GWADAR (6 AM Report): The Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) has officially launched the implementation of new development projects under the Old Town Rehabilitation Initiative on the directives of Director General GDA, Moeen-ur-Rehman Khan, with the aim of upgrading the city’s infrastructure while preserving its historic identity and improving public amenities. According to the GDA, the decision to construct and widen the road from RCDC Club to the Gwadar Municipal Committee was taken following a public request made by local residents during the inauguration of Kitab Chowk. Responding promptly to the community’s demand, DG GDA approved the project, and construction work…
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QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (BUMHS), Quetta, has announced that the Nursing Colleges Admission Test (NCAT-2026) for admissions to 13 government nursing colleges across Balochistan will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the University of Balochistan, Sariab Road, Quetta. According to a press release issued by the university, all candidates have been instructed to reach the examination centre by 7:30 a.m. Sharp. Candidates arriving after the specified time will not be allowed to enter the examination venue. Candidates have been directed to download their roll number slips from the official BUMHS…
HUB (6 AM Report): Hub Police have foiled a major human smuggling attempt, detaining 15 people allegedly preparing to travel abroad through the illegal “Dunki” route and arresting three suspected facilitators as part of an ongoing crackdown on organized human trafficking. According to a police press release, the operation was carried out on the special directives of SSP Hub Mirza Bilal Hassan under the supervision of SDPO Hub Imam Yaqoob Baloch. Acting on intelligence, SHO Beirut Police Station Ataullah Jamot and his team conducted a raid and intercepted the group before they could proceed with their illegal journey, while also…
HARNAI (6 AM Report): Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Harnai Muhammad Saleem Tareen has said that protecting the lives and property of citizens and ensuring foolproof security at financial institutions remain among the top priorities of the Government of Balochistan, warning that any negligence in bank security will not be tolerated. Acting on the vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti to strengthen law and order across the province, the ADC visited the Habib Bank Limited (HBL) branch in Shahrag to review its security arrangements. During the inspection, he examined the alertness of security guards, CCTV camera coverage and recording systems,…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar, who was martyred in the terrorist attack in Mastung, was laid to rest with official honors on Thursday as senior government leaders, members of the judiciary, civil and military officials, lawyers and a large number of mourners paid tribute to his service and sacrifice. According to Syed Ameen, Staff Officer to Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the funeral prayer and burial were attended by provincial ministers, advisers, members of the Balochistan Assembly, senior civil and military officials, judges, members of the legal fraternity and local dignitaries. Participants paid…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Deputy Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly Ghazala Gola has said the provincial government is accelerating reforms to improve menstrual health and hygiene (MHM), expand access to sanitary products and ensure sustainable policy measures following the abolition of taxes on sanitary products. She made the remarks while addressing a consultative meeting organized by the MHM Working Group with the support of UNICEF in Quetta. The session was jointly chaired by Ghazala Gola and MPA Rehmat Saleh Baloch. The meeting was attended by MNA Akhtar Bibi, MPAs Khair Jan Baloch, Shahida Rauf and Kulsoom Niaz Baloch, Balochistan Revenue…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Balochistan Muhammad Tahir has said that the police uniform and duty are a source of pride, stressing that the force’s professional responsibilities have become even more critical under the prevailing security situation. Speaking during visits to several police stations in Quetta, the IGP said Balochistan Police remains on the frontline of the fight against terrorism, fulfilling its responsibility to protect the lives and property of citizens and uphold the rule of law. The IGP visited Airport, Shalkot, Kachi Baig and Sariab police stations, where he reviewed security arrangements and operational preparedness.…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday telephoned injured Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Lashari following the deadly firing incident in Mastung, inquiring about his health and assuring him of the provincial government’s full support for his treatment and recovery. During the conversation, the chief minister expressed his best wishes for Lashari’s speedy recovery and assured him that the government would take every possible measure to ensure his complete medical care. Bugti said those responsible for targeting the custodians of law and justice deserved no leniency, reaffirming that the perpetrators of the terrorist attack, along with…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail said Quetta is far more than the provincial capital, describing it as the face of the entire province and calling for renewed, coordinated efforts to restore its historical identity, enhance its beauty and accelerate sustainable urban development. Speaking to a delegation of the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) led by Musleh Uddin Mengal, the governor said Quetta is a city enriched with a distinguished history, unique urban character and exceptional natural beauty, making it imperative for all relevant provincial ministers to prioritize its development and preservation. He welcomed the launch of…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Mastung that claimed the lives of Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his security guard, declaring that the assault was not merely an attack on an individual but on the State of Pakistan and the rule of law. In a statement, the chief minister said such acts of terrorism would not be tolerated under any circumstances, adding that all those involved in the attack, along with their facilitators, would be brought to justice at all costs. “The blood of the guardians of…
