Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Balochistan Govt decides to reopen 3700 schools

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QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to reopen 3700 schools which have been closed for years in the province.

According to the Department of Education, Balochistan, about 3700 schools have been closed for many years due to non-availability of teachers in various districts of the province.

According to the Education Department, the maximum number of 254 schools are in Pishin while 251 schools are in Khuzdar and 152 schools are in Quetta.

Officials said that the education department of Balochistan will recruit teachers on contract to activate these closed schools and till October 11.The education department has invited applications from candidates for teaching posts in various schools.

According to officials of the education department, the recruitment of teachers will be done by a committee under the supervision of deputy commissioners in each district.

On the other hand, the provincial government claimed that they have succeeded in opening 40 closed schools in Pishin and Awaran.

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President, PM strongly condemns blasts in Pishin, Qila Saifullah

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SLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar strongly condemned the blasts that took place in Khanozai and Qila Saifullah areas of Balochistan’s Pishin district.

The president, in a condemnation message, expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blasts.

He sympathized with family members of those martyred in the blasts and prayed to Allah Almighty for the peace and elevation of the ranks of the departed souls.

In a condemnation message, the prime minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blasts.

He sympathized with family members of those martyred in the blasts and prayed to Allah Almighty for the peace and elevation of the ranks of departed souls.

PM Kakar directed ensuring prompt treatment of the injured and sought a report into the incidents from the Chief Secretary of the Balochistan province.

He vowed to foil every attempt of the elements wanted to sabotage law and order in the country, reiterating the firm resolve of the government to hold the general elections in a peaceful environment.

On the other hand, Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ijaz strongly condemned the explosions outside an independent Candidate’s office  in Pashin and office of Jamiat Ulema Islam-F in Qila Saifullah.

He expressed deep sorrow and regret over the loss of precious lives in the two blasts and prayed for martyrs.

In his condolence message, the minister said that the miscreants wanted to defame Pakistan by creating unrest during elections however those who played with the lives of innocent citizens would be dealt with iron hands.

He said that all possible measures would be taken to maintain peace and law and order during the elections.

The minister said that his government shared the grief of the families of the martyrs.

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Security forces with cooperation of tribal people establish peace in border areas: Gen Sarfraz Ali

Corps Commander Quetta Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali has said that special care will be taken for the convenience of the people in the border security system. “National peace and security, economic development and welfare of the people are the main objectives of border management,” Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali said. Commander 12 Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz … Read more