District Coordination Committee reviews development schemes, WAPDA dues and inter-departmental coordination KHARAN (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Kharan Munir Ahmed Soomro has said the timely completion of development projects under the Balochistan Special Development Initiative (BSDI), stronger inter-departmental coordination and improved public service delivery remain the district administration’s top priorities, adding that development planning is being carried out to maximize benefits for local communities. He made the remarks while chairing a meeting of the District Coordination Committee (DCC), which reviewed ongoing development projects, administrative matters and the performance of various government departments across the district. The meeting was attended by…
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SIBI (6 AM Report): The Balochistan Agriculture Department has appointed Deputy Director Agriculture Extension Dr Ayaz Ahmed Lashari (BPS-18) to the Sibi Model Farm as part of its efforts to strengthen the agricultural sector, promote modern farming practices and enhance advisory and extension services for farmers. According to the department, Dr Lashari is an experienced agricultural professional who has served in various capacities within the Agriculture Department, contributing to agricultural extension services, farmer outreach and the promotion of modern farming technologies. His appointment is expected to further develop the Sibi Model Farm as a hub for agricultural research, practical training…
BOLAN (6 AM Report): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) central leader Mir Farid Khan Raisani has said that India’s August 5, 2019 actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) remain unacceptable, reiterating that the Kashmir dispute should be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. In a statement issued on Kashmir Exploitation Day, Raisani said the constitutional changes introduced by India on August 5, 2019 marked a significant and regrettable chapter in the region’s history. He described the move as being contrary to international law and UN resolutions and urged the international…
PDMA-led programme focuses on flood risk assessment, digital mapping, real-time alerts and stronger inter-agency coordination QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan has taken another step towards strengthening disaster preparedness by conducting a specialized training programme on the Early Warning System (EWS) and Flood Susceptibility Assessment (FSA), aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of government institutions and improving coordinated emergency response to flood-related disasters. The one-day training programme was held at the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Conference Hall under the Building Resilience and Addressing Vulnerability to Emergencies (BRAVE) project with the support of UK International Development and the International Organization for…
Rights lawyer alleges affected students include Baloch and non-Baloch; university yet to issue an official response QUETTA (UNA): Claims have emerged that more than 35 students at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Quetta Campus were expelled after they allegedly did not stand or sing during the Pakistani national anthem at a university ceremony. However, the university administration had not issued any official statement on the matter by the time this report was filed. The claim was made by Quetta-based lawyer and human rights activist Imran Baloch in a statement posted on social media. He alleged that more…
More than 12,000 voters to cast ballots on August 9 as Election Commission finalizes security and monitoring arrangements QUETTA (UNA): All arrangements have been finalized for the second phase of by-elections to 11 general seats of local government institutions in six districts of Balochistan, with polling scheduled for August 9, 2026, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said. According to the election schedule, the by-elections will be held for vacant seats in various Municipal Committees, a Municipal Corporation and Union Councils in the districts of Zhob, Loralai, Sibi, Kalat, Khuzdar and Hub. A total of 39 candidates are contesting the…
District Livestock Officer says efforts continue to improve animal health, prevent disease and ensure safe meat production GWADAR (6 AM Report): District Livestock Officer Dr Sabir Ali Baloch has said the Balochistan government, in line with the public welfare vision of the provincial administration and the chief minister, is continuing efforts to safeguard livestock health, prevent animal diseases and expand veterinary services across Gwadar, with more than 15,000 animals treated and 6,542 vaccinated during July 2026. He said the Livestock and Dairy Development Department carried out extensive activities throughout the district during July, focusing on disease prevention, veterinary treatment, vaccination…
Bus unions from Balochistan, Punjab and KP to join strike, cite security concerns, inflation and transport-related challenges QUETTA (UNA): The All Balochistan Bus Union, along with bus unions from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has announced its support for the wheel-jam strike, sit-in and protest called by Jamaat-e-Islami Balochistan on August 7, citing deteriorating security, rising inflation, alleged extortion linked to petroleum transportation and law and order concerns on national highways. The announcement was made during a meeting at the All Balochistan Bus Union office in Jabal Noor, Quetta, where Jamaat-e-Islami Balochistan Ameer and Member of the Balochistan Assembly Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman…
QUETTA (UNA): The Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) has strongly condemned the killing of journalist Nazar Ali Kundrani, Vice President of the Awami Press Club Sohbatpur, and called for a transparent investigation and the immediate arrest of those responsible. In a joint statement, BUJ President Manzoor Ahmed Rind, General Secretary Shah Hussain Tareen, members of the cabinet and the executive council expressed deep grief and concern over the killing of the journalist, who was shot dead in Dera Allah Yar in connection with what was described as a personal dispute. The BUJ leadership termed the killing a tragic incident that…
CHAMAN (UNA): One labourer was killed and four others injured after unidentified assailants allegedly hurled a hand grenade at workers sleeping at their accommodation in the Old Chaman area late on Tuesday, police and local sources said. The deceased was identified as Nasruddin, 28, son of Ghulam Fareed, a resident of Kashmore, Sindh. Following the attack, the injured workers were rushed to a nearby hospital. One of the injured, whose condition was reported to be critical, was referred to Quetta for advanced medical treatment, while the remaining three victims continue to receive treatment at the local hospital. According to initial…
