The day after a tragic shooting in Noshki, Balochistan, which left nine dead, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti held an urgent meeting to discuss the province’s security. The officials agreed to overhaul security measures to prevent such incidents. On Saturday, migrants heading to Europe were killed in Balochistan after armed attackers targeted their bus and executed them based on their ethnicity. That same day, two more were killed on the Quetta-Noshki Highway by presumably the same attackers. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for these attacks. The attackers had blocked the highway, robbing passengers and specifically abducting nine individuals identified by…
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The devastating terrorist attack on a crowded concert hall in the Moscow suburbs on March 22 thrust Afghanistan back into the spotlight, with suspicion that the ISIS-K threat is returning in the country. While ISIS claimed the attack was carried out by a previously unheard-of Russian wing, the U.S. had issued a warning about intelligence suggesting that ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), the Afghan affiliate, was planning attacks in Russia. Around the same time, Russian officials announced the thwarting of another ISIS-K plot targeting a synagogue in Moscow. Four men, identified by Russia as suspects in the concert hall attack and presented before…
In a significant development, a Chinese company has decided to suspend civil construction activities at the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project, impacting over 2,000 workers. This decision follows the tragic incident of a suicide attack in the Shangla district. The terrorists targeted Chinese nationals, leading to casualties. The attack occurred on Tuesday and resulted in the deaths of five Chinese engineers. They were working on the Dasu Dam project, amplifying concerns over security in the region. Suspension of Work and Layoffs Official sources confirmed that the Power Construction Corporation of China, responsible for the Tarbela extension project, has officially announced…
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reiterated his criticism of Afghanistan’s perceived lack of progress in addressing terrorism, emphasizing the need for tighter border controls to counter the threat effectively. He expressed disappointment over the Taliban’s alleged failure to address terrorist hideouts within their territory and called the country the ‘origin of terrorism’. He stressed the absence of cooperation from Kabul in tackling the terrorism issue. These remarks followed a series of recent attacks, including those on the Gwadar Port Authority complex, a naval base in Turbat, and a suicide attack on Chinese workers in Shangla. Asif’s comments of calling Afghanistan as…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Minister Zahir Shah Toru announced on Wednesday the successful distribution of financial assistance cheques worth Rs10,000 each to 438,547 eligible families in the province as part of the Ramazan package. This initiative aimed to provide financial support to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan. He also informed of the disbursement of a total of Rs4.38 billion worth of cheques among deserving families. This indicated a significant effort by the government to alleviate financial burdens on vulnerable households. In a statement issued from his office, the minister provided detailed insights into the distribution process under…
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti signaled of nearly 2,000 teachers to be terminated belonging to various ranks due to their habitual absenteeism. This decisive action was the outcome of a comprehensive meeting convened by CM Bugti within the education department. The meeting aimed to tackle the persistent issue of absent teachers, address the challenges faced by dysfunctional educational institutions and introduce reforms. To alleviate the shortage of teachers in schools, CM Bugti has directed the appointment of teachers on a contractual basis. The chief secretary of Balochistan will complete the termination of absentee teachers within a specified timeframe of two…
KP is gearing up to evaluate additional hospitals to expand the reach of free treatment under the Sehat Card Plus scheme. This comes in light of an anticipated surge in patient numbers following Eidul Fitr. Presently, a total of 753 hospitals nationwide cater to the healthcare needs of KP residents. 118 are present within the province and 635 spread across Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. This initiative, reinstated under the PTI government, has yet to witness a significant uptick in patient traffic. However, with Eidul Fitr approaching, authorities foresee a notable increase in patient footfall. To prepare for the anticipated rise…
The Pakhtun Students Federation (PSF) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the discontinuation of the distribution of complimentary textbooks to schoolchildren in KPK attending government schools in the area and urged authorities to swiftly reverse this decision. PSF president Abdul Wahab Afridi highlighted the impact of militant activities on the education sector in the tribal district. He cited the destruction of more than 100 schools and the subsequent plight of thousands of students. Afridi emphasized the urgent need for school reconstruction efforts. The president also emphasized the critical importance of continuing to provide free textbooks to students. Afridi underscored that a…
Pakistan issued a stern condemnation of a devastating suicide bombing that shook Kandahar, Afghanistan, claiming the lives of at least 20 innocent individuals. This tragic incident struck a chord with Pakistan. The state emphasized the severity of such violent acts. It viewed them as a shared concern demanding mutual attention and cooperation between the two neighboring nations. The targeted suicide attack specifically aimed at civilians heading to a bank in Kandahar, predominantly government employees collecting their salaries. However, conflicting reports emerged regarding the casualty toll, with hospital authorities initially reporting the figure to the media. Nonetheless, Taliban officials contested this…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a meeting with a delegation from Barrick Gold Company led by CEO Mark Bristow. He emphasized the transformative potential of the Reko Diq project, stating that it would spur development in Balochistan. He reiterated his conviction that the project would mark a significant milestone in the province’s progress. It will usher in an era of prosperity for its residents. During discussions, the prime minister stressed the importance of comprehensive planning, particularly in developing communication infrastructure such as railway lines. He said it is to fully capitalize on the mineral wealth of Balochistan. He underscored the…