QUETTA/ISLAMABAD (ANN): Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan Nasir has said the government is pursuing comprehensive measures to strengthen peace, economic stability, investment, mineral development and public welfare, stressing that sustainable development depends on strong institutions, social harmony and effective governance. He expressed these views while meeting a series of official and civil society delegations in Islamabad. During a meeting with Islamabad Police DIG Operations Muhammad Jawad Tariq, the deputy chairman was briefed on the overall law and order situation in the federal capital and measures being taken to safeguard the lives and property of citizens. Syedaal Khan Nasir said ensuring…
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QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said there will be no safe haven for terrorists or their facilitators in the province, reaffirming the government’s resolve to continue operations until militant networks are completely dismantled. In a statement, the chief minister praised the successful intelligence-based operation carried out by security forces in the Khad Kocha area of Mastung, describing it as a significant achievement in the ongoing campaign against terrorism. Bugti said security forces acted swiftly and effectively, killing six terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan during the operation. He added that several other suspects were arrested…
QUETTA (UNA): Former Balochistan chief minister and Member of the Provincial Assembly Nawab Aslam Raisani has said the province’s challenges cannot be resolved through administrative changes alone, arguing that Balochistan requires a new social contract as its problems are fundamentally political rather than administrative. He made the remarks after filing a constitutional petition in the Balochistan High Court challenging the provincial government’s decision to abolish Kalat Division and merge Mastung into Quetta Division. The Government of Balochistan has been named as the respondent in the petition. According to the petition, the administrative reorganization was carried out without consulting local residents,…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan’s political and government leadership has unanimously condemned the terrorist attack in Mastung that claimed the lives of Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his security guard, Muhammad Zaman, describing it as a direct assault on the justice system, the rule of law and state institutions. Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, provincial ministers, advisers, parliamentary secretaries and lawmakers vowed that the martyrs’ sacrifices would not go unanswered and reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing the fight against terrorism with full determination and national unity until its logical conclusion. Balochistan Assembly Speaker Captain (Retd) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai…
HUB (6 AM Report): The Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) has intensified field enforcement operations in Hub as part of a broader drive to establish a transparent, organized and fully documented tax system across the province. Acting under the vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the guidance of Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani and the directives of BRA Chairman Abdullah Khan, the authority’s Hub team carried out inspections of doctors, clinics and healthcare facilities to assess compliance with provincial tax laws and initiate action against violations. During the inspections, service providers were briefed on their legal obligations under the Balochistan…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT), Bilal Khan Kakar, has said the provincial government is taking practical steps to make the investment process easier, more transparent and investor-friendly, with the establishment of a Business Facilitation Centre serving as a one-window platform for key government services. In a statement, Kakar said the initiative, launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, is part of a broader strategy to promote investment, improve the ease of doing business and strengthen private sector confidence through institutional reforms and effective governance. He said…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has called for immediate and coordinated measures to tackle rising street crime, unannounced power outages, water shortages, poor sanitation and the growing threat of drug abuse in Quetta, describing the city’s challenges as critical to the overall stability and development of the province. He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of Majlis Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen Pakistan led by Allama Maqsood Ali Domki. The governor directed the Commissioner Quetta and the Administrator of the Metropolitan Corporation to regularly visit suburban areas, saying effective governance begins with listening to the concerns of ordinary citizens.…
QUETTA (6 AM Report): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday hailed the successful intelligence-based operations carried out by security forces in Surab and Mastung, saying every attempt to undermine peace in the province would be thwarted and the campaign against terrorists and their facilitators would continue with full force. In a statement posted on X, Bugti commended the Pakistan Army, security forces and law enforcement agencies for conducting successful operations over the past 48 hours, saying the elimination of terrorists reflected their professionalism, operational capability and unwavering resolve. He said the operations had dismantled terrorist hideouts and frustrated…
ISLAMABAD (ANN): Balochistan Food Minister Haji Noor Muhammad Khan Dummar has called for the early launch of the Harnai–Quetta and Harnai–Sanjuwi road projects, describing the highways as vital lifelines for the people of Harnai and surrounding areas. He made the remarks during a meeting in Islamabad with National Highway Authority (NHA) Chairman Capt. (R) Asadullah Khan, where both sides reviewed the status of the Harnai–Quetta Road, Harnai–Sanjuwi Road and other pending development projects in Harnai district. The provincial minister urged the NHA to immediately complete the tendering process and begin construction of the Harnai–Quetta Road, saying the deteriorated condition of the highways had created serious difficulties for commuters…
