QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Friday said that although terrorism incidents have decreased over the past couple of months due to intensified security operations, the overall situation still cannot be considered satisfactory. Read More: CM Bugti unveils unified strategy against terrorism He made these remarks during an in-camera briefing to members of the provincial assembly, […]
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PML-N and PPP parties dismiss rumours of CM change
QUETTA: Parliamentary leaders of the PML-N and PPP on Friday firmly rejected speculation about a change in Balochistan’s chief minister, calling Senator Mir Dostain Khan Domki’s claims baseless. They said Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti continued to enjoy the full confidence of all coalition partners, and no proposal for his replacement had been discussed at any […]
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 […]
PPP leader rejects speculation of CM Bugti’s replacement
Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Balochistan, Sadiq Umrani, has strongly rejected all speculation regarding a possible change of Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, describing such reports as “baseless and misleading. Sadiq Umrani said Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti continues to enjoy the full trust and support of all coalition partners in the provincial […]
Balochistan vows zero tolerance for poppy cultivation, terrorism
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has announced a strict zero-tolerance policy against poppy cultivation and terrorism, with Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti declaring that anyone involved in growing poppy will be placed on the Fourth Schedule and have their land confiscated. Addressing a Grand Jirga at Loralai Cantonment, he said influential figures were found participating in the […]
PML-N–PPP tensions rise over rumours of CM Bugti’s removal
QUETTA: Political tensions between the PML-N and the PPP in Balochistan surfaced prominently on Wednesday after PML-N Senator Mir Dostain Khan Domki claimed that Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti would soon be replaced. His remarks sparked a wave of speculation, which the PPP swiftly dismissed as unfounded and politically motivated. Read More: Case registered against […]
Lashkari Raisani slams political silence over Balochistan minerals law
QUETTA: Former senator and ex-provincial minister for mineral resources Lashkari Raisani has voiced sharp criticism over what he termed the “criminal silence” of political leaders regarding the re-approval of the Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act, 2025. Speaking at his Srawan House on Sunday, Raisani said that despite sending letters to heads of all major political […]
CM Bugti vows modern policing, stronger security to defeat terrorism
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Friday reaffirmed his government’s resolve to modernize the provincial police force and equip it with advanced training and weapons to effectively combat terrorism and ensure lasting peace in the province. During his visit to Sohbatpur, CM Bugti met the families of SHO Lutaf Ali Khosa and Constable […]
Terrorists receive ‘state patronage’ in Afghanistan, says Balochisan CM
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on Thursday that terrorists received “state patronage” in Afghanistan, from where they launched attacks on Pakistan. His comments come against the backdrop of a tumultuous security situation in Balochistan, which has worsened in recent months, as terrorists, long involved in a low-level insurgency, have stepped up the frequency and […]
Terrorists cannot hold even an inch of land, says Balochistan CM
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that terrorists cannot occupy even an inch of land for long. He spoke after meeting participants of the 16th National Workshop Balochistan in Quetta. Bugti stressed that understanding Balochistan’s past is key to solving its current problems. He added that outsiders often have false views about the province. […]