Balochistan

GAWADAR: In a tragic incident in Balochistan’s Gwadar district, unidentified gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus in the Kalmat area early Thursday morning, killing six people and kidnapping three others. Attack on the Highway According to police reports, the assailants stopped the bus traveling from Gwadar to Karachi near...

A senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, has passed away. He had been sick for a long time with kidney disease, his son Munir Ahmed said. His political party, JUI-F, confirmed the sad news on social media. His family will share details about his funeral later. Hafiz...

A disturbing incident occurred aboard SereneAir flight ER540 (UET-ISB) on March 18, 2025, when a passenger, Saima Jogezai, allegedly caused chaos before takeoff. According to reports, Saima Jogezai and her father, Iftikhar Jogezai, were traveling on the flight when Saima allegedly misbehaved with the airline’s check-in staff while appearing intoxicated....

Pakistan Railways has said tickets for train services to Balochistan will be suspended for the next three days due to law and order situation in the province. Railways officials said the trains that would remain suspended include the Bolan Express which was due to depart from Karachi to Quetta. Pakistani Railways chief...

The government has announced a temporary suspension of mobile internet services in several areas of Balochistan. This decision, implemented on the instructions of relevant authorities, is intended to ensure public safety and security in response to the current situation in the region. The measure has been taken to maintain peace...

The Pakistan Frontier Corps (FC) has introduced advanced technology, including the use of quadcopters, to enhance aerial surveillance and security for Zaireen convoys traveling from Quetta to Taftan. This move aims to ensure the safety of pilgrims and international tourists entering Balochistan through the Taftan border. The deployment of quadcopters...

At least 23 people have been killed in a tragic incident in Balochistan’s Musakhail district early Monday morning. Armed men reportedly stopped trucks and buses, offloading passengers before shooting them after verifying their identities, according to Musakhail Assistant Commissioner Najeeb Kakar. The attackers blocked the inter-provincial highway in the Rarasham...

QUETTA: The funeral of Shaheed Deputy Commissioner Panjgur Zakir Baloch was held with full state honors. Senior officials, including the Governor and Chief Minister, attended. The funeral of Shaheed Deputy Commissioner Panjgur Zakir Baloch was held with full state honors. Senior officials, including the Governor and Chief Minister, attended. pic.twitter.com/Er0UsF5VYY—...

QUETTA: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported that torrential rains in Balochistan have resulted in the deaths of 12 people. According to ARY News, these fatalities include five children and have occurred due to various incidents such as lightning strikes, roof collapses, and wall collapses. In addition to...

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has announced the suspension of mobile phone and internet services in Quetta and several other sensitive districts during the first four days of Muharram. The move aims to ensure security during the religious observance. Key Details: Service Suspension Dates: July 17 to July 20, covering 7th...

In a decisive move to combat illegal land occupation, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced a comprehensive crackdown against land grabbers throughout the province. This initiative aims to address the widespread issue of land encroachment, which has been a significant problem affecting many landowners across Balochistan....

The Secretary of Colleges and Higher Education in Balochistan has announced the summer vacation schedule for colleges and universities across the province. According to a notification issued on Thursday, all higher education institutions in Balochistan will be closed from June 1, 2024, until August 13, 2024. This announcement follows the...