METRO Pakistan marks World Food Safety Day
KARACHI: As part of the global commemorations, METRO Pakistan celebrated the World Food Safety Day, under this year’s theme, ‘Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow’, at its stores all over the country. The annual theme designated by the United
COAS Bajwa says terrorists won’t find any space to hide
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that terrorists were desperately trying to harm the country and all possible steps had been taken to deal with them with iron hands. These remarks he made during
Govt to utilise all resources for Balochistan’s progress: PM Imran
QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Balochistan had immense development potential and the PTI-led government will utilise all resources for the prosperity of the region. “It is our responsibility to help Balochistan as much as possible as it has
Enduring peace in South Asia hinges on resolution of long-standing issues: Army chief
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the future of enduring peace and stability in South Asia hinges on the ability to resolve long pending disputes within the region, ISPR said on Monday. Inter-Services
OGDCL discovers new gas reserves in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced to discover a new gas from its exploratory well Jadran X-04, which is located in Balochistan’s Barkhan district. According to a statement issued by the OGDCL on Tuesday, the
Three FC soldiers martyred, five injured in Turbat terrorist attack
QUETTA: At least three security personnel have been martyred and five injured in an attack by terrorists on Frontier Corps in the Turbat areas of Balochistan on Sunday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), three FC soldiers have embraced shahadat
Governor Balochistan Amanullah Yasinzai decides to resign
QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai has decided to leave office and will soon forward his resignation to Prime Minister Imran Khan, sources said on Friday. Amanullah Khan cleared that his loyalty will remain with Imran Khan but it was
Govt fully focusing on socio-economic development of Balochistan: PM Imran
QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the federal government is fully focusing on the socio-economic development of Balochistan. While addressing a ceremony in Quetta on a one-day visit to the city, PM Imran said, “The PTI-led government
Another Journalist shot dead during alleged robbery bid in Quetta
QUETTA: Another journalist was killed during an alleged armed robbery bid in the Bank Colony area of Quetta, police officials said on Sunday. According to police, the journalist, Abdul Wahid Raisani, was going home from his office the robbers intercepted
Security forces foil terror bid by recovering arms in Bajaur
BAJAUR: The Security Forces on Sunday foiled a terrorism bid in district Bajaur and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition concealed for the purpose. According to sources, Bajaur Scout acting on a tip-off raided in Kalgha area of
Quetta suicide bombing attacker was a foreign national: Police
QUETTA: The police investigation team has made key progress in the investigation of Wednesday’s bomb blast at Quetta’s Serena Chowk. According to the report prepared by the police investigation team, the suicide bomber in the terrorist attack was a foreign
Quetta blast leaves four dead, 12 injured
QUETTA: At least four people died and 12 were injured on Wednesday in a blast that took place at the parking lot of the Serena Hotel located on Zargun Road. It is reported that the blast took place near Jinnah
Coronavirus: Balochistan govt imposes smart lockdown till May 1
QUETTA: Balochistan government authorities have imposed smart lockdown in the province due to an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases. According to the notification issued by Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Department on Saturday, the restrictions will come into effect from
TLP protests: Citizens pay tributes to police for battling raging mobs
KARACHI: Citizens on different social media platforms have paid tributes to police for battling raging mobs who staged violent nationwide protests against the arrest of the party chief across the country. At least two policemen were killed and over 340
Blasts in Balochistan mine leaves seven dead
BALOCHISTAN: Seven miners were killed when a coal mine collapsed due to a blast in Balochistan Harnai District on Tuesday — the second incident in the area this week. According to sources, a build-up of methane fuel in the mine
Senate polls: Balochistan opposition seeks six Senate seats
QUETTA: Opposition parties in Balochistan have demanded six Senate seats from the provincial government n the upcoming election. According to the sources, the demand was made during a meeting of the opposition parties held at the residence of Balochistan National
Pakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth 2.2 billion near Pishukan coast
BALOCHISTAN: Pakistan Navy has seized 700 kilograms of narcotics in an intelligence-based joint operation with the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) near Pishukan coast, Balochistan on Wednesday. According to a spokesman of the PN, the drugs are valued at approximately Rs 2.2
Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators to play match at Gwadar stadium on Mar 25
GWADAR: Gwadar Cricket Stadium is expected to host a friendly match on March 25, between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators clash after the conclusion on ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six. As per details, singer-cum presenter Fakhr-e-Alam, who recently
Over 16 injured in Balochistan grenade attack
BALOCHISTAN: More than 16 people have been injured in a blast in Balochistan’s Sibi on Friday. According to police, terrorists on a motorcycle lobbed a hand grenade at Luni Chowk, as a result, 16 people sustained injuries. Sources said a
Govt taking steps to address issues in Pak-Afghan border: Minister
QUETTA: Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs, Mir Zia Langove has said that steps were being adopted to amicably address the issues of business community fencing along the Pak-Afghan border. While presiding over a high-level meeting held on Tuesday in
Four wounded in blast on Quetta’s Sariab Road
QUETTA: At least four people were injured in a blast near Quetta’s Sariab Road on Saturday. An official of the bomb disposal squad said that it was a home-made device packed with five-kilogram explosive material. Motive behind the explosion was
Rai Tahir appointed as new IGP Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to transfer Inspector General (IG) of Balochistan Mohsin Hassan Butt and appoint Rai Tahir as a new IG of the province. As per details, Rai Tahir, who is currently serving as Additional IG CTD Punjab,
Army chief assures justice to families of Mach massacre victims
QUETTA: Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has assured families of the Shia Hazaras coal miners killed in a brutal attack in Balochistan’s Mach area that the killers of the killings shall be brought to justice. According to Inter-Services Public
Four injured in blast at Turbat’s Cinema bazaar
BALOCHISTAN: At least four people were injured in an explosion in Turbat’s Cinema bazaar in Balochistan on Sunday. According to details, the blast occurred near the check post of security forces and also damaged two nearby cars. Soon after the
PM Imran assures to resolve all grave issues faced by Hazara community
QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Quetta on Saturday where he met with the families of the slain coal miners killed on Jan 3 in a brutal attack in Mach and reaffirmed that the present government is fully committed to
Gunmen kill 11 coal miners in Balochistan
QUETTA: Six coal miners were killed and four others injured after armed men opened fire at them at the Machh coalfield in Balochistan on Sunday. According to police sources, a group of unknown armed men took the coal miners to
Balochistan govt launches seven projects to promote tourism
QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan has said that solid steps are being taken to uphold tourism and protect archeological sites in the province. Chairing a meeting in Quetta to review the progress on development schemes related to the
PM Imran will complete five-year term with great success: Sheikh Rashid
PESHAWAR: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said he was confident that Prime Minister Imran will complete his five-year term with great success. Addressing a press conference during a visit to Torkham, the interior minister Commenting on Prime Minister Imran
Security forces foil major terror bid in Khuzdar
QUETTA: Pakistan Levies claimed to have foiled a major terrorism bid in the Khuzdar area of Balochistan on Friday. According to sources, on a tip-off, the Levies force recovered 88kg of explosives material from a vehicle at Zawah check-post in
Wanted terrorist killed by security forces in Pishin
QUETTA: A wanted terrorist was killed by security forces during a raid in the Pishin district of the Balochistan province on Tuesday. According to details, on a tip-off, security forces conducted a targeted raid in the Huramzai area of Pishin