Balochistan
Vocational scheme for youth training
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has formally launched the Youth Vocational Skills Training Programme in Quetta to equip young people with professional skills, reduce unemployment and promote economic self-reliance. The programme aims to equip young people, particularly women, with technical and vocational skills aligned with modern industry requirements, enabling them to secure employment or explore self-employment […]
PA resolution cannot abolish Sardari system, say tribal chiefs
QUETTA: Tribal chiefs Nawab Muhammad Khan Shahwani and Sardar Kamal Khan Bangulzai have said that an assembly resolution cannot abolish the centuries-old Sardari and Nawabi systems, arguing that tribal leaders have helped save lives, protect people’s honour and resolve disputes. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Sardarzada Mir Ashraf Khan Satakzai, Sardar Muhammad Asim […]
Balochistan’s leadership pays tribute to security forces for foiling Gwadar terror attempt
The political leadership of Balochistan has paid rich tribute to the security forces for foiling a terrorist attempt by Fitna Al-Hindustan in Gwadar. The Provincial Ministers and political leaders also expressed strong indignation over Fitna Al-Hindustan’s strategy of pushing women into terrorism. They said that by dragging Baloch women into a futile conflict, Fitna-al-Hindustan has […]
At least 12 killed as passenger bus collides with van in Balochistan’s Uthal
QUETTA: At least 12 people were killed and 22 injured when a passenger bus collided with a passenger van near Zero Point in Uthal, Lasbela district of Balochistan, on Friday, police said. Uthal District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Awais Wajid said women and children were among the dead and injured, adding that the […]
Govt to equip Balochistan youth with AI skills: Mashhood
Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan has said the government is working to equip boys and girls in Balochistan with skills and opportunities in artificial intelligence and other modern technologies. Addressing office-bearers and members of the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Quetta, Rana Mashhood said the government would work […]
Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti Orders Government Department Reforms, Reviews Performance
QUETTA, October 14, 2026: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti chaired a meeting of the Secretaries Committee to review the performance of provincial government departments and discuss administrative reforms. He directed all departments to prepare comprehensive proposals for restructuring, merging institutions performing similar functions, rationalizing unnecessary staff and reducing non-development expenditures. The chief minister stressed […]
Passing-out parade of Basic Military Training Course-22 held in Quetta
A graceful passing-out parade of recruits from Basic Military Training Course-22 was held at the Baloch Training Wing in Quetta. The General Officer Commanding Quetta graced the ceremony as the chief guest. One hundred and seventy-three recruits formally joined the Pakistan Army after completing their training. During the event, the chief guest distributed prizes among […]
Four killed as van collides with truck on Quetta-Karachi highway in Mastung
QUETTA: Four people, including a woman, were killed and five others, including three women, were injured when a van collided with a truck on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway near Badrang in the Khadkocha area of Mastung district on Tuesday, Khadkocha Station House Officer (SHO) Babu Owais Shahwani said. The accident occurred when a van travelling […]
Security Forces foil arms smuggling attempt from Afghanistan in Pishin
QUETTA:Security forces and Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, in a joint operation under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons and ammunition from Afghanistan in Pishin district. Security sources said that security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Saranan area of Pishin district and raided a warehouse, where they seized a vehicle loaded […]
UOT Hosts Subsidized CBC Health Camp for Students and Staff
Turbat: As part of its ongoing commitment to student welfare and community engagement, theUniversity of Turbat organized a one-day Complete Blood Count (CBC) Health Camp oncampus on October 1, 2026.The initiative was hosted by the Department of Natural and Basic Sciences in collaborationwith the Directorate of Student Affairs and supported by Advanced Laboratories (Pvt.)Limited, Karachi. […]