Provincial senior vice president calls for Imran Khan’s release, urges supporters to participate peacefully in demonstrations across the country QUETTA (PR): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Balochistan Senior Vice President Syed Sadiq Agha has announced that the party will hold nationwide protests on August 5, including across Balochistan, calling for the release of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan. In a statement, Syed Sadiq Agha described August 5, 2023, as a significant day in Pakistan’s political history, saying the arrest of Imran Khan marked the beginning of a prolonged period of political, constitutional and economic instability whose effects, he claimed,…
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Spokesperson urges government to ensure foolproof security, appeals for inter-sect participation and vigilance during Chehlum observances QUETTA (UNA): Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafaria (TNFJ) Balochistan has called on the provincial government to ensure comprehensive security arrangements for Arbaeen (Chehlum) processions and mourning gatherings across the province, citing the importance of safeguarding participants during the religious observances. Speaking at a joint meeting of the party and its affiliated organizations to review preparations for Chehlum of the martyrs of Karbala, TNFJ Balochistan spokesperson Tariq Jafri said Arbaeen holds great religious significance and large processions similar to those held on Ashura are expected in cities and towns…
Election Commission says polling continues peacefully as authorities ensure every registered voter can exercise the right to vote BARKHAN (UNA): Polling for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly general elections continued peacefully in Barkhan on Sunday, with the Election Commission making special arrangements to facilitate all registered Kashmiri refugee voters, including a dedicated polling booth for the district’s only registered female voter. According to the District Election Commission, a special polling booth was established at the Government Girls High School, Barkhan, where all required polling staff and election facilities were provided to enable the lone female voter to…
Parents seek action against hospital staff after four-year-old suffers severe injury; emergency services at trauma centre also questioned QUETTA (UNA): A four-year-old child sustained a serious injury during a circumcision procedure at Bolan Medical College (BMC) Hospital in Quetta, with the family alleging medical negligence and demanding immediate legal and departmental action against those responsible. According to the child’s family, the procedure resulted in a severe injury to the child’s genitalia, leaving him in intense pain. They said the child was later taken to the newly established Trauma Centre on Spini Road for emergency treatment. The family further alleged that…
Traditional fishing boat struck near Demi Zar; injured fisherman shifted to Darman Jah Hospital for treatment ORMARA (UNA): A fisherman was seriously injured after a high-speed boat collided with a traditional fishing boat off the coast of Demi Zar near Ormara on Sunday, according to local sources. The incident occurred while local fishermen were engaged in routine fishing in a small traditional wooden boat, locally known as a Yakdar, when it was reportedly struck by a speeding boat. The impact left Barkat, son of Karim Bakhsh, who was aboard the fishing vessel, with serious injuries. Following the collision, nearby fishermen…
Police assure swift action on public complaints as residents raise concerns over crime, narcotics, patrols and traffic issues CHATTAR (ANN): SDPO Dera Murad Jamali Circle Ghulam Sarwar Mengal has said that effective policing is impossible without public trust, stressing that close cooperation between citizens and law enforcement is essential for combating crime and maintaining lasting peace. He made the remarks while addressing an open court (Khuli Kachehri) held at Shaheed Nazeer Ahmed Umrani Police Station, Mangoli, under the directives of Balochistan Chief Minister, Inspector General of Police Balochistan, DIG Naseerabad Range and SSP Naseerabad. The open court was organized to…
Citizens say absence of local billing office forces consumers to travel to other cities for bill corrections and related services SIBI (Abbas Chisht): Gas consumers in Sibi have called on Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to establish a permanent billing section in the district, saying the absence of a local billing office has created significant difficulties in resolving billing-related issues. Residents said consumers are forced to travel to offices in other cities for routine matters such as bill corrections, disputed meter readings and other billing complaints, resulting in unnecessary financial costs and loss of time. Public and social representatives urged…
PMD warns rainfall will remain below normal across most of the province; experts call for urgent relief measures and long-term water management strategy QUETTA (UNA): Nearly 70 percent of Balochistan remains under drought conditions, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warning that this year’s monsoon is expected to remain weak across most of the province, raising concerns over worsening water shortages, declining agricultural output and increasing pressure on livestock. Most Districts Expected to Receive Below-Normal Rainfall According to the PMD, monsoon activity is likely to remain largely confined to the eastern and northeastern districts of Balochistan, while central, western, southern…
Inam-ul-Haq says over 209,000 children to be vaccinated across 13 districts as authorities intensify efforts to halt poliovirus transmission QUETTA (6 AM Report): Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Balochistan Coordinator Inam-ul-Haq has said that protecting children living in areas at high risk of poliovirus remains the government’s top priority, announcing that a special anti-polio vaccination campaign will begin on Monday in 62 high-risk union councils across 13 districts of the province. Campaign Targets High-Risk Areas Speaking about the campaign, Inam-ul-Haq said the initiative aims to protect children under the age of five from poliovirus, a highly infectious disease that can cause…
Authorities reinforce protection of key installations, intensify snap-checking and patrols as public urged to carry identification and avoid spreading unverified information QUETTA (UNA): Security has been placed on high alert across Balochistan following the reported armed attack in Kharan district, with police, Frontier Corps (FC) and other law enforcement agencies directed to strengthen security measures and remain prepared for any emergency. According to official sources, an emergency alert issued by the police instructed officers and personnel across all districts to immediately report to their duty stations, reinforce the security of sensitive installations and maintain operational readiness to respond to any…
