Balochistan receives rain, snowfall
QUETTA: QUETTA: An emergency has been imposed on the Chaman-Quetta-Karachi highway after the first snowfall of the current winter season hit various areas including Ziarat valley of the province on Sunday. The Met Office reported snowfall and light rain in Ziarat, Kan Mehtarzai, Kozhak, Khanozai, Lakk Pass, Muslim Bagh, and
Winter hits Balochistan with snow
Snowfall in the Ziarat Valley and its surroundings in Balochistan has led to a drop in temperature.
Gas explosion in Balochistan coal mine leaves 12 lives in peril
QUETTA: An explosion in a coal mine in the Sanjdi area, approximately 50 kilometers from Quetta, caused the mine to collapse on Thursday, trapping twelve miners inside, according to officials. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to pull the miners out safely. Chief Mines Officer Abdul Ghani Baloch said
Section 144 imposed across Balochistan for one month
QUETTA: The Home Department of Balochistan has imposed Section 144 across the province for one month, citing concerns over potential threats to public order. According to the notification issued by the provincial Home Department, the enforcement of Section 144 prohibits the display of all kinds of weapons. Public gatherings, including
Balochistan govt decides to launch ‘Kisan Card’ for farmers
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has announced the launch of the Benazir Kisan Card initiative to promote agricultural development and support small-scale farmers in the province. The funds for the first phase of the project have already been approved. According to a spokesperson of the Balochistan government, Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz
Winter holidays announced for schools in Balochistan
QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Saturday announced winter holidays for schools and colleges across the province. According to a notification issued by the Education Department of Balochistan, holidays for schools and other educational institutions in cold areas of the province will commence on December 16. Winter holidays in Balochistan warm
Balochistan declares winter holidays for schools, colleges
QUETTA: The education department of Balochistan, released an announcement regarding winter vacations in educational institutes of the province on Friday. The notification states that winter vacations will be from December 16, 2024, up to February 28, 2025, for schools located in the cold regions of Balochistan. The alternative holiday period
Hailstorm breaks 42-year record in Balochistan
A powerful hailstorm shattered a 42-year record in Duki, Balochistan, increasing the region's cold intensity.
AIDS cases surge in Balochistan, 462 new patients reported
QUETTA: The Director of AIDS Control Program Balochistan Dr Zulfiqar Ali during a press conference on Saturday said that the number of AIDS patients has increased in Balochistan and 462 new cases were registered on Saturday. He said that 462 new cases were registered and the number of patients registered
Resolution to ban PTI passed in Balochistan assembly despite opposition walkout
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly passed a resolution calling for a ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Thursday, accusing the party of inciting violence and undermining the country’s stability. The resolution, which came amid a walkout by opposition members, was presented jointly by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party
