Train services in Balochistan and to other provinces have resumed after a 24-hour suspension imposed due to security concerns, Pakistan Railways officials confirmed on Friday. The temporary halt affected several key passenger services operating from Quetta, causing inconvenience to travellers. Read More: Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul train service to be restored within a year According to railway authorities, operations of […]
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Quetta traders demand lifting of Qingqi rickshaws ban
QUETTA: Traders in Quetta have strongly opposed the recent ban on Qingqi (Zaranj) rickshaws, warning that it could lead to widespread unemployment and hurt the city’s economy. Abdul Rahim Kakar, President of Central Anjuman Tajran Balochistan, said that over 10,000 people directly rely on these rickshaws for their livelihoods. Read More: LHC orders ban on Punjab University […]
First online Balochi dictionary launched
QUETTA: The first-ever comprehensive online dictionary for the Balochi language, titled ‘Labzganj’, has been officially launched and is now accessible to the public. The digital dictionary was developed by the Balochi Academy Quetta under its Natural Language Processing (NLP) initiative, marking a significant milestone in modern Balochi lexicography. ‘Labzganj’ is the most extensive lexical resource […]
Baloch rights activist Abdul Qadeer passes away in Quetta
Baloch rights activist Abdul Qadeer Baloch passed away on Saturday in a Quetta hospital after a prolonged illness. He served as the vice chairman of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), which set up a camp years ago on Quetta’s Adalat Road, a site that has long stood as a symbol of protest against […]
Over 2,400 candidates to compete in Quetta LG elections
The overdue local government elections in Quetta are scheduled for December 28, 2025. The Election Commission of Balochistan has completed all preparations, and election campaigns are underway across the city. A total of 2,433 candidates are contesting 642 general seats across 172 union councils of the Quetta Metropolitan Corporation, which is administratively divided into four […]
ECP Rejects Balochistan Request, Quetta Polls Set
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday rejected Balochistan government’s plea to postpone Quetta local elections. The elections are scheduled for December 28. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja signed the decision. The ECP said the provincial government’s petition lacked legal weight. The commission upheld its earlier verdict from November 3, 2025. It reiterated […]
Balochistan cracks down on illegal gas compressors in Quetta
QUETTA – The Balochistan government has announced a crackdown on the use of illegal gas compressors in Quetta, officials said on Friday. The move comes as authorities aim to address falling gas pressure in residential areas during the winter months. Read More: Use of compressor for increasing gas pressure dangerous, illegal Deputy Commissioner Quetta, Capt (retd) Mehrullah Badini, presided over […]
Two blasts target police, CTD vehicles in Quetta
QUETTA – No casualties were reported after two separate blasts targeted a police checkpoint and a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) vehicle on Qambrani Road in Quetta. Police said the first explosion occurred when unknown motorcyclists hurled a grenade at a police post in the area. Read More: Twin blasts target Rangers in Larkana; one martyred Shortly after, a […]
Customs seize NCP vehicles worth Rs81m in Quetta raid
QUETTA: The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) Quetta on Tuesday seized non-custom paid (NCP) vehicles worth approximately Rs81 million, foiling a major smuggling attempt in the region. The operation highlights the department’s ongoing efforts to curb illicit vehicle movement. Read More: Balochistan vows to intensifying crackdown against NCP vehicles According to a news release, the raid was […]
BHC adjourns hearing on Mines and Minerals Act petitions
QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Wednesday postponed the hearing on several constitutional petitions challenging the newly enacted Mines and Minerals Act 2025. The adjournment came after the provincial government requested additional time to submit its response. A two-member bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail and Justice Muhammad Ayub Tareen, heard […]