QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai announced on Wednesday that lawmakers from both the opposition and treasury benches will receive an in-camera briefing today (Thursday) on the province’s worsening law and order situation. The decision came after multiple members voiced alarm over escalating security concerns during the assembly session. The session began late, with […]
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Sugar prices surge to 229 PKR per kg across Pakistan
Sugar prices in Pakistan have surged, reaching a maximum of 229 PKR per kilogram in Quetta. Statistics show that last year, the average price was 132.24 PKR per kilogram. The recent spike has pushed Quetta residents to pay the highest rates in the country. In the past week, Quetta saw an increase of 19 PKR […]
FIA arrests two in Quetta for illegal currency exchange
QUETTA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) carried out a raid in Quetta on Saturday, arresting two individuals allegedly involved in illegal currency exchange and hawala/hundi operations. The operation also led to the seizure of significant amounts of local and foreign currency. FIA Balochistan officials identified the suspects as Muhammad Musa and Muhammad Ali, recovering $6,100 […]
5.0-magnitude earthquake jolts several districts of Balochistan
QUETTA – A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck several districts of Balochistan late at night, sending residents rushing out of their homes in panic. According to the Seismological Center, the quake occurred at 2:45 a.m., with tremors felt in Ziarat, Harnai, Zardalu, Khost, Shahrag, Muslim Bagh, Khanozai, Kan Mehtarzai, Rod Malazai, and Surkhab, among other areas. Mild […]
Quetta roads closed, internet suspended ahead of PTI rally
QUETTA: Authorities in Quetta have closed major roads and suspended mobile and internet services ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aeen Pakistan rally, citing heightened security concerns. The district administration has imposed Section 144 across the province, banning public gatherings for a month. Despite these restrictions, PTI has insisted on holding the rally to […]
Police raid at KP House ends without PTI arrests
ISLAMABAD: A heavy police contingent reached the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) House in Islamabad to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders named in a case registered at Kohsar Police Station on November 26, but the operation ended without any arrests, sources said. The police team had been tasked with detaining MPA Meena Khan, Shafi Jan, and Dr. […]
Mobile internet suspended in Quetta for 24 hours
QUETTA – Mobile internet and data services in Quetta have been suspended for 24 hours due to security concerns, officials confirmed on Friday. According to a notification issued by the Home Department of Balochistan, the suspension will remain in effect until midnight tonight across the entire Quetta district. The department stated that the move is […]
Security forces neutralise 18 Indian-backed terrorists in Balochistan
At least 18 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by Pakistan’s security forces in Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the militants belonged to the Indian-backed network Fitna al Hindustan. The operations targeted terrorist hideouts in Quetta and Kech districts following credible intelligence […]
18 terrorists killed in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 18 terrorists in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Quetta and Kech districts of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the militants were associated with the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Hindustan, which the state has designated to highlight India’s […]
‘Rare lenticular cloud formation’ over Quetta leaves netizens puzzled
A “rare lenticular cloud formation” observed over Quetta in the early hours of Tuesday left the public puzzled over the phenomenon and its origins. Citizens reported sighting the phenomenon around morning prayers from many parts of Balochistan and speculation was rife about the likely cause. Many social media accounts hinted that the cloud formation was […]