ADC Revenue Muhammad Ismail Mengal directs coordinated, transparent and lawful action to ensure effective implementation of repatriation policy LORALAI (6 AM Report): Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Loralai Muhammad Ismail Mengal has said that all relevant institutions will work under a coordinated and integrated strategy to further streamline and strengthen action against illegally residing foreign nationals in the district, ensuring the timely and effective implementation of government policy. He expressed these views while chairing a high-level review meeting on the implementation of the Government of Pakistan’s policy and the Government of Balochistan’s directives regarding illegally residing Afghan nationals in Loralai district.…
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AC Muhammad Akram Khan Harifal says agriculture and livestock are the backbone of Dukki’s economy, vows coordinated strategy to resolve farmers’ issues DUKKI (6 AM Report): Assistant Commissioner Dukki Muhammad Akram Khan Harifal has said that agriculture and livestock are the backbone of Dukki district’s economy, adding that the district administration is working in coordination with all relevant departments to implement an effective strategy for providing sustainable solutions to the problems faced by farmers and livestock breeders. District Administration Engages Farming Community The remarks came during a Khuli Kachehri organized by the district administration to address issues confronting farmers, growers,…
Traders’ body warns prolonged transport disruption could trigger shortages, inflation and a deepening trade crisis across the province QUETTA (ANN): Markazi Anjuman-e-Tajran Balochistan has expressed serious concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the province, urging the federal and provincial governments as well as security institutions to immediately restore security on national highways and ensure the protection of traders, transporters and the general public. Security Situation Termed a Threat to Trade In a joint statement, Markazi Anjuman-e-Tajran Balochistan President Abdul Rahim Kakar, Hazrat Ali Achakzai, Mir Yasin Mengal, Imran Tareen, Haji Saadullah Achakzai, Haji Hashim Kakar, Muhammad Jan…
CM Sarfraz Bugti-led cabinet clears scholarship programme for workers’ children, declares entire province a police area, approves new municipal bodies and key governance reforms. QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Balochistan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, on Wednesday approved a series of far-reaching decisions aimed at strengthening public welfare, law and order, education, local governance and administrative reforms, paving the way for improved public services and accelerated development across the province. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, began with prayers for the security personnel and civilians martyred in recent incidents, as well as for strength and…
Shakeel Qadir Khan orders reforms in B-TEVTA, calls for stronger industry linkages, updated training and strict action against absentee employees QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan has said that skills development is key to making the province’s youth employable, adding that transforming the Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (B-TEVTA) into an efficient, transparent and results-oriented institution is among the provincial government’s top priorities. He made the remarks while chairing a high-level meeting to review the performance and future direction of B-TEVTA. The meeting focused on measures to strengthen the institution, expand skills development initiatives,…
The latest joint study by UNICEF, Aga Khan University and the Government of Pakistan has delivered a deeply troubling warning about children’s health in the country’s industrial centers. The research found that nearly 40 percent of children living in high-risk industrial areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta and Haripur (Hattar) have blood lead levels above internationally accepted safety thresholds. The findings are particularly alarming in Hattar, where approximately 88 percent of children tested were found to have elevated lead levels. Although the study focuses on selected high-risk areas, its findings raise broader concerns about environmental health and the…
SSP says operation based on technical surveillance and human intelligence led to arrests; police reaffirm commitment to protecting minority communities. JAFFARABAD (6 AM Report): Jaffarabad Police have claimed to have solved the robbery of a Sikh shopkeeper by arresting four suspected members of the alleged gang and recovering stolen cash, mobile phones, batteries and illegal weapons. Speaking to the media, SSP Jaffarabad Muhammad Maroof Usman said the robbery took place near T-Chowk in Dera Allah Yar, where four armed men allegedly looted cash, mobile phones, batteries and other valuables from a grocery shop owned by Pahlaj Singh, a member of…
Victims from Punjab were allegedly lured with fake job offers and held captive for ransom; five vehicles seized during operation. GWADAR (6 AM Report): Gwadar City Police have rescued 12 hostages from Punjab and arrested three suspected kidnappers during a raid in the New Malaband area, police said on Wednesday. According to police, the operation was carried out on the directives of DIG Makran Range Imran Qureshi and SSP Gwadar Ataur Rehman. During the raid, police also seized five vehicles allegedly linked to the case. Victims Allegedly Lured With Fake Job Offers Police said preliminary investigations indicate that the victims…
Citizens urge immediate action on prolonged load-shedding, delayed flood compensation, irrigation issues and stalled Zawah Dam project. KALAT (6 AM Report): Residents of Kalat raised a wide range of civic and development concerns during an open court (Khuli Kachehri) organized by the district administration on the directives of the Government of Balochistan, calling for immediate action to address longstanding public issues. The open court was chaired by Assistant Commissioner Kalat Asad Samalani and attended by Tehsildar Kalat Haji Abdul Ghaffar Lehri, heads of government departments, local elders, and political and social representatives. Farmers and Community Leaders Highlight Public Concerns Representatives…
PPHI initiative offers professional training, monthly stipend and three-year employment to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare. KALAT (6 AM Report): The Government of Balochistan has launched a Community Midwifery Training Programme in Kalat under the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) to empower women and strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services by providing professional training, a monthly stipend and employment opportunities. Programme Launched Under CM’s Directives According to an official statement, the programme has been introduced on the special directives of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, with the support of Provincial Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove. Deputy Commissioner Kalat Munir Ahmed…
