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Balochistan Home Minister’s Convoy under attack in Mastung; Five Security Personnel Wounded
A heavily armed group of unidentified assailants attacked the security convoy of Balochistan’s Provincial Home Minister,...
Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti Reaffirms Unity, Rules Out Talks with Militants on 79th Independence Day
At the Balochistan Assembly's 79th Independence Day ceremony, CM Sarfraz Bugti ruled out negotiations with militants who massacre civilians, while urging insurgents to return to the mainstream.
CM Bugti Offers Amnesty to Militants on Independence Day
At a large Independence Day gathering in Quetta, CM Sarfraz Bugti renewed his call for militants to lay down arms while vowing continued action against terrorism.
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz Mourn Death of Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji
President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences on the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, calling him a good friend of Pakistan.
Speaker Achakzai's Son Sanaullah Khan Passes Away
Sanaullah Khan Achakzai, son of Balochistan Assembly Speaker Captain (retd) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai, has passed away, family sources confirm.
Twin Attacks Hit Gas Pipeline, Power Grid in Balochistan
A gas pipeline sabotage disrupted supply to six Balochistan districts, while a separate blast destroyed a 220-KV power tower in Naseerabad's Chhatar area.
Surab Airstrike: BNP Calls for Province-Wide Protests on Aug 16, BYC Announces Shutter-Down Today
BNP has announced province-wide protests for August 16 over the Surab airstrike, while BYC leads a shutter-down strike today. JUI-F and BNM also condemn the attack.
Snakebite Tragedy Kills Two in Dera Bugti's Shambani Clan
Snakebite incidents claimed the lives of two children from the Shambani clan in Dera Bugti, while another child recovers at DHQ Hospital under observation.
Balochistan Shuts Down Over Gadar Gandan Airstrike
Traders, lawyers, and civil society shut down large parts of Balochistan on Thursday over a suspected airstrike in Gadar Gandan, Surab, that reportedly killed eight civilians.
Dera Bugti Healthcare System Nears Collapse: Officials
Officials warn Dera Bugti's healthcare system is nearing collapse, citing understaffed facilities, a stalled RHC Zainkoh proposal, and rising malnutrition.
Supreme Court Restores Nawab Jangayz Marri as Balochistan MPA
In a major legal and political development, a divisional bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has reinstated Nawab Jan...
Surab Airstrike Sparks Protests, Highway Blockade
Relatives of those reportedly killed in a Surab airstrike blocked the Quetta-Karachi highway with bodies, demanding justice. Military has not issued a statement.
ADE Admissions 2026-28 Open Across Balochistan: PITE
The Directorate of PITE Balochistan has opened admissions for the two-year Associate Degree in Education program for the 2026-28 session. See dates and eligibility.
Three New Additional Judges Appointed to Balochistan HC
The President has appointed three new Additional Judges to the Balochistan High Court under Article 197 read with Article 175A of the Constitution.
BPSC Cancels Candidature of Assistant Professor Applicant Over Fake Experience Certificate
The Balochistan Public Service Commission cancelled an Assistant Professor (Zoology) applicant's candidature and barred her from future BPSC posts for six months.
Balochistan Colleges Ordered to Update HRMIS Records
The Colleges, Higher & Technical Education Department has ordered all government colleges in Balochistan to complete employee record entry on the HRMIS Portal within 20 days.
Balochistan CM Orders Probe into 20-Year Development Spending in Gwadar
Gwadar, August 12: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti stated on Wednesday that he has arrived in Gwadar to lis...
Security Forces Kill 5 Suspected Militants in Panjgur Operation
ISPR confirms security forces eliminated five armed suspects during an intelligence-based operation in Panjgur, Balochistan. Search operations continue.
Unknown Assailants Destroy Chaghi Police Station in Heavy Explosion
In a brazen attack late last night, unidentified militants completely demolished the Chaghi police station using a high-...
Pakistani Forces Kill 15 Militants in Balochistan Operations
15 suspected militants killed in intelligence-led operations across Balochistan as forces intensify a counter-terrorism campaign, the interior ministry says.
Balochistan Government Says Viral Security Notification Is Fake
A threat notification circulating on social media is fake and baseless, the Balochistan Home Department says, warning against rumour-mongering.
HRCP Warns New Foreign Media Rules Will Choke Independent Journalism
New rules force journalists working for foreign media to register, seek accreditation and obtain an NOC to report outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
Islamabad Orders Faster Work on CPEC 2.0's Five Corridors at 91st Review
The 91st CPEC review meeting pressed ministries and provinces to accelerate the second phase and remove delays holding up investor confidence.
Balochistan Assembly Passes Kashmir Solidarity Resolution on Youm-e-Istehsal
On Youm-e-Istehsal, the Balochistan Assembly condemned India's August 2019 actions in Kashmir and reaffirmed support for Kashmiris, as Quetta held a rally.
Rights Groups Petition UN Over Mahrang Baloch's Life Sentence
HRF, Freedom House and Hindus for Human Rights have petitioned the UN to declare Dr Mahrang Baloch's detention arbitrary and call for her immediate release.
Balochistan hands 15 buses to colleges, pledges 100 more
Education Minister Raheela Durrani distributed keys to 15 college buses in Quetta and promised 100 more air-conditioned buses for the province's colleges.
At least five killed across Balochistan in 24 hours
A police officer, a protester's relative and a woman were among at least five killed across Balochistan in 24 hours, as security forces defused two IEDs near Turbat.
Two FC personnel killed in Dera Bugti convoy attack
A convoy came under attack on the Sui, Dera Bugti road on Friday. Two FC personnel were killed and several wounded; no group claimed responsibility.
Death Toll Rises as Methane Blast Traps Miners in Coal Mine Near Quetta
A methane blast at a private mine near Quetta has killed several workers and trapped dozens, as rescue teams battle difficult terrain and toxic gas.
Six abducted labourers found dead in Balochistan's Kech
Six non-local labourers abducted from Kalatak in Kech district were found shot dead near Turbat, police say, in the latest attack on development-project workers.
Khuzdar library sit-in ends as administration accepts students' demands
Both digital libraries will open to male and female students and cancelled registrations will be restored, ending a days-long student protest in Khuzdar.
Two women killed in suspected domestic violence in Quetta and Jacobabad
Two women killed in suspected domestic violence in Quetta and Jacobabad Open Graph Description: One husband has been detained in Quetta and another suspect is being sought in Jacobabad after two women were killed in separate domestic incidents, police say.
Khuzdar students protest order making digital library female-only
A rally and an overnight road sit-in followed a district order relocating male students from a Khuzdar library. Students want both libraries opened to all.
Attacks on security forces, killings reported across Balochistan
A day of violence across Balochistan: a claimed convoy bombing in Kachhi, military operations in Kech, and three men shot dead in Turbat.
Blast kills one in Quetta; two bodies recovered in Awaran
A blast on Quetta's Patel Road killed one and wounded four; an explosion was heard in Dhadar; and two bodies were recovered in Awaran, police say
CTD convoy ambushed near Kharan
Armed men opened fire with heavy automatic weapons on a CTD convoy near Kharan city. Casualties were reported; no group has claimed responsibility.
Telecom tower and police station bombed in Harnai
Two blasts in Harnai: telecom tower and police station hit
Five LPG tankers set ablaze on highway near Dalbandin
Unidentified armed men set fire to five LPG tankers on the highway near Dalbandin, in Balochistan's Chagai district, acc...
BYC Leader Mourns Slain Mastung Judge Kakar
The BYC leader recalls Session Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar as an honest, principled judge who put the rule of law above pressure.
Two Killed in Suspected Honour Killing in Dera Bugti's B Loti Area
A man and a woman were allegedly killed in a suspected honour killing incident, locally referred to as a karo-kari case,...
Man Injured in Blast on Old Gazi Road, Kharan
Jameel Ahmed, son of Haji Khuda Rahim, was injured in an explosion on Old Gazi Road in Kharan. According to details, Jam...
Unidentified Persons Torch Tanker in Chagai District
Unidentified individuals set fire to a tanker near the Kachaki area of Chagai district, according to a local journalist....
Undeclared Curfew Grips Nushki as Security Forces Seal City Entrances and Main Bazaar
An undeclared curfew-like situation has taken hold of Nushki district, where security forces have sealed the city's entr...