In Kashmir Exploitation Day message, Balochistan chief minister calls India’s August 5, 2019 move a violation of international law and reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that India’s August 5, 2019 action was a blatant violation of international law, United Nations resolutions and fundamental human rights principles, adding that the only just and lasting solution to the Kashmir dispute lies in the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination through a free plebiscite in accordance with UN resolutions. August 5 Move Described as Violation of International Law In…
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Says province has shifted from paper-based administration to digital governance, with automated PSDP, geo-tagging, project monitoring and data-driven planning improving transparency and delivery QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan has transformed its development planning system from paper-based administration to modern digital governance, enabling the province to achieve a record 114 percent utilization of development funds while significantly improving transparency, project monitoring and implementation, Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi said on Tuesday. Planning Department Unveils Reform Agenda Addressing a press briefing on the performance of the Planning and Development Department, Buledi said the provincial government had introduced…
BBoIT vice chairman says peace, investment-friendly policies and infrastructure development are creating new economic opportunities under the provincial government’s reform agenda QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) Vice Chairman Bilal Khan Kakar has said that Pakistan’s long-term economic growth and sustainable prosperity are closely linked to the development of Balochistan, adding that the province possesses the natural resources, strategic location and investment potential to play a pivotal role in the country’s economy. Peace Described as Foundation for Economic Growth Speaking to various delegations at his office on Tuesday, Kakar said lasting peace and stability in…
By Essa Tahir Every few years, Pakistan’s political landscape is revisited by a familiar proposal: the creation of new provinces. Advocates argue that smaller administrative units would bring government closer to the people, improve public service delivery, and promote balanced regional development. These arguments are not without merit. Around the world, administrative restructuring has often contributed to more efficient governance. Yet the success of such reforms has never depended solely on drawing new boundaries. It has depended on the quality of governance that exists within them. This distinction is particularly important for Pakistan today. The country is confronting one of…
Communications secretary orders round-the-clock work on Balochistan High Court expansion project, stresses uncompromising construction standards QUETTA (6 AM Report): Secretary Communications and Works Balochistan Babar Khan has said that the timely completion of public-interest development projects, transparent implementation and adherence to the highest construction standards remain among the provincial government’s foremost priorities. He warned that any negligence, unnecessary delay or compromise in the execution of the Balochistan High Court expansion project would not be tolerated. He made the remarks during a detailed inspection of the Balochistan High Court expansion project, where he reviewed the pace of construction and overall…
DG Social Welfare fulfils promise by providing wheelchair to differently-abled youth from Sibi QUETTA (6 AM Report): Director General Social Welfare Balochistan Mir Saifullah Khan Khetran has said that the welfare of vulnerable, deserving and differently-abled persons, along with the timely resolution of their problems, remains one of the Social Welfare Department’s foremost responsibilities. He said the department would continue taking practical steps to support, encourage and provide essential assistance to persons with disabilities. He made the remarks while handing over a wheelchair to Usman Ghani, a differently-abled young man from Sibi, fulfilling a commitment he had made during a…
Lasbela commissioner reviews administrative performance, development projects and law and order during visit to Hub district HUB (Raees Farhan Jamali): Lasbela Division Commissioner Saira Atta has said that the provision of quality public services, the timely completion of development projects and the transparent and efficient use of government resources are among the Government of Balochistan’s foremost priorities. She directed all relevant departments to make public service their primary objective and discharge their responsibilities effectively through close coordination and a unified strategy. She made the remarks while chairing an introductory and review meeting at the LIEDA Conference Hall during her visit…
DC directs completion of preparations for rallies, seminars, tableaux and public awareness programmes ahead of August 5 observance KALAT (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Munir Ahmed Durrani has said that Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir serves as an important occasion to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, reaffirm support for their right to self-determination and highlight internationally what he described as India’s unlawful actions in the disputed territory. He directed all relevant departments to ensure that programmes marking August 5 are organized in a coordinated manner and with national spirit. On the deputy commissioner’s instructions, the district administration has formally launched preparations for…
Deputy commissioner directs timely completion and strict quality standards as local government projects move forward KHARAN (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Munir Ahmed Soomro has directed the authorities to ensure that all development projects under the Balochistan Special Development Initiative (BSDI) Phase-III are implemented with transparency, high construction standards and timely completion so that their benefits reach the public without delay. He made the remarks while chairing a meeting convened to open tenders for Local Government development schemes under BSDI Phase-III. The meeting was attended by Haji Mir Abdul Latif Notezai, representative of Kharan MPA and Provincial Finance and Minerals…
District Compensation Committee reviews Patel Road and other cases; ADC expresses concern over delays in submission of official reports QUETTA (6 AM Report): Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Quetta Muhammad Anwar Kakar has directed all relevant departments to ensure the timely payment of compensation to affected families, warning that unnecessary delays in processing compensation cases will not be tolerated. He made the remarks while chairing a meeting of the District Compensation Committee, which reviewed compensation claims arising from several recent incidents, including the Patel Road case. The committee examined the progress of ongoing investigations, departmental reports and pending compensation cases, while…
