meeting of media representatives was held at the District Council Hall, Uthal here on Wednesday

    Baloch emphasized the responsibility of parents to ensure their children receive polio vaccination drops, framing it as a national duty to protect them from lifelong disability. She urged community members to actively participate in the campaign.

    The meeting also featured detailed briefings on the polio initiative from Dr. Mansoor Raisani, ADHOC Officer, and UNICEF Coordinator Alamgir Baloch, who provided insights into the challenges and strategies involved in combating polio in the region.

    This collaborative effort aims to enhance awareness and mobilize community support for the vital health initiative, ensuring a polio-free future for children in Balochistan.

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  • Chief Minister’s youth skills program to empower Balochistan’s youth for global opportunities: Naseem

    Chief Minister’s youth skills program to empower Balochistan’s youth for global opportunities: Naseem

    QUETTA (INP) – Provincial Advisor for Climate Change and Environment, Naseem-ur-Rehman Khan Malakhel, said that  “The youth of Balochistan now have the opportunity to access global job markets, where their hard work and dedication will bring honor to Pakistan,” Malakhel lauded the launch of the Chief Minister Youth Skills Development and Overseas Employment Program, calling it a transformative step toward economic prosperity and sustainable development in Balochistan.

    In his statement, Malakhel congratulated Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on initiating this visionary program, which aims to equip 30,000 young individuals from the province with marketable skills and send them to Europe and Gulf countries for employment opportunities. “This initiative will not only combat unemployment but also revolutionize the provincial economy,” he said.

    Malakhel emphasized that the program aligns with a long-term strategy to empower Balochistan’s youth by enhancing their skills and making them self-reliant. “This initiative opens new doors for the youth, enabling them to showcase their talents on the global stage,” he added.

    The advisor noted that participants will receive training in modern technologies and other essential skills, which will significantly increase their employability.

    He also stressed that the program will positively impact the province’s economy by generating foreign remittances, which will play a crucial role in stabilizing Balochistan’s financial landscape. “This initiative guarantees sustainable development, and the provincial government under Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti deserves credit for this forward-thinking policy,” he stated.

    Malakhel reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and merit in the program, with equal participation from all districts of Balochistan. “There will be no room for favoritism or bias,” he assured, underlining that the program will serve as a golden opportunity for the province’s youth to improve their lives and contribute to Balochistan’s progress.

    In conclusion, Malakhel expressed hope that the Chief Minister Youth Skills Development Program would usher in a new era of prosperity, paving the way for further development and economic growth across the province.

  • GoB committed to upgrading hospitals with modern facilities: Bakht Kakar”

    GoB committed to upgrading hospitals with modern facilities: Bakht Kakar”

    QUETTA (6 AM Report): Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar announced that the Balochistan government is upgrading all hospitals with modern and high-quality facilities under the vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti. These initiatives aim to improve the healthcare system and provide residents with top-notch medical services, reducing the need to seek treatment in other provinces.

    The minister made these remarks during his visit to the under-construction Bacha Khan Hospital in Nawan Killi. He instructed officials to expedite the construction to ensure healthcare services are available to the local population at the earliest.

    Kakar emphasized that the establishment of this hospital will eliminate the need for residents of Nawan Killi and nearby areas to travel long distances for medical care. “This hospital will not only provide quality medical facilities at the local level but also reduce the burden on major hospitals like the Civil Hospital,” he said.

    He further added that once operational, the hospital will address health issues promptly, contributing to significant improvements in the overall health situation. Kakar also reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and announced that more welfare projects would soon be introduced to benefit the public.

  • Mengal refuses to become part of constitutional amendment

    Mengal refuses to become part of constitutional amendment

    ISLAMABAD (PPI):  Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) Chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal on Saturday refused to become part of the much-touted proposed

    constitutional amendment by saying that his party won’t be a party in the passage of the constitutional amendment, which he claimed, was being “forcefully”

    pushed through.

    Speaking to media after meeting Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to mull over constitutional amendment, he said that

    constitution wasn’t a secret document and it was right of every citizen and political parties to get to know about any tweaks in the constitution.

    “The question is who is orchestrating this move of bringing constitutional amendment,” he said in a thinly-veiled reference to powers that be. Mengal blamed

    former military rulers for behaving in the same forceful manner to get elected in managed referendums.

    He regretted that the MNAs didn’t have any prestige left as they were picked up by the unknowns for asserting their wills, mentioning that he won’t become part of the constitutional amendment till the release of his party MNAs.

  • FIA arrests man outside US consulate in Karachi for visa fraud

    FIA arrests man outside US consulate in Karachi for visa fraud

    KARACHI (INP):  In a significant operation, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a resident of Lahore outside the US Consulate in Karachi for attempting to obtain a US visa using forged documents linked to a cricket club.

    The accused, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly seeking a visa based on these fraudulent documents when authorities intervened.

    According to sources, the individual had acquired the fake paperwork from an agent named Sajjad, for which he settled matters for a sum of 32,000 UAE dirhams, equivalent to approximately 450,000 Pakistani rupees.

    Upon questioning, the accused failed to provide satisfactory responses regarding the legitimacy of the documents he presented.

    The FIA’s swift action underscores the agency’s commitment to combating visa fraud and ensuring the integrity of the visa application process.

    Further investigations are underway to uncover more details about the agent and any potential network involved in such fraudulent activities.

  • PML-N led central Govt wants to control judiciary: JI Ameer

    PML-N led central Govt wants to control judiciary: JI Ameer

    MULTA (PR):  Jamaat-e-Islami emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday mocked the ongoing tussle on the 26th constitutional amendment saying “well done all”.

    In his message on social media site X, he wrote that Bilawal asserted that Maulana Fazlur Rehman has 100 percent agreed with the PPP on the constitutional

    amendment. The PTI chairman also claimed to have consensus with the Maulana.

    JI emir added that Rana Sanaullah declared that the Maulana supported the government’s draft on the proposed constitutional amendment. “It shows that all

    parties are agreed that the next Chief Justice of Pakistan would not be Mansoor Ali Shah; the most senior judge would not be the CJP,” Hafiz Naeem wrote.

    These tactics showed that the government would control the judiciary, “well done all,” he sarcastically berated all parties. Meanwhile, the PTI has decided to boycott the voting process for constitutional amendments while the coalition government is determined to pass the amendment, come what may, today.

  • Dialogue is not PTI’s politics, says Rana Sanaullah

    Dialogue is not PTI’s politics, says Rana Sanaullah

    ISLAMABAD (INP):  PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that the dialogue is not the style of the PTI’s politics.

    “It is my considered opinion that the PTI could not be convinced, creating consensus or holding dialogue is not the PTI’s type of politics,” special assistant to the PM on political affairs, Rana Sanaullah said.

    “They will do, what they are doing for the last 10 years,” PML-N veteran said. “They are talking something else over there and pretending that they are consulting,” he said.

    “I pray for the success of Maulana (Fazlur Rehman), they are tricking with him,” Sanaullah said. Earlier, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, called for more time to review the proposed legislation.

    Sources close to the development revealed that the JUI-F has expressed concerns about rushing through the amendments without enough consultation and suggested the government not to take any hasty decision.

    During a meeting, the final draft of the amendment was presented to JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman, suggested that more time is needed to discuss the implications of the changes.

    It is to be mentioned here that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Political Committee has announced that it will boycott the voting process for constitutional amendments in both houses. According to the official statement, the committee has also decided to protest against PTI members of the National Assembly and Senate who participate in the voting process.

  • PTI announces complete boycott of constitutional amendment voting

    PTI announces complete boycott of constitutional amendment voting

    ISLAMABAD (PPI): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to completely boycott the voting process for constitutional amendments in both houses of Parliament (Senate and National Assembly).

    During a meeting chaired by Barrister Gohar, the PTI’s political committee decided not to participate in what they deemed a highly controversial and non-transparent amendment process.

    According to a statement, PTI will fully boycott the voting on constitutional amendments in both the Senate and the National Assembly.

    The party also decided to protest vigorously against any PTI members who would violate party policy by participating in the voting process.

    The political committee stated that a group that has usurped the people’s mandate and engaged in electoral theft had no moral, democratic, or constitutional justification to amend the Constitution.

    They criticised the current government for attempting to impose a state of lawlessness and undermine democracy through these amendments.

    The committee emphasised that PTI has opposed these controversial amendments from the beginning, viewing them as detrimental to the country’s future, and will completely dissociate from the voting process in both houses.

    The statement further noted that members of Parliament who were elected on PTI tickets are bound to follow party policy and directives from founder Imran Khan.

    Party workers were urged to hold peaceful protests outside the residences of any members participating in the voting against party policy.

    The political committee concluded that those who remained loyal to Imran Khan and adhered to party policy regarding constitutional amendments would win the hearts of the public by standing against tyranny and fascism.

    Setback for PTI as its two senators announce support for amendment

    In a setback for PTI, two of its senators have decided to vote the coalition government in passing the 26th constitutional amendment package, Dunya News reported here on Saturday.

    Senator Faisal and Senator Zarka will vote for constitutional amendment bill in the Senate.

    Talking to the media, PTI Barrister Gohar has confirmed that the two senators will go against the party in the voting process in the Senate.

    “We condemn their act. This is not a democracy to pick people for vote. “Our members will join the parliament proceeding and we do hope that they will support the PTI against the government,” Barrister Gohar said.

    He said PTI founder appreciated Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his efforts to forge consensus on the constitutional bill, with the consultation of the PTI.