Hub’s factories de-sealed after intervention of LCCIBy: Staff Report on July 21, 2018 The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Balochistan has sealed some factories after issuing notices to a number of industries in Hub and Lasbela District on violation of environment laws. However, following a timely intervention by the Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the EPA has de-sealed the factories and withdrawn notices. This was disclosed by the Chairman, … [Read more...] about Hub’s factories de-sealed after intervention of LCCI
ANP candidate injured in an attack on his DeraBy: Web Desk on July 16, 2018CHAMAN: Awami National Party (ANP) candidate from the district Chaman, Balochistan, the former provincial minister Engineer Zamrak Achakzai's dera (guest house) came under fire leaving central vice president and former senator Duad Achakzai wounded. According to Levies officials the firing incident took place at Pir Alizai area of Qila Abdullah. The wounded were transferred to a hospital at … [Read more...] about ANP candidate injured in an attack on his Dera
PM declares Sunday mourning-day, as victims of the blast are laid to restBy: eb desk on July 15, 2018QUETTA: The interim government has announced Sunday as a day of mourning as the death toll reached 131 in Mastung blast. On Friday the blast at Mastung resulted in the loss of 128 lives, including Balochistan Awami Party candidate Nawab Siraj Raisani.who was running for a provincial seat. The other three were unable to withstand wounds and gave up life on Saturday. Interim Prime Minister … [Read more...] about PM declares Sunday mourning-day, as victims of the blast are laid to rest
I demand a truth commission, not a reconciliation commission, says Raisani’s brotherBy: Web Desk on July 14, 2018QUETTA: Nawabzada Siraj Raisani's brother on Saturday called for the constitution of 'truth commission' to investigate into the deadly blast that took Mastung by overwhelming sorrow, leaving 128 people martyred and 150 injured. It was the second deadliest attack after Army Public school attack Peshawar in 2014. Siraj Raisani, who was running for office from PP-35 Mastung also lost his life in the … [Read more...] about I demand a truth commission, not a reconciliation commission, says Raisani’s brother
“Will keep on fighting with enemies”, Siraj said before martyrdomBy: Web Desk on July 14, 2018QUETTA: Balochistan Awami Party(BAP) Chairman, who is contesting election from PP-35, Siraj Raisani said that we will fight against terrorism till our last breath and will not let enemies of Pakistan succeed, as death and life in God's hand. He stated that the people of Pakistan and Balochistan have stood against terrorism with bravery and will never let the enemies succeed. BAP will bring … [Read more...] about “Will keep on fighting with enemies”, Siraj said before martyrdom
The man who made longest Pakistani flag, Siraj Raisani is no moreBy: Web Desk on July 14, 2018QUETTA: April 4, 1963, was the day when Nawab Siraj Raisani was born in Mehrgarh, a region in Bolan district, near Kacchi Plain of Balochistan. He graduated from Agriculture University Tando Jam and took a course in floriculture from an academic institute in Holland. His father, Nawab Ghaus Raisani(late) was former governor of Balochistan and also acted as the minister of food and agriculture, … [Read more...] about The man who made longest Pakistani flag, Siraj Raisani is no more
NAB inquiries have no ulterior motive: Justice Javed IqbalBy: Web Desk on July 12, 2018QUETTA: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Justice Javed Iqbal has said that the state of corruption in Pakistan is such that people who couldn't afford a house of 6-Marla, now have towers in Dubai. In a conference held in Quetta, Justice Javed Iqbal said that all people engaged in any sort of corruption will be held accountable. He further said that the extravagant lifestyles that … [Read more...] about NAB inquiries have no ulterior motive: Justice Javed Iqbal
Dilapidated health sector of BalochistanBy: Baba Faiz on June 4, 2018Balochistan, despite being considered the hub of the CPEC project - a multi-billion economic project, namely the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, has one of the most dilapidated health sectors amongst the other provinces. This, sadly now, is in a dismal state. Regretfully, there are no good health facilities, and people are confronting numerous problems in terms of health. In addition to this, … [Read more...] about Dilapidated health sector of Balochistan
Father, brothers gouge out eyes of man who dared to express desire to marry of his own willBy: Web Desk on May 14, 2018QUETTA: Pakistan's social landscape, sadly, is never bereft of gruesome and heart wrenching incidents. It was discovered on Sunday that a man hailing from Loralai district's Naseerabad area had his eyes gouged out by his brothers and father after he expressed his desire to marry a woman he had fallen love with over the mobile phone. Abdul Baqi, the man who dared to strike against the bounds … [Read more...] about Father, brothers gouge out eyes of man who dared to express desire to marry of his own will
Provincial government in Balochistan to announce budget todayBy: Web Desk on May 14, 2018QUETTA: The provincial government in Balochistan is set to announce its annual budget today. The government had initially planned to present the budget on the 12th of May, but this was then delayed. Adviser to Balochistan's Chief Minister on Finance, Ms. Ruqayya Saeed is set to announce the budget. The budget is set to be 'people-friendly' with a total outlay of Rs. 350 billion, with Rs. 90 … [Read more...] about Provincial government in Balochistan to announce budget today
