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Security forces eliminate 10 terrorists in Quetta IBO

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Security forces

QUETTA: Security forces carried out a successful joint intelligence-based operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in the Ghaza Band area on the outskirts of Quetta, neutralizing 10 militants involved in various terrorist activities, security sources said on Wednesday. According to credible intelligence, a terrorist group was present in the mountainous region of Ghaza Band, believed to be … Read more

Five militants killed in suicide bombing in Quetta

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Five militants

QUETTA: At least five terrorists were killed in a suicide car bombing carried out by the Indian-backed proxy group Fitna Al-Hindustan in Quetta, security officials confirmed. The suicide attacker was also killed in the blast. According to security sources, the attackers, dressed in Frontier Corps (FC) uniforms, attempted to target security personnel. Two FC soldiers … Read more

BLA facilitator arrested in Quetta, Linked to dozens of attacks

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BLA facilitator arrested in Quetta, Linked to dozens of attacks

Quetta: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a major operation in Quetta and arrested an important associate of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), security sources confirmed on Friday. The suspect, identified as Mir Khan Muhammad, was reportedly a close aide of BLA leader Dr. Usman Qazi. According to officials, he holds a law degree … Read more

Mobile internet services restored in Quetta after court orders

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Mobile internet

QUETTA: Mobile internet services began restoring in Quetta on Thursday after remaining suspended for 16 days, following orders of the Balochistan High Court(BHC). A BHC bench comprising Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Sardar Ahmed Halimi heard a constitutional petition against the suspension of mobile internet services, during which relevant officials appeared before the … Read more

Iran Air launches first direct Flight from Quetta

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Iran Air launches first direct Flight from Quetta

Iran Air has launched its first-ever direct flight route connecting Quetta, Zahedan, and Mashhad, marking the start of regular commercial air service between these culturally rich cities. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Mohammad Mudassir Tipu, welcomed the move, calling it the fulfillment of a long-standing regional demand. “I’m delighted that Iran Air has started direct flights … Read more

Explosion on railway track near Mastung derails six carriages of Jaffar Express

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Explosion on railway track near Mastung derails six carriages of Jaffer Express

Quetta: An explosion on the railway track near Mastung caused six carriages of the Jaffar Express to derail on Sunday. According to railway officials, the Jaffar Express had departed from Quetta for Peshawar at 9:00 AM. The blast occurred near Mastung, just as the train was passing through the area. Fortunately, no passengers were injured … Read more

Education Department proposes 2-week extension for “summer vacations”

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Education Department proposes 2-week extension for “summer vacations”

QUETTA – Schools might not reopen on time in August in this region as the Education Department wants more holidays. As scorching heat grips Balochistan, temperatures are expected to soar up to 48°C. The Education Department raised serious alarms, sending an urgent request to the Chief Minister to extend school holidays until August 12, citing … Read more

Jaffar Express derails after explosion near Shikarpur

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Jaffar Express

SHIKARPUR: A powerful explosion on a railway track near Humayun village caused three carriages of the Rawalpindi-bound Jaffar Express to derail, police confirmed on Monday. The train, which was en route to Quetta from Rawalpindi, encountered the blast on the track, resulting in the derailment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while emergency … Read more

Tragic bus fire claims five lives near Quetta’s Western Bypass

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Tragic bus

QUETTA:  A tragic incident occurred near the Western Bypass in Quetta, where a passenger bus caught fire, resulting in the loss of several lives. According to rescue officials, the fire broke out suddenly while the bus was en route. Emergency teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alert. Rescue personnel managed to evacuate … Read more

PM Shahbaz Sharif attends security jirga in Quetta

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PM Shahbaz Sharif attends security jirga in Quetta

QUETTA: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta today for a one-day visit, where he’ll attend an important jirga focused on the peace and security situation in Balochistan. Upon his arrival at Quetta Airport, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Acting Governor of Balochistan Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, and other top … Read more

Congo patient admitted to Fatima Jinnah Hospital Quetta

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Congo patient admitted to Fatima Jinnah Hospital Quetta

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) was confirmed in a patient under treatment at Fatima Jinnah Hospital in Quetta. A 25 -year -old patient from Chaman, shifted in the Isolation Ward after confirming the Congo virus. This virus is transmitted primarily through ticks and livestock, and in some cases, human-to-human transmission can occur. It should be noted … Read more

Mild earthquake jolts in Quetta, surrounding areas

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Earthquake jolts Islamabad and nearby areas

QUETTA: The earthquake tremors were felt in Quetta, the capital of the Balochistan province, which caused panic among the people.

The earthquake tremors were felt in Quetta and adjoining areas of Balochistan.

National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, said the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded 3.7 while the depth was 12 km, while the epicenter was about 90 km west of Quetta.

Due to the earthquake, people came out of their homes in the wake of Kalima Tayyaba, but no casualties or financial losses were currently reported.

Earlier, earthquake tremors were felt in different parts of Pakistan, the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 4.1 on the Richter scale, while its center was located in the Koh Hindu Kush area of ​​Afghanistan, which was 60 km deep.

Experts say the Hindu Kush region is dynamic in terms of earthquake, and that minor earthquake earthquakes are common due to tectonic movement in the area, authorities are monitoring the situation, though no aftershocks have been reported so far.

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Internet and Mobile Services down in Quetta until Tuesday night

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Internet Services

Mobile and internet services in Quetta have been suspended for two days starting Sunday night, a precautionary measure linked to ongoing protests in the region. The services are expected to resume by midnight on Tuesday, January 7. The suspension follows a shutter-down strike called by the Jamiat Ulema-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party in protest of alleged election … Read more

FBR increases property valuation in 56 cities

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FBR

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue(FBR) has increased the property valuation price by 80 percent in 56 cities of the country.

The FBR has increased the property valuation rate to 80 percent in 56 cities to bring the property value closer to the market rate, the new rates will be applicable from November 1.

According to the circular notification issued by FBR, the price of property in E7 of Islamabad is 150,000  per square yard, in sector E6 and F7 the price per square yard is 140,000,  while in F7 per square yard Square yard 140,000 , and E 11 per square yard fixed at 70,000.

The notification stated that property rates have also been increased in Abbottabad, Attock, Bahawalnagar and Bannu, while new property rates have also been set in Bhakkar, Bahawalpur, Chakwal, Chiniot and Dera Ismail Khan.

Property prices have also increased in Dera Ghazi Khan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Gujrat, similarly, new property rates have been set in Hafizabad, Haripur, Karachi and Kasur.

According to FBR, Lahore, Okara, Mianwali, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Sahiwal and Sargodha are also included in the list.

FBR said the valuation tables will help in generating more revenue from properties.

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Train operation from Quetta resumes after 46-days

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Quetta train operations suspended amid security issues

QUETTA: Train services from Quetta to other parts of the country have been restored after 46 days following the repair of the railway bridge in Bolan.

The Jaffar Express has left Quetta for Peshawar after a 46-day suspension. The Divisional Superintendent of Railways, Imran Hayat, said that train services were restored after one and half months, with the damaged bridge being rebuilt.

Talking to journalists, DS Quetta said the suspension of train service caused Rs 1.5 million loss to the Pakistan Railways.

He also informed that the Bolan Mail from Karachi is also scheduled to depart for Quetta today, with enhanced security measures in place.

Passengers expressed joy over the restoration of the service, noting that it is a relief after facing significant challenges during the disruption.

The train service was halted due to the destruction of the railway bridge at Dozan area by terrorists. The Pakistan Railways team repaired the damaged bridge in just one and a half month.

Authorities have assured that foolproof security arrangements have been put in place to ensure the safety of passengers.

On August 26, terrorists launched coordinated attacks on civilians and government properties across several districts in Balochistan.

Among the damaged infrastructure was a British-era bridge situated between the Kolpur and Dozan railway stations in Bolan.

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PR completes 40% restoration work of bridge damaged in Quetta  

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PR

LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has successfully completed 40 percent of the restoration work on a bridge damaged by terrorism in Quetta, Balochistan.

Pakistan Railways spokesperson confirmed that ongoing work was being carried out in two shifts under the supervision of Railway Chief Executive Officer Aamir Baloch.

The spokesperson assured that the bridge would be ready for train operations by October 15. He emphasized that the restoration was being managed with the railway’s own resources.

Once security clearance was received, the rail connection between Balochistan and the rest of the country will be immediately restored.

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2 policemen killed in Kuchlak blast near Quetta

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QUETTA: An explosion has been reported near a police mobile van in Kuchlak near Quetta, claiming the lives of two policemen.

According to the police, the explosion — that took the lives of two policemen — happened at the Bostan Road in Kuchlak.

Besides the two casualties, the police sources report no other case of injury or death.

The security forces have encircled the area to begin their investigation.

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4 lives lost, many injured as bus plunges into ditch in Zhob

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QUETTA: According to rescue reports, a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a ditch in the Danasar area in Zhob, claiming more than 4 lives while injuring more than 23 people. Many passengers were moved to Trauma Center Zhob in critical condition. The bus was traveling from Islamabad to Quetta, and the speed of the vehicle … Read more

Policeman kills accused inside police station in Quetta

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Two men fire shots at internet office in Lahore

Quetta: An accused arrested on charges of blasphemy was shot dead by a police official inside police station in Quetta city.

According to the police, a person was arrested yesterday on the charge of blasphemy and moved to the police station.

The police said that the policeman who killed the accused inside police station has been arrested and investigation into the matter has been started.

It should be noted that , when a person was arrested on the charge of blasphemy from Spinny Road area of ​​Quetta and transferred to Kharotabad police station, the angry citizens stormed the police station as well.

The Kharotabad police station came under a grenade attack during a violent protest as an enraged mob demanded that the police hand over a blasphemy suspect to them.

The protesters locked traffic on the western bypass by placing burning tyres on the road and staged rallies in several parts of the provincial capital.

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PM Shehbaz in Quetta to review security situation

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PM Shehbaz

QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta for a one-day visit to review security situation of the province.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Jam Kamal Khan, and Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied the Prime Minister.

Upon arrival at Quetta Airport, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was received by the Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Provincial Minister for Communication and Works Abdul Rehman Khetran, Chief Secretary of Balochistan Shakeel Qadir, Inspector General of Police, and other senior government officials.

During his visit to Quetta, he will chair a high-level meeting on overall law and order.

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MOFA starts apostille attestation service thru courier firms  for Gujrat, Quetta

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MOFA starts apostille attestation service thru courier firms for Gujrat, Quetta

ISLAMABAD: After Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has now decided to provide Apostille attestation services through courier companies in Gujrat and Quetta as well. The service in the cities will start from August 19 (Monday), a statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson said on Sunday. As part of this … Read more

PM Shehbaz arrives in Quetta on day-long visit

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PM Shehbaz

QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta for a day-long visit on Monday.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Atta Tarar, and Federal Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Kamal Khan were accompanied by the Prime Minister during the visit.

Prime Minister was received by Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandukhail, Provincial Planning Minister Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi, Provincial Education Minister Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani,

Provincial Minister Revenue Muhammad Asim Kurd Gilo, Provincial Minister for Agriculture Balochistan Mir Ali Madad Jatak and Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, IG Police Abdul Khaliq Sheikh at Quetta Airport on his arrival.

PM left for the Governor House and would be briefed regarding the ongoing development projects in the province.

During the visit, the PM will formally inaugurate tube wells transfer to Balochistan’s solarization.

The prime minister is also scheduled to have a separate meeting with the Governor of Balochistan and the Provincial Cabinet.

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Saudi Arabia eases visa requirements for Pakistani tourists

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Saudi Arabia Simplifies Visa Process for Pakistani Tourists; Details Here

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has relaxed visa requirements for Pakistani tourists with immediate effect.

Under the new conditions issued by Saudi Arabia, Pakistani tourists can now submit a bank statement containing $750 monthly credit or equivalent amount to obtain a Saudi visit visa.

The number of Pakistanis visiting Saudi Arabia increased by 43 percent last year and 2.7 million Pakistani tourists are expected to visit Saudi Arabia in 2024.

In order to facilitate the increasing number of tourists, Tasheer offices have been established in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Multan, where various services are provided to those who wish to visit Saudi Arabia to obtain a visa.

Saudi Arabia has also introduced a transit visa for Pakistanis, which is available for passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia through specific airlines, through this visa, tourists will be able to visit Saudi Arabia for up to 96 hours.

In addition, a visa on arrival is available for travelers who hold a UK, US or Schengen visa.

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PMD forecasts rain across Pakistan from March 27

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Rains, isolated hailstorms expected in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts rain, wind, thunderstorms, and snowfall in various regions from March 27 to March 31 due to an approaching westerly wave. Here’s a breakdown: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Expect rain, wind, thunderstorms, and mountain snowfall in numerous districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, and others. Heavy falls and hailstorms may occur … Read more

ECP halts release of election results for multiple constituencies

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Election results

Islamabad: After the hearing on election excuses in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the release of election result of 5 constituencies of two provincial assemblies and one constituency of the National Assembly was stopped. A bench consisting of Member Election Commission Sindh Nisar Durrani and Member Election Commission Balochistan Shah Mohammad Jatoi heard the … Read more

Blast in Quetta trash heap injures 8, including 3 children

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Blast in Quetta

Due to the explosion in the trash heap in Quetta, eight people have suffered injuries, including three kids, Bol News reported on Wednesday. According to SSP Operations, the blast took place in a dump of garbage under the bridge on Zarghun Road, Quetta. Additionally, as soon as the incident was reported, the rescue team reached … Read more

Quetta, Balochistan latest weather update today

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Quetta latest weather update

Quetta, the capital city of the Balochistan province in Pakistan, boasts a unique and diverse climate that significantly impacts the daily lives of its residents. The current weather in Quetta stands at 16°C, with a RealFeel® of 16°. However, it’s crucial to consider the broader environmental factors, such as air quality, which has been assessed … Read more

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