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Court Document Has Details, but Not Motive, for Bus Fire

Court Document Has Details, but Not Motive, for Bus Fire

63% Right coverage: 8 sources

Six people were killed and seven were injured after a passenger bus caught fire after colliding with a loader rickshaw carrying petrol on the Western Bypass in Quetta, police said on Monday. Fatal road accidents on highways occur frequently in Pakistan, mainly due to overspeeding, hazardous overtaking and disregard for traffic rules. According to Shalkot Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Athar See the Story

Balochistan’s double burden: The inhospitable land and the unkind climate

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Balochistan’s double burden: The inhospitable land and the unkind climate

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Environmental concerns are capturing the attention of everyone including the developed and underdeveloped states and are one of the major concerns of the 21st century. Pakistan’s contribution to the total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is one of the lowest in the world and the contribution of the province of Balochistan is almost none. However, Pakistan, particularly the Balochistan province, is among the most vulnerable to climate change. Survi…Read Article

Balochistan High Court Slams Law Enforcement Over Failure to Recover Musawir Khan

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Balochistan High Court Slams Law Enforcement Over Failure to Recover Musawir Khan

Staff Reporter: QUETTA – The Balochistan High Court has severely criticized law enforcers for their failure to recover 11-year-old Musawir Khan, who was abducted and later found murdered. The court termed the case a disturbing example of incompetence. A two-member bench comprising Justice Iqbal Ahmed Kasi and Justice Muhammad Ayoub Tareen expressed strong dissatisfaction while hearing a constitutional petition filed by Haji Raz Muhammad, the fa…Read Article

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Court Document Has Details, but Not Motive, for Bus Fire

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Court Document Has Details, but Not Motive, for Bus Fire

FIA arrested key human trafficking agent in Quetta

FIA Captures Key Figure in Smuggling Network In a major breakthrough, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has captured a top member of an organized human trafficking network. The arrest was made during an intelligence-led operation in Quetta, targeting criminals involved in smuggling Pakistani citizens through illegal routes. The detained suspect, identified as Muhammad Nazim, belongs to Sargodha. Authorities confirmed he played a vital role …FIA · Quetta See the Story

UNHCR Installs 684kW Solar System at Bolan Medical Complex, Saving Rs. 70 Million Annually

Syed Ali Shah: QUETTA, 01 July 2025 – In a major step towards sustainable healthcare, the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency), in partnership with private sector collaborator LONGi, has successfully installed a 684-kilowatt solar energy system at Bolan Medical Complex (BMC) in Quetta. This clean energy initiative is expected to save Rs. 70 million annually and cut down 468 tons of carbon emissions every year. The system will generate around 1…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

Iran border closure puts edibles out of reach for Mashkhel in Balochistan

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Locals forced to purchase Iranian goods from Quetta at triple the price.Military · Quetta Read Article

Balochistan Government Releases Rs50 Billion Development Funds as New Fiscal Year Begins

Qaseem Shah: QUETTA (Web Desk) – In a major step toward fast-tracking development, the Government of Balochistan has released Rs50 billion in development funds on the very first night of the new fiscal year 2025–26, marking a historic financial move in the province’s governance. The official notification was issued by the Balochistan Finance Department shortly after midnight on July 1, signaling the government’s commitment to accelerating publi…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

JUI-F Suspends Zabid Ali Reki for Honoring CM Bugti with Necklace Against Party Policy

Syed Ali Shah: QUETTA ) – A symbolic gesture has triggered a political firestorm in Balochistan. Zabid Ali Reki, a member of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), placed a traditional Balochi necklace around the neck of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, publicly thanking him for development funds — a move that has now cost him his party membership. The act, seen as a public show of allegiance to the provincial government, violated JUI-F’s internal…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

Slain child laid to rest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The funeral prayer for Musawir Khan, a young boy abducted and brutally killed, was held at Quetta's Hockey Ground, drawing a massive crowd from across the city and province. Emotions ran high as grieving residents, political leaders, and civil society members gathered to show solidarity with the bereaved family and condemn the horrific crime. Tight security was deployed as mourners, many in tears, witnessed the heart-wrenching moment the child's…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

Hundreds Attend Lawmakers Funeral

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Qaseem Shah, News Desk: Quetta – A wave of grief swept through Quetta as thousands gathered at the city’s Hockey Ground to attend the funeral of Musawir Khan, the young child who was abducted and brutally murdered after months in captivity. The heartbreaking incident has left the city in mourning and raised fresh questions about public safety and law enforcement in Balochistan. The funeral saw an outpouring of sorrow, with people from all walks…Quetta · Quetta See the Story

AKU-EB wraps up capacity building project with Balochistan’s Examination Commission - Global News Pakistan

Strengthening Educational Assessment in Balochistan Quetta : The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) has successfully concluded a capacity development and technical support project for the Balochistan Assessment and Examination Commission (BAEC), carried out under the Balochistan Human Capital Investment Project. Funded by the World Bank and implemented through the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Government of Balochistan, the in…World Bank · Quetta Read Article

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