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.
Why are schools and universities closed in Balochistan today?
All of the educational institutions will remain closed in Balochistan today due to the call of a province-wide strike against the kidnapping of an 11-year-old student from Quetta.
PTI denied permission to hold rally in Quetta
QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Friday denied Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) permission to hold a public rally in Quetta, despite a court order. The local administration of Quetta cited the law-and-order situation as the reason for turning down Imran Khan’s party’s request to hold the rally. The PTI had planned to
PTI announces rallies for anti-govt campaign
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has decided to start a new movement against the government. The political committee of Tehreek-e-Insaf has approved the rallies across the country, similarly, the list of visitors from the Imran Khan and all decisions will be made by the political committee. Read More: Bushra Bibi not enetring politics:
Over 50 students detained in cheating scandal during MDCAT Test in Quetta
Bolan Medical University, Vice Chancellor Dr. Shabbir Lahri, announced that over 50 students were detained during the MD CAT entrance exam for medical colleges. Moreover, devices used for cheating were confiscated from the candidates, most of whom hail from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Legal action is being initiated against those caught cheating.
TV artist offers children for sale
Quetta’s disabled TV artist Naseer Muhammad Shahi is forced to sell his children due to poverty. As per ARY News, senior actor Naseer Muhammad Shahi from Quetta, overwhelmed by poverty, set up a protest camp to sell his children. The actor said, “I even held a press conference and informed
JI chief announces nationwide strike from August 28
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced a nationwide strike starting August 28, supported by the business community. At a press conference in Quetta, he highlighted the need for internal democracy in political parties, criticizing major parties for their lack of democratic processes and internal politics. Rehman also highlighted various
11 people died from gas leak in coal mine near Quetta
At least 11 people were killed in a coal mine gas leak accident in Quetta on Monday. Balochistan Chief Inspector of Mines, Abdul Ghani Baloch, confirmed that the incident claimed the lives of one contractor and one mine manager, noting that all the deceased were from Swat. Interior Minister Mohsin
Mahira Khan encounters her doppelgänger at airport
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Mahira Khan had a surprise encounter with her doppelganger, Kurasah Anwer Sheikh, at the airport. The meeting was shared by social media personality Kurasah Anwer on her Instagram account on Sunday. An image showcased the two together, with Mahira donning khaki attire and Kurasah in a
