HEC Postpones Major Exams in Balochistan Over Security Risks

By M Ali ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major move, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has postponed two major entry tests in Balochistan due to prevailing security concerns in the provincial…

Balochistan Launches New People’s Train Between Quetta and Kuchlak

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Balochistan has announced the launch of the People’s Train Service between Quetta and Kuchlak, with Rs. 1.4 billion allocated for the project. Chief Minister Sarfraz…

Electric Scooter Scheme Launched in Balochistan with NBP Support

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Balochistan has become the latest province to roll out a subsidized electric scooter scheme, aiming to provide affordable, safe, and eco-friendly transportation to students, working…

CM Bugti Questions Suspicious 4G Towers in Remote Balochistan

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Sarfraz Bugti has raised serious security concerns regarding the installation of 4G internet towers in sparsely populated regions of the province.…

Pharmaceutical Shortages Rise as Goods Transport Strike Continues

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s ongoing nationwide strike by goods transporters has entered its 10th day, causing widespread disruption in port operations and triggering severe shortages of essential medicines…

Balochistan High Court Revises Winter Vacation Schedule for 2025–26

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Balochistan High Court has officially revised its winter vacation schedule, issuing a fresh notification for the principal seat in Quetta. The updated decision changes…

ADB Approves $48 Million for Water Resources Development in Balochistan

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Asian Development Bank has approved an additional $48 million to accelerate key water resource projects in Balochistan, reinforcing efforts to ease the province’s severe…

New Scholarship Initiative Announced for High Achieving Students in Balochistan

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Inspector General Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan South has announced a special scholarship fund for exceptional students during his visit to Turbat Law College. He…

Balochistan Revises Gas Load Management Schedule to Ease Household Impact

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has updated its gas load management schedule across Balochistan, shifting supply suspensions to 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. instead…

Balochistan Announces Extended Winter Vacations for Schools Starting December 16

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Government schools in Balochistan’s colder districts will close for two and a half months from December 16, with the annual winter break scheduled to protect…

Balochistan Suspends Mobile Data and Internet Across 36 Districts Amid Security Alert

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Balochistan government has suspended mobile internet and data services across all 36 districts from November 10 to 16, citing heightened security concerns. The move…

Passenger Bus Services Suspended for Three Days Amid Security Concerns

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Provincial Transport Authority of Balochistan has announced a temporary three-day suspension of all passenger bus services across the province from November 12 to 14,…

Balochistan Launches 10-Month IT Program for Young Talent

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Balochistan government has rolled out a large-scale IT skills training program aimed at equipping young people with modern digital expertise. The initiative seeks to…

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