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The Nation
April 25, 2018
ISLAMABAD - The federal government Tuesday failed to get the Public Sector Development Programme approved from the National Economic Council as Sindh, KP and Balochistan CMs walked out of the meeting. The provinces demanded the federal government approve the PSDP for only three monthsÃâà...
UrduPoint News
April 25, 2018
Speaker Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani such conferences were important for promoting technology and science education. She said Balochistan was moving on the path of development and work on China- Pakistan Economic Corridor project was in full swing which would change the destiny of the regionÃâà...
News18
April 25, 2018
8 Policemen Killed, 23 Injured in Three Suicide Attacks in Pak's Balochistan; Iran Warns Trump it Might Withdraw From Non-Proliferation Treaty if US Scraps Deal; All-male No More: London's Parliament Square Gets First Statue of a Woman; With Macron by His Side, Trump Warns Iran Against RestartingÃâà...
The Express Tribune
April 25, 2018
“The Tourism and Archive Department has plans to establish more libraries in Balochistan on modern lines,” said Buledi. On the occasion, senior publisher Major (retd) Nazar Hussain Zamurd and Bahram Baloch said that the state was responsible for providing latest educational facilities to citizens.
Asia Times
April 25, 2018
The Islamic State terror group has set up camp in Pakistan's Balochistan province and is targeting religious minorities and paramilitary troops in the troubled region. A highly reliable security source told Asia Times that the dreaded terror network, which was entrenched in Afghanistan's Nangarhar andÃâà...
Geo News, Pakistan
April 23, 2018
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif appointed Lt Gen (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch as the party's acting president of Balochistan on Saturday. Baloch, who is the federal minister of States and Frontier Regions, will be replacing former Balochistan chief minister NawabÃâà...
Business Standard
April 22, 2018
2 policemen killed in Quetta Pak's PML-Q member elected as new Balochistan CM Belligerent Imran says Pak PM trying to save Nawaz Sharif Political turmoil hits Balochistan Free Balochistan Movement announces worldwide protest on Balochistan Occupation Day. The annual budget of Balochistan forÃâà...
Pakistan Observer
April 22, 2018
Federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Lt-Gen (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch, former Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri, MNAs Zahid Hamid, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, Speaker Balochistan Assembly Raheela Durrani, Senator Dr Asif Kirmani, Jamal Shah Karkar, Mir Afzal Mandokhel, Saidal Khan Nasir, Yunus KhanÃâà...
Daily Times
April 22, 2018
Balochistan is undoubtedly in need of an economic lifeline. The metrics paint a dire picture for its residents. In Balochistan, 73 percent of people live in poverty. About two million children are not attending schools, which is perhaps related to the fact that more than 8000 public schools in the region consist ofÃâà...
Pakistan Today
April 14, 2018
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Friday announced a remission of three months for female prisoners serving a range of sentences for committing various crimes. He made this announcement while talking to media persons during visiting Quetta district Jail and PoliceÃâà...
Newsline
April 14, 2018
Balochistan has for the second consecutive term, in the year of general elections, witnessed political upheavals that have proved disastrous for the ruling party in the province. They have brought about the end of the government and the decimation of the PML-N. Last time, it was the Pakistan People's PartyÃâà...
The Express Tribune
April 14, 2018
“Today's passing out is therefore, a true reflection of that responsibility, when we commission 67 cadets from Balochistan and 31 from FATA.” The passing out parade of 137th PMA Long Course, 8th Mujahid Course and 56th Integrated Course included six Allied cadets from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ReliefWeb
April 13, 2018
By Syed Ali Shah. The first polio virus case of 2018 was reported in Balochistan's Dukki district on Thursday. Sources in the Balochistan health department told DawnNewsTV that a three-year-old child fell prey to the crippling virus. Samples of the child's blood were sent to a laboratory and the resultsÃâà...
Pakistan Observer
April 13, 2018
RAWALPINDI :Security Forces through intelligence based operations (IBOs) in Chaman, Saryab and Pishin areas of Balochistan arrested six terrorists involved in targeting Polio workers team in Yaru Bazar and police at Dera Murad Jamali.Cache of arms and ammunition including explosives, detonators,Ãâà...
Daily Times
April 12, 2018
The location of Balochistan is strategically important because of its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz. It has a coastline of 470 miles along the Arabian Sea. It borders with KP, FATA and Punjab in north and northeast, Sindh to the south-east, the Arabian Sea in the south, Iran in west and Afghanistan to theÃâà...
The Express Tribune
April 12, 2018
QUETTA: A three-year-old became the first victim of polio in Balochistan for the year 2018. The epidemic has returned to the province and reached the Kuli area in south Quetta, in the area of Safar Ali Baloch, polio coordinator Dr Aziz confirmed. Samples of the affected child has been sent to the laboratoryÃâà...
DAWN.com
April 12, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said on Wednesday that his province was being neglected by the federal government in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. “More than Rs5,000 billion is being spent on the CPEC, but Balochistan is not receiving evenÃâà...
The Hindu
April 5, 2018
A soldier and two terrorists were killed in an encounter during a search operation carried out by the Frontier Corps in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, the operation was carried out on Wednesday in Pinsin Kaur, Dasht,Ãâà...
The Diplomat
April 5, 2018
On Easter Monday, four members of a Christian family were shot dead in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's volatile Balochistan province. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in a press statement issued by the jihadist group. The very next day, a Pakistan Army spokesperson “categorically”Ãâà...
Balochwarna News
March 24, 2018
QUETTA: Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies have abducted at least three people from district Kalat, the historical capital of Balochistan. Another Baloch man has been abducted from Karachi airport on March 21, 2018. According to details Levis forces arrested three persons on a 'tip-off' in Tookh area ofÃâà...
Business Recorder
March 24, 2018
QUETTA: Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai on Friday presented Presidential awards to three highbrow personalities in Balochistan on occasion of Pakistan Day. A ceremony was held at Governor House here Friday, on the occasion of Pakistan Day, in which Governor BalochistanÃâà...
Daily Times
March 24, 2018
It is said that if an authoritarian regime wants to ensure its longevity, the first thing it attacks is the educational system of the country, for an uneducated and an illiterate nations is nothing by herd of a cattle that can be easily exploited. The fact that fascism depends on obscurantism cannot simply be gainsaid.
The Express Tribune
March 24, 2018
Events showcasing patriotism were held. Several rallies were taken out across Balochistan by the provincial government, Balochistan FC, political and religious parties, civil society and student organisations. Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, in a video message, congratulated the people ofÃâà...
DAWN.com
March 24, 2018
QUETTA: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti said on Friday that a new Balochistan-based political party would be announced in the coming days, which would provide space to all Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) dissidents and tribal elders to contest the upcoming generalÃâà...
Newsline
March 24, 2018
The moment a political crisis erupted in Balochistan with the filing of a no-confidence motion against then chief minister Sanaullah Zehri, on January 2, it was suspected to be an attempt to sabotage the Senate elections. Lengthy op-eds were written and long discussions took place on TV channels about theÃâà...
Pakistan Observer
March 24, 2018
THE coming of Sadiq Sanjrani as a the Chairman Minister from Balochistan can be a good omen for province which has long been neglected politically, socially and economically. No matter whatever political, establishment or strategic tactics might have been applied in his election, nevertheless a factÃâà...
DAWN.com
March 23, 2018
Balochistan may be the scene of more political wheeling and dealing in the coming days, with influentials from varying political backgrounds reportedly considering joining forces to create a new political entity, credible sources told DawnNewsTV on Thursday. The new political party will comprise variousÃâà...
DAWN.com
March 22, 2018
QUETTA: The proceedings of the Balochistan Assembly on Thursday were adjourned for a second time during the current session due to lack of quorum, while the opposition members claimed that lawmakers on the treasury benches did not take interest in running the affairs of the government and shouldÃâà...
DAWN.com
March 22, 2018
Balochistan may be the scene of more political wheeling and dealing in the coming days, with influentials from varying political backgrounds reportedly considering joining forces to create a new political entity, credible sources told DawnNewsTV on Thursday. The new political party will comprise variousÃâà...
The Express Tribune (blog)
March 22, 2018
In December 2017, I paid a visit to the Kech District in Balochistan, during which I had a very stimulating interaction with members of the community organisations formed by the National Rural Support Programme (NRSP). However, the biggest surprise for me undeniably was to see the social mobilisation ofÃâà...
Pakistan Today
March 22, 2018
QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly Speaker Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani said on Wednesday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will bring about an economic revolution in Balochistan, which has the potential of evolving it into a modernly developed province, according to a local mediaÃâà...
Geo News, Pakistan
March 22, 2018
Drought and a sharp drop in sea level are posing a serious threat in Balochistan. Experts have warned that if dams are not built and ground water recharged, the province will turn into a desert. A half century ago, water could be seen flowing in the streams and coasts of the province. Water could be foundÃâà...
Pakistan Today
March 21, 2018
MACH: Southern Command Commander Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa on Wednesday said he hoped to put Balochistan on the path of development. “We want to put Balochistan on the path of development,” Lt Gen Bajwa said while speaking at the closing ceremony of the Bolan Jeep Rally heldÃâà...
Geo News, Pakistan
March 21, 2018
“We want to put Balochistan on the path of development,” Lt-Gen Bajwa said while speaking at the closing ceremony of the Bolan Jeep Rally held near Mach area of Bolan district. The three-day rally organised by the Balochistan government and Head Quarters Southern Command concluded today.
Aljazeera.com
March 13, 2018
The house also has 20 independent senators, mostly from Balochistan. "Congratulations to Baloch Senator Sadiq Sanjrani for becoming Chairman Senate," tweeted PTI chief Imran Khan following the election. "This will strengthen the federation. We are happy for the people of Balochistan and for theÃâà...
The Express Tribune
March 12, 2018
At least two suspected terrorists were arrested and a large cache of weapons recovered in intelligence based operations (IBOs) conducted by the security in different areas of Balochistan on Sunday, the military media wing said. “Security Forces conducted IBOs on terrorists suspected hideouts in Mastung,Ãâà...
The Express Tribune
March 12, 2018
DASHT: Pakistan Peoples Party Provincial President Haji Mir Ali Madad Jatak has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will take the province towards development and end its miseries. Speaking at an event to induct defected National Party workers into the party, the PPP provincialÃâà...
DAWN.com
March 12, 2018
Balochistan independent senator-elect Sadiq Sanjrani has emerged as a top contender for the post of Senate chairman, with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), PPP, MQM-P and Balochistan senators reportedly reaching consensus on his nomination for the March 12 election, DawnNewsTV reported.
Geo News, Pakistan
March 12, 2018
HUB: At least six passengers lost their lives in a car accident near Bela in Hub, rescue officials informed Geo News on Monday. The collision of a passenger bus and car left over 12 injured as well. According to rescue officials, the injured passengers were shifted to Civil Hospital for treatment. In anotherÃâà...
Geo News, Pakistan
March 12, 2018
PPP announces support to Balochistan independent Sadiq Sanjrani for Senate chairman slot. By ... Earlier, the PPP and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had given Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo the authority to bring forth a joint candidate for the slots with the help of newly-electedÃâà...
Business Standard
March 12, 2018
The protesters were carrying umbrellas and wearing shirts of 'Free Balochistan' to demand a sovereign Baloch state and make the UN aware of brutal atrocities being committed against the Baloch people by Pakistan Army and spy agencies, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence.
The Express Tribune
March 11, 2018
ISLAMABAD : The poor and pathetic conditions of jails in Balochistan could amplify rather than resolve the country's major internal security challenges and its effort in countering the spread of violent extremism across Pakistan, warns the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) in its latest report.
Daily Times
March 10, 2018
A new book is out on Balochistan. It has been written by Kaiser Bengali, titled A Cry for Justice: Empirical Insights from Balochistan. The book painstakingly sheds extensive lights on some five core aspects of under-development and deprivation in Balochistan including gas, development funding, civilÃâà...
Business Standard
March 10, 2018
"I would like to draw the attention of this council towards the human rights situation in Balochistan. The Baloch people continue to face worst forms of atrocities and human rights abuses at the hands of Pakistani security forces," said Abdul Nawaz Bugti, a representative of Baloch Republican Party to theÃâà...
SAMAA TV News Pakistan
March 9, 2018
PTI chief Imran Khan announced on Thursday that all PTI senators would throw their weight behind the incumbent Balochistan chief minister to elect a new senate chairman. Flanked by ... Abdul Qudus Bizenjo said that he was trying to have a senator from Balochistan elected as the new Senate chairman.
