DERA ALLAH YAR (ANN): Four armed robbers allegedly looted Rs15 million in cash and mobile phones from an electronics shop belonging to Sardar Pehlaj Singh in broad daylight near T-Chowk on Railway Road in Dera Allah Yar, Jaffarabad. According to shop owners, the suspects entered the shop at gunpoint, held the employees at gunpoint and warned them against raising an alarm before fleeing the scene with the cash and valuables. Following the incident, SSP Jaffarabad Muhammad Maroof Usman, DSP Headquarters Talib Hussain Lashari and a heavy contingent of police reached the crime scene. Police have launched an investigation and are…
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QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail announced that the educational fees of both children of martyred Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar would be waived and offered employment to his son, Muhammad Haris, at the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS). Governor Mandokhail and Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti visited the residence of the late judge, who was martyred in a terrorist incident in Mastung, to offer condolences and Fateha for the departed soul. They expressed sympathy and solidarity with the bereaved family and met the martyr’s sons. Provincial ministers, parliamentary secretaries and members…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said the establishment of lasting peace in the province remains the government’s foremost priority, stressing that the constructive role of political, social and religious leadership is vital to achieving that objective. The chief minister made the remarks during a meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Balochistan chief Maulana Abdul Wasey, where the two leaders discussed the province’s law and order situation, the overall political and social environment, and other matters of mutual interest. Bugti said the entire nation must stand united against terrorism and forces seeking to undermine peace to…
QUETTA (UNA): Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove has said the government has never rejected dialogue and negotiations, stressing that lasting solutions to political and social issues can only be achieved through democratic and parliamentary processes. He made the remarks while speaking to delegations of political and tribal elders, where he emphasized that differences of opinion on national issues should be viewed as part of the democratic process rather than treated as hostility toward the state. Langove said Parliament remains the most effective constitutional forum where political parties can present their views, concerns and proposals within the framework of the…
USTA MUHAMMAD (UNA): Balochistan Minister for Livestock and Dairy Development Sardarzada Mir Faisal Khan Jamali has said ensuring the timely supply of irrigation water to farmers remains one of the provincial government’s foremost priorities, directing the district administration and Irrigation Department to guarantee the equitable distribution of water and take indiscriminate legal action against those involved in water theft and the use of illegal watercourses and pumping machines. Speaking to UNA during a visit to his constituency, Jamali inspected ongoing development projects, the irrigation network and the implementation of water distribution arrangements despite intense heat. He also reviewed the installation…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has vowed to defeat every conspiracy aimed at undermining peace, development and state institutions through terrorism, declaring that militant groups would never succeed in achieving their objectives and that the provincial government stood shoulder to shoulder with the country’s security institutions in the fight against terrorism. The chief minister made the remarks during a visit to the residence of Shaheed District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar, where he offered condolences to the bereaved family, met the judge’s children and other relatives, and prayed for the departed soul and the…
QUETTA (ANN): Four suspected militants were killed and multiple alleged facilitators were detained during a security forces operation in the Khad Kocha area of Mastung district, security officials said on Friday. According to security authorities, the operation resulted in the recovery of a cache of weapons and ammunition, while motorcycles allegedly used by the suspects were also seized. Security sources said the operation targeted individuals believed to be linked to what officials described as “Fitna al-Hindustan.” They said four suspected militants were killed during the operation. Officials further claimed that several other suspected militants were injured during the exchange of…
KARACHI/QUETTA (ANN): President Asif Ali Zardari said lasting peace was indispensable for Balochistan’s progress, stressing that protecting the lives and property of the people remained the state’s foremost responsibility. He directed all relevant institutions to strengthen coordination and adopt a unified strategy to improve security, expedite development projects and effectively address public issues. The remarks came during a meeting with a high-level delegation of Balochistan provincial ministers at Bilawal House in Karachi on Friday, where the province’s political, administrative, economic and development affairs, security situation, ongoing public welfare projects, investment opportunities and key governance challenges came under detailed review. Describing…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail on Friday said Pakistan’s youthful population represents one of the country’s greatest strengths and can become a powerful driver of economic growth if supported through quality education, modern skills, employment opportunities and effective empowerment. Addressing a World Population Day ceremony at a local hotel, the governor said Pakistan’s population is expected to reach 260 million by the end of 2026, presenting the country with two major challenges: managing rapid population growth and transforming its expanding population into a skilled, productive, healthy and employable workforce. “A country’s population is closely linked…
