Khalid Khan directs health teams to ensure no child under five is left without polio drops during district-wide campaign JAFFARABAD (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Jaffarabad Khalid Khan has said protecting every child from polio is a shared responsibility of the government and society, directing health authorities to ensure that no child under the age of five is left without vaccination during the district-wide anti-polio campaign. The deputy commissioner formally inaugurated the campaign by administering polio drops to children at an opening ceremony attended by health officials, doctors, paramedical staff, polio workers and other concerned personnel. Additional Deputy Commissioner Huzoor…
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Vehicle seized during intelligence-led operation as police intensify crackdown on drug trafficking JAFFARABAD (6 AM Report): Jaffarabad Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 55 kilograms of hashish from Quetta to Sindh, arresting three suspected traffickers and seizing the vehicle allegedly used to transport the narcotics. According to police, the operation was carried out during an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking under the directives of Inspector General of Police Balochistan Muhammad Tahir and DIG Naseerabad Range Kamran Nawaz Panjhutha, and under the supervision of SSP Jaffarabad Muhammad Maroof Usman. Acting on intelligence, police intercepted a Suzuki vehicle and recovered 55…
Refresher course equips food safety officers and salt processors to improve iodized salt production, quality control and monitoring QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Balochistan Food Authority (BFA), in collaboration with Nutrition International, organized a refresher training programme on salt fortification to strengthen the capacity of food safety officers and salt processors and promote the production and monitoring of quality iodized salt across the province. The one-day training focused on improving participants’ understanding of iodized salt production, quality assurance, effective monitoring, policy implementation and regulatory compliance as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the availability of safe and nutritious food. Experts…
Federal, provincial officials discuss human rights, labour, education, health and social protection ahead of Pakistan’s UN treaty review QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Ministry of Human Rights, in collaboration with the Balochistan Social Welfare and Human Rights Department, held a provincial consultative session in Quetta to gather provincial input for Pakistan’s Second Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which will be submitted to the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Federal, Provincial Officials and Experts Participate The session brought together senior officials from federal and provincial departments, representatives of civil…
Schools scheduled to reopen on August 3 as parents, teachers urge government to review decision in light of law and order situation QUETTA (6 AM Report): Parents, teachers and members of civil society have urged the Government of Balochistan to extend the province’s summer vacations beyond August 2, citing security concerns and movement restrictions in several districts ahead of the scheduled reopening of educational institutions on August 3. According to the official academic calendar, government and private educational institutions across the province are due to resume classes on Monday, August 3. However, stakeholders say the prevailing law and order situation…
Officer says measures underway to improve traffic flow, curb illegal parking and enhance road safety across the area QUETTA (ANN): SP Traffic Sariab Yawar Abbas has said the Quetta Traffic Police is working round the clock to improve traffic flow and provide safer, more convenient road travel for the public, with targeted measures being implemented to address congestion and traffic-related issues in the busy Sariab area. Traffic Management Measures Intensified Speaking about ongoing traffic management efforts, he said Sariab is one of Quetta’s busiest localities where increasing traffic volume poses daily challenges for commuters. He added that traffic police personnel…
BBoIT vice chairman says province offers vast opportunities in mining, energy, agriculture, tourism and Gwadar as government works to improve investment climate ISLAMABAD (6 AM Report): Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) Vice Chairman Bilal Khan Kakar has said Balochistan offers vast opportunities for investment, trade and industrial growth, adding that the provincial government is taking practical steps to create a business-friendly environment for local and foreign investors. BBoIT Represents Province at National Economic Summit He made the remarks while representing Balochistan at the Pakistan Economic Summit 2026, jointly organized by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and…
ISLAMABAD (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s full solidarity with Kuwait and strongly condemned recent attacks on Kuwait and other Gulf countries amid the ongoing regional conflict. The prime minister received a call on from Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, here at the Prime Minister’s Office, a news release said. Welcoming the visiting dignitary, Prime Minister Shehbaz conveyed his best wishes to the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. Recalling the longstanding fraternal ties between the two nations,…
