Pakistan will deploy two wings of Federal Constabulary paramilitary force to Balochistan in a bid to bolster security and establish peace in the insurgency-hit region, the Pakistani interior ministry said on Monday. On Monday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti presided over a meeting on the situation in the province, during […]
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Delay in funds for People’s Train Service project peeves CM Bugti
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday expressed his resent over the delay in the release of funds for the People’s Train Service project. He also directed the concerned authorities to complete the project on priority basis so that better and safer travel facilities could be provided to the public saying no negligence would […]
Balochistan cabinet decides to ensure implementation of austerity drive
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday chaired a meeting of provincial cabinet on austerity. In the meeting, important decisions were taken to reduce government expenditure and save fuel in the context of the current global and regional situation. The meeting decided that the Balochistan government would immediately ensure the implementation of the additional […]
Tense Regional Situation Forces Balochistan Schools, Universities to Close
Due to the tense regional situation, the Balochistan government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions across the province. As a result, schools will remain closed from tomorrow until March 23 to ensure student and staff safety. According to an official notification, authorities took this step in response to the current security conditions in […]
34 terrorists killed in KP and Balochistan IBOs
Security forces killed 34 India-backed terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces over the past few days, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 26 terrorists were killed in four separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on […]
328,000 families to get special Ramazan packages in Balochistan
Chief Minister (CM) Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday said that a special Ramazan package is being provided to 328,000 deserving families across the province, to protect the poor and vulnerable sections from the effects of inflation and maximum relief is to be provided. In one of his messages, he also directed the concerned authorities […]
Eight militants killed in Quetta CTD operation
QUETTA — Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday reported that eight armed militants were killed during a security operation in the Darakhshan area of Quetta. According to a CTD statement, the fatalities occurred during an exchange of fire, and three CTD personnel sustained injuries in the operation. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the deceased, who […]
The Narrative Battle for Balochistan
The people of Balochistan have always been an integral part of Pakistan’s journey, and their aspirations are Pakistan’s aspirations. Across this beautiful province, families dream of better roads, young people envision modern schools in their villages, and communities stand ready to embrace the opportunities a rising Pakistan offers. These are not just demands; they are […]
Balochistan Beyond Economics: Legitimacy, Narratives, and the State’s Responsibility
Balochistan has long stood at the centre of one of Pakistan’s most tenacious governance challenges. As the country’s largest province by landmass and most resource-rich region, it holds immense strategic and economic significance. Yet it continues to experience underdevelopment, political alienation, and sporadic cycles of insurgency. Any serious national dialogue must begin by acknowledging that […]
Balochistan insurgents increasingly use female militants in attacks
ISLAMABAD: The involvement of women in insurgent attacks in Balochistan is rising, with female militants taking part in suicide bombings and other operations, officials say. Recent images released by insurgents, showing Yasma Baloch and her husband Waseem in military fatigues carrying rifles before carrying out suicide missions, illustrate this growing trend, though Reuters has not […]