Authorities in Baltistan have launched urgent restoration work at Istak Bridge on the Shahra-e-Baltistan highway after floodwaters caused severe damage, cutting off vital connectivity. The bridge, located in Rondu near Skardu, was inundated by rising waters from Istak Nallah, leaving travelers and locals stranded. On-site supervision is being carried out by Commissioner Baltistan Division, Commander 62 Brigade, Deputy Commissioner Skardu, and XEN Ashraf. Their presence highlights the seriousness of the situation as engineers and workers rush to stabilize and repair the bridge. Officials have assured that every possible resource is being mobilized to reopen the route quickly. The damage has…
Author: Farhan Ali
Balochistan CM Bugti Praises Security Forces for Foiling August 14 Att@ck Quetta, August 18, 2025 — Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has commended security forces and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) for successfully thwarting a planned self-blast on Independence Day. The foiled attempt, he said, prevented large-scale devastation during national celebrations. Planned Att@ck Prevented Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, Bugti revealed that att@ckers had planned to strike on August 14, targeting citizens gathered to mark Independence Day. Thanks to the timely action of law enforcement agencies, the plan was disrupted before execution. The chief minister confirmed that the same…
Quetta Professor Arrested Over Alleged Links With Banned BLA Quetta, August 18, 2025 — Authorities in Balochistan have arrested a university professor on allegations of facilitating activities for the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The case has sparked widespread debate over the infiltration of educational spaces by militant networks. Confessional Video Emerges The arrested individual, identified as Dr. Usman Qazi, a lecturer at the Balochistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), appeared in a video statement where he admitted to having ties with the BLA. According to his confession, he first established contact with members of the group…
Body of Chinese Climber Guan Jing Recovered from K2 GILGIT: The body of Chinese mountaineer Guan Jing, who died on August 12 after being struck by falling rocks while descending from K2, has been recovered and transported to Skardu by Army Aviation. The tragic incident occurred just a day after she had successfully summited the world’s second-highest peak. Rockfall on Abruzzi Spur Claims a Life Guan Jing was descending via the Abruzzi Spur, a notoriously dangerous route on K2, when she was fatally hit by rockfall. According to Karrar Haidri, Senior Vice President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, she…
People of Balochistan Rising Against Terr0rism: DG ISPR RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the people of Balochistan are standing up against terr0rism and actively exposing terr0rists and their facilitators. Speaking during a session with students at ISPR’s internship program, he highlighted the importance of community support in ensuring lasting peace. Locals Rejecting Terr0rism The DG ISPR noted that operations against terr0rism succeed only when the local population identifies and points out the culprits. “The people of Balochistan are tired of terr0rists and their facilitators and are now rising against them,”…
Floodwaters Sweep Away Naltar Expressway in Gilgit-Baltistan Severe floods in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) have washed away a major portion of the Naltar Expressway, leaving tourists stranded and cutting off access to several key areas. The destruction has not only disrupted traffic but has also hampered ongoing relief and rescue operations in the region. Tourists Stranded as Roads Cut Off The collapse of the Naltar Expressway has trapped multiple groups of tourists who were visiting the scenic valley. With road access blocked, many remain stuck in remote areas with limited supplies. Authorities are working to provide emergency assistance and evacuate those affected,…
Northern Pakistan Floods: Over 350 Lives Lost in 48 Hours At least 351 people have lost their lives in just two days as devastating floods, landslides, and rain-related incidents hit northern Pakistan. The disaster has left families mourning, homes destroyed, and entire communities struggling to cope with the widespread destruction. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Worst Affected The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been hit hardest, recording 328 fatalities. Districts including Buner, Swat, Mansehra, Bajaur, and Batagram have seen severe flooding and landslides, cutting off road access and making rescue efforts extremely difficult. Authorities report dozens of injuries, with many families displaced…
Iran Air Launches Historic Direct Flights Between Quetta, Zahedan & Mashhad Iran Air has inaugurated a new direct air route connecting Quetta with Zahedan and Mashhad — a significant milestone in Pak-Iran relations. The historic Airbus A319 completed its maiden commercial flight on Friday, August 8, 2025, landing smoothly at Quetta International Airport At the ceremony, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Mohammad Mudassir Tipu, called the launch a “long-standing demand” of people in the border regions. He emphasized its enormous potential to boost business, tourism, and people-to-people interactions . This weekly flight will initially connect Quetta with Zahedan and Mashhad, reducing…
Train services in Balochistan, suspended temporarily due to security concerns Federal Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi announced that train operations in Balochistan will be temporarily suspended due to security concerns. The Peshawar-to-Quetta Jaffar Express will remain suspended from August 10 to 13, while the Quetta-to-Peshawar service will be halted from August 11 to 14. The Karachi-to-Quetta Bolan Mail will also be suspended from August 10 to 15. Train services will resume only after security clearance is obtained. The decision follows a derailment incident earlier in the day, when an explosion near Spezand in Quetta damaged five coaches of the Jaffar Express,…
Gilgit Landslide Kills 8 Volunteers Amid Flood Repairs Tragedy struck the mountainous city of Gilgit on Monday as a sudden landslide claimed the lives of eight local volunteers working to repair flood damage at Danyor Nullah. Several others were injured, and rescue operations are still underway to locate individuals believed to be trapped beneath tonnes of earth and rock. According to rescue officials, the disaster unfolded without warning, catching workers off guard as they tried to restore a critical water channel damaged during recent floods. This heartbreaking incident is the latest in a series of weather-related disasters to hit the…