Tue, 21-Oct-2025

FIA foils human smuggling bid, arrests 60 in Balochistan

FIA

QUETTA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested 60 individuals attempting to illegally travel to Iran via sea routes. According to an FIA spokesperson, the detainees were apprehended from Jiwani during an operation. The arrested persons include nine from Gujranwala, 19 from Malakand, 16 from Bannu, nine from Lower Dir, three from Upper Dir, … Read more

PMSA, BFD launch focused operation ‘Hum Ahangi’ against illegal fishing in Gwadar & Jiwani

KARACHI: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) along with BFD on Sunday launched a focused operation “HUM AHANGI” against illegal fishing in Gwadar. In the operation, the PMSA units carried out patrolling at open sea, south of Gwadar, Pasni, Pishukan, Ganz and Jiwani sectors to search for trawlers carrying out illegal trawling or using banned nets. … Read more

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 jolts Turbat, Balochistan

Earthquake

Earthquake jolted different areas of Ketch district near Turbat. According to the details, Earthquake tremors were felt in Baleda, Tump and Mand. Earthquake tremors were also felt in and around Jiwani. The epicenter was reported 70 kilometers southwest of Turbat, near the border of Iran. Magnitude of the earthquake was recorded 5.1 on the Richter … Read more