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RAWALPINDI (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to dismantle terrorist infrastructure wherever it poses a threat to the country and its people. Addressing the participants of the 20th National Workshop Balochistan here at General Headquarters, he reaffirmed that targeted operations against Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan would continue with full resolve until the menace of terrorism and its abettors are eliminated from Pakistan. The Field Marshal stated that consistent efforts of security forces and law enforcement agencies, backed…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Balochistan government has moved swiftly to ensure the best possible medical care for Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Lashari, who was injured in the Mastung terrorist attack, with Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti ordering his immediate transfer to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Quetta, and directing that all treatment expenses be borne by the provincial government. Advisor to the Chief Minister on Information and Political Affairs Shahid Rind said the chief minister took immediate notice of the incident soon after the attack and instructed the relevant authorities to provide the injured judge with the highest standard…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Adviser to the Balochistan Chief Minister on Information and Political Affairs Shahid Rind has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Mastung that claimed the lives of Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his security guard, describing it as a failed attempt to challenge the writ of the state and undermine the justice system. In a statement, Rind said targeting judges and members of the legal fraternity was part of a well-planned conspiracy aimed at spreading fear and pressuring state institutions in Balochistan. He, however, vowed that such designs would not succeed. He said those involved in…
NASEERABAD (6 AM Report): Commissioner Naseerabad Salahuddin Noorzai has directed the immediate suspension of construction work on the Sim Nala project being undertaken by the Sindh Irrigation Department within Balochistan’s territorial limits, declaring that no development scheme will be permitted in the province without prior approval and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Government of Balochistan. Chairing a high-level meeting on the issue, the commissioner said the provincial government’s interests and the protection of its people would not be compromised under any circumstances. He also ordered strict monitoring to ensure that all construction activities remain suspended until further directives…
LORALAI (6 AM Report): Commissioner Loralai Division Wali Muhammad Bareech has stressed the need for stronger coordination between the district administration and international as well as local non-governmental organizations (INGOs/NGOs), saying that transparency, accountability and effective collaboration are essential to ensure that development and humanitarian projects deliver tangible benefits to the people. He expressed these views while chairing a high-level coordination meeting at the Commissioner Office, attended by representatives of leading international and local organizations, including BRSP, Muslim Aid, Helping Hand, Society, UNHCR, Akhuwat, Tameer-e-Khalq Foundation, UNICEF, Mercy Corps, Taraqi Foundation, Danish, Sahar and Islamic Relief. The meeting reviewed ongoing…
TUMP (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Tump Barakat Ali Baloch has declared the provision of quality, timely and uninterrupted healthcare services a top priority of the district administration, warning that negligence in the health sector will not be tolerated. He issued the directives while chairing a meeting of the District Health Committee (DHC) at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Tump Sheikh Haq Hayat, District Health Officer Dr Nauroz, PPHI District Manager Haji Khan, representatives of relevant departments and other officials. The committee reviewed the performance of government hospitals, Basic Health Units (BHUs), Rural Health…
LORALAI (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Loralai Captain (Retd) Muhammad Haseeb Shuja has said the sacrifices made by martyrs for the country’s peace, the rule of law and the protection of its people are a lasting source of national pride and will always be remembered with honour. Addressing a memorial seminar at Allah Nawaz Shaheed Police Lines in tribute to the martyrs of the Ziarat Mangi Dam incident, Jahandad Shabozai, Havaldar Saifullah Shaheed and other fallen Loralai Police personnel, the deputy commissioner said the families of the martyrs were not alone, as the entire nation and the state stood firmly…
GWADAR (6 AM Report): Deputy Commissioner Gwadar Naqeebullah Kakar has said the Balochistan government is taking coordinated steps to transform Gwadar into a safe, internationally competitive tourist destination by establishing a dedicated Safe Tourism Zone equipped with modern facilities for domestic and foreign visitors. He was chairing a meeting to review the proposed Safe Tourism Zone, attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Zahoor Ahmed Baloch, Gwadar Port Authority officials Shabbir Ahmed and Munir Ahmed Bana, Gwadar Development Authority representative Shahid Baloch and other stakeholders. The meeting discussed the identification of suitable tourist sites, assessed their tourism potential and reviewed various…
LASBELA (6 AM Report): The Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Dalian Ocean University (DLOU), paving the way for scholarships, joint research, faculty and student exchange programmes, and long-term academic collaboration in marine sciences. The agreement was signed during an official visit to China by a LUAWMS delegation led by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Abdul Malik Tareen. The visit was undertaken on the directions of Federal Minister for Commerce and MNA from Lasbela, Jam Kamal Khan Alyani. The delegation, comprising Registrar Balach Rashid, Dean Ahmed Nawaz Khosa…
