Bhootanis say tribal values must be upheld, criticize hurling of shoe at CM By: Web Desk on June 19, 2021Former Minister for local government Sardar Muhammad Saleh Bhootani and MNA Muhammad Aslam Bhootani have strongly criticized the incident in which a shoe was thrown at Chief Mnister Jam Mir Kamal Khan Alyani while he was entering the provincial assembly on Friday. They said that we also belong to the opposition, however, we condemn this […]
Balochistan cabinet approves provincial budget for FY 2021-22 By: APP on June 18, 2021The Balochistan cabinet on Friday approved the provincial development, non-development budget for fiscal year 2021-22 in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan. Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Hafiz Abdul Basit briefed the meeting about the proposed Annual Development Program. Finance Secretary Pasand Khan Buledi gave a detailed briefing to the cabinet […]
Opposition lawmakers, supporters clash with police outside Balochistan Assembly By: Web Desk on June 18, 2021QUETTA: Chaotic scenes erupted outside the Balochistan Assembly on Friday as scores of protestors and Opposition lawmakers holding a protest outside the assembly were baton charged by the police. Opposition lawmakers locked all four doors of the Balochistan Assembly to prevent the budget session from taking place today, reported the police. Chief Minister Balochistan Jam […]
Pak army troops attacked in Balochistan; one soldier martyred By: Web Desk on June 18, 2021A Pakistani soldier was martyred when terrorists attacked army troops near Turbat city of Balochistan on Thursday. It was reported that small arms were used for the attack. An operation has been launched to hunt the terrorists responsible for the attack “Such cowardly acts by inimical elements, backed by anti-state forces cannot sabotage hard-earned peace […]
Balochistan govt to present growth oriented budget for next fiscal year: Jam Kamal By: APP on June 17, 2021Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said the government was going to present a people-friendly budget for fiscal year 2021-22 in coming days aimed at ensuring provincial socio-economic development with a growth oriented economy. The government would present an over Rs 500 billion budget with a major chunk dedicated for education, health, water […]
Balochistan budget to be presented on June 18 By: Web Desk on June 17, 2021Balochistan’s budget for the next financial year will be presented tomorrow, June 18. The total volume of the new budget is more than Rs 500 billion, about Rs 140 billion is likely to be set aside for development. A proposal for the increase in employees’ salary from 10 to 15% is also under consideration. According […]
Third day of protest, Balochistan opposition refuses to budge By: Web Desk on June 17, 2021The opposition parties have called for a complete blockade of the national highways to protest against the government for ignoring their proposals in the upcoming provincial budget. There is a massive traffic jam being witnessed at the Quetta-Punjab highway at the point of Kuchlak. The Taftan International Highway is also blocked by the opposition parties. […]
CM Balochistan chairs meeting regarding budget 2021-22 By: APP on June 16, 2021QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Jam Kamal Khan chaired a meeting to launch a media campaign related to the budget 2021-22. Parliamentary Secretary Information Bushra Rind, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Zahid Saleem, Information Secretary Sohail-ur-Rehman, Special Secretary to Chief Minister Abid Saleem Qureshi, Project Director CMDU and other concerned officials attended the meeting. […]
Delegation of business community calls on Governor Balochistan By: APP on June 16, 2021Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai on Wednesday said that Balochistan province secures special importance not only in terms of its location but also due to vast investment opportunities for international and national investors. He said the industry has a bright chances of increasing its productivity and it will provide people vast opportunities of employment. Governor […]
Balochistan cabinet to approve Early Child Marriage Restraint Act By: APP on June 15, 2021The Early Child Marriage Restraint Act, prepared by Social Welfare Department to overcome the menace of child marriages has been submitted to the Provincial Cabinet for approval. Balochistan is on the top of the maternal mortality rate due to weak health and performing tough chores, as a result of underage marriage, an official of the […]