Tue, 21-Oct-2025

11 killed, several other injured in deadly explosion in Harnai

11 killed

QUETTA: At least 11 labourers were killed and several others injured in deadly blast in the  Shahrag area of ​​Harnai district of Balochistan.

An explosion occurred near vehicle carrying coal miners in Shahrg area of ​​Harnai, injuring several people.

Police said the condition of several injured in the blast is critical. The law enforcement personnel also arrived on the spot and started collecting evidence by taking the blast site in custody.

Deputy Commissioner Harnai said that 11 workers were killed and six injured in a blast in Shahrg area.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the blast in Shahrag area of Harnai district, Balochistan, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives.

In separate statements, the president and the prime minister offered heartfelt condolences to the families of those died in the terrorist incident.

They also vowed to continue efforts till the elimination of terrorism from the country.

PM Shehbaz directed the relevant authorities to provide the best medical support to the injured. He also prayed for their early recovery.

The prime minister said the individuals who harm the lives and property of innocent and defenseless citizens will have to pay a very heavy price.

[embedpost slug=”fia-arrests-lady-human-smuggler-from-faisalabad”]

Read more

PDMA puts 17 districts of Bachlostan on high alert

PDMA

QUETTA: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared 17 districts of Balochistan on high alert regarding monsoon and has put the administration on red alert.

Director General PDMA Balochistan Jahanzeb Khan said that relief materials have been sent to all districts of the province. He said an emergency plan has been prepared regarding monsoon rains, all departments have been informed about their responsibilities.

According to DG PDMA, Deputy Commissioners of high alert districts have been directed to prepare a list of safe places in their respective areas.

Director General PDMA further said that Harnai district of Naseerabad division are affected by flood water while Zhob and Sherani areas are affected by flash flood.

He said that the NGOs of the province have also been instructed to be prepared to deal with emergency situations during monsoon rains.

[embedpost slug=”karachi-weather-metropolitan-to-get-break-from-heat-with-light-showers-today”]

Read more

Earthquake jolts down Balochistan south-eastern region

Earthquake Balochistan

Earthquake tremors were felt in the south-eastern region of Harnai district of Balochistan. Fearing the earthquake, people came out of their houses, reciting Kalima Tayyaba. The news sources said that Pakistan’s Balochistan province was shaken by the earthquake. Additionally, the Seismological Center said that the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 3.6 and that … Read more

Balochistan Levies carries out operations in Kohlu

Balochistan Levies

The operation lasted for 11 hours. More than 40 levies officers participated in the operation. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the terrorists. The Balochistan Levies QRF Force carried out an operation in Kohlu district of Balochistan, which lasted for 11 hours and in which more than 40 Levies officers and volunteers participated on … Read more