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
Pakistan reports over 1,000 new HIV cases monthly
A total of 1,079 cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have been reported each month in Pakistan.
Polio vaccination made mandatory for birth, marriage and death certificates
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) obtaining official birth marriage and death certificates is now contingent upon polio vaccination. This step has been introduced to ensure widespread immunization in the region.
Temperature in Karachi drops to 9°C
With a minimum temperature of 9.5°C recorded, Karachi is anticipated to stay chilly and dry during the next 24 hours.
Power outage hits Murree
Murree experienced a major power outage after a 132 kV main line tripped, plunging areas like Mall Road, Jhika Gali, Bhurban, and Expressway into darkness.
Pakistan, China to build expressway connecting Gwadar port to airport
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed on the construction of an expressway connecting Gwadar port with a new airport being developed by Beijing in the coastal town in Balochistan, state-run news agency APP reported on Friday. The neighbouring countries agreed on the construction of an expressway connecting the Gwadar Port
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
Hadiqa Kiani, Mahrang Baloch named in BBC 100 Women
The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024.
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
