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Bakht Kakar says ongoing health reforms are delivering results as govt expands medical facilities, staffing and services across the province QUETTA (ANN): Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar has said that providing every citizen with quality and timely healthcare remains the foremost priority of the Government of Balochistan, adding that ongoing reforms in the health sector are yielding positive results and all available resources are being utilized to improve medical services across the province. Healthcare Reforms Showing Positive Results He expressed these views while speaking to various delegations in Quetta. The minister said the provincial government is gradually addressing shortages…

Lawmaker says timely completion of development projects and improved basic services are essential to meeting public expectations QUETTA (ANN): Member of the Balochistan Assembly Sheikh Zarak Khan Mandokhail has said that the timely resolution of public issues, the provision of basic civic facilities and the effective completion of development projects remain the foremost responsibilities of elected representatives, adding that every effort is being made to fulfill the trust reposed in them by the people. He expressed these views while speaking to various public delegations in Quetta. Mandokhail said he remains in constant contact with the relevant government departments to…

C&W Minister says government accelerating road and bridge projects to improve connectivity, strengthen economy and ensure quality infrastructure QUETTA (ANN): Balochistan Minister for Communications and Works Mir Saleem Khosa has said that the construction of roads, bridges and other public infrastructure forms a key component of the provincial government’s development strategy, adding that work is progressing rapidly on multiple projects aimed at improving transportation facilities and strengthening connectivity between districts across the province. Focus on Transparency and Quality He made these remarks while speaking to a delegation of journalists in Quetta. The minister said the Communications and Works Department is…

Meeting with Chinese Commercial Counsellor focuses on scholarships, municipal cooperation, youth employment and sustainable urban development. KARACHI/GWADAR (6 AM Report): Chairman Municipal Corporation Gwadar Majid Johar, during a meeting with Chinese Consulate Commercial Counsellor Li Yong, presented a range of proposals aimed at promoting Gwadar’s sustainable development, improving urban infrastructure, expanding educational opportunities for students, creating employment for local youth and strengthening the fisheries sector. Chinese officials assured him that the proposals would be given positive consideration. Majid Johar, accompanied by Chief Officer Maktoum Musa, met Li Yong, Commercial Counsellor of the Economic and Commercial Office at the Consulate General…

Salahuddin Noorzai says medical college represents the region’s long-awaited aspirations for quality medical education, delays will not be tolerated NASEERABAD (6 AM Report): Commissioner Naseerabad Division Salahuddin Noorzai has said that the Naseerabad Medical College is not merely a construction project but the realization of the region’s long-standing aspirations for quality medical education. He said further delays in the project were unacceptable and directed that construction work be resumed without delay. The commissioner made the remarks during a visit to the under-construction medical college, where he reviewed the project’s progress and found that construction activities had come to a halt.…

DC Muhammad Ramzan Palal says arrangements are being finalized to observe national events with patriotism and solidarity with the people of Kashmir. USTA MUHAMMAD (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ramzan Palal has said that Kashmir Exploitation Day and Pakistan’s Independence Day are important occasions to promote national unity, patriotism and solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, adding that comprehensive arrangements are being finalized to observe both events with national zeal. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ismail Lashari, Education Department official Abdul Hameed Mengal, the Medical Superintendent and other…

Fareeda Tareen directs departments to ensure emergency readiness, flood protection measures and uninterrupted public services during monsoon season. SOHBATPUR (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Sohbatpur Fareeda Tareen has said that protecting the lives and property of residents during the monsoon season remains the district administration’s top priority, directing all relevant departments to remain on high alert and ensure swift response to any emergency. She was chairing a high-level meeting to review monsoon preparedness, attended by heads of government departments and representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Flood Protection and Resource Deployment Assessed The meeting reviewed the district’s contingency plans, including the…

Qube app enables passengers to track buses in real time as government expands technology-driven public transport under CM Sarfraz Bugti’s vision. QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Government of Balochistan has launched the Qube mobile application for passengers using the Green and Pink Bus services, introducing real-time bus tracking to improve the efficiency, safety and convenience of public transport across the provincial capital. The initiative, introduced under the vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and supervised by Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, is aimed at providing modern, technology-driven transport services for commuters. Through the Qube app, passengers can now view…

SE Mudassir Zafar Khosa says no construction within Balochistan without inter-provincial approval; alleges officials faced threats and stone-pelting attempt during site inspection. JAFFARABAD (6 AM Report): Superintending Engineer, Irrigation Circle Naseerabad Division, Mudassir Zafar Khosa, has said that the Sindh Irrigation Department will not be allowed to undertake any construction activity within Balochistan’s territorial limits without formal inter-provincial approval, reiterating that efforts will continue to halt work on the disputed Jacobabad drainage project. Speaking after inspecting the site, Khosa said tensions had escalated over the controversial Jacobabad drain after Sindh irrigation authorities allegedly continued construction despite objections raised by Balochistan.…