PTA Confirms Internet Shutdown in Balochistan Amid Security Orders

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom held a tense session addressing the ongoing internet shutdown in Panjgur, Balochistan, and the broader digital…

Japanese Firm Signs $440M Deal for Reko Diq Mining Project

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Japan’s Komatsu has entered into a $440 million agreement with Barrick Gold for the Reko Diq project, marking a major step in the development of…

World Bank Launches Education, Water Projects in Balochistan With $194m Funding

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The World Bank has launched two major projects in Balochistan to reduce learning poverty and address the province’s ongoing water security challenges. With a combined…

Balochistan unveils Rs. 1,028 Billion Budget with focus on salaries

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Balochistan has rolled out its largest-ever provincial budget for FY 2025–26, totaling Rs. 1,028 billion. The government has announced a 10% salary increase for all…

Balochistan Youth Policy Launched to Empower Province’s Young Population

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

QUETTA: Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti officially launched the Balochistan Youth Policy on Friday, calling it a transformative step to uplift the youth and tackle decades…

Social Media Policy Coming Soon In Balochistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced its plan to introduce the province’s first-ever social media policy. This policy will regulate online content, promote ethical…

Mahrang Baloch Confirms 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for Human Rights Efforts in Balochistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist, has officially confirmed her nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to…

USF Blames Security Situation for Balochistan Network Issues

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) has attributed ongoing Balochistan network issues to security challenges in the region, affecting telecom service delivery. During a recent…

Balochistan Govt Orders Suspension of Mobile and Internet Services in Quetta

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has partially suspended cellphone and internet services in Quetta due to security concerns in the region, following a strike called by…

Pta Temporarily Blocks Mobile Internet Access Across Balochistan

PTA Temporarily Blocks Mobile Internet Access Across Balochistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has temporarily banned mobile internet access in parts of Balochistan. “The general public is hereby informed that, under the directives…

Google Signs MoU To Provide 2000 Scholarships To Balochistan Students

By Senoria Khursheed ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Balochistan government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google to provide 2000 scholarships for Balochistan youth. According to the agreement, Google will…

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Balochistan Launches Project For Inclusion of Women in the Digital Economy

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 3 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Launched on Women’s day, this project aims to provide the women of Balochistan Computer literacy, financial independence and economic empowerment The Parliamentary Secretary of Law,…

National Roaming in Balochistan

Government of Pakistan is Launching National Roaming in Balochistan

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 3 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to PTA officials, national roaming will be available in Balochistan by June 2023, since equipment has already reached and only minor work is left…

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