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Dismal State of Education Needs Attention in Balochistan

Shakeel Phullan-Turbat   It is a fact that Balochistan is the richest province of Pakistan, replete with several mineral resources of gold, marble, oil, copper and natural gas. Unfortunately, still the province is deprived of all facilities of life   and suffering from several types of social, economical and political crises. However, today’s education is emerging as the most essential issue in ...

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Seminar on Opportunities, Issues and Solutions to CPEC held in Karachi

Shoaib Durrazai Karachi: Seminar on opportunities, Issues and Solutions to China Pakistan Economic Corridor held in Karachi on March 5, 2016 at Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology According to the details,   a seminar on “China Pakistan Economic Corridor: Opportunities, Issues and Solutions”,  was held at Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology. Seminar speakers emphasizes on the importance of ...

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Heavy Rain Coupled with Hailstorm lashed Major Parts of Balochistan

Quetta: Heavy rain coupled with hailstorm lashed major parts of Balochistan including Quetta valley on Friday. The Met office has predicted more rain and cloudy weather during 24 hours in different districts of Balochistan According to Met office heavy rain coupled with hailstorm lashed major parts of Balochistan including Quetta valley on Friday. Many districts in Balochistan including Quetta, Awaran, ...

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There is Dire Need of Medical Colleges in Balochistan: Dr Irshad

Interview by Aziz Ejaz Dr Irshad is graduate of Bolan Medical College, Quetta. He belongs to  Kharan district. Currently, he is serving in Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta as Post Graduate. He is also the deputy organizer of Baloch Doctor’s Forum (BDF), a forum for the unification of Baloch. Doctors). Aziz Ejaz, contributor to The Balochistan Point, conducted a short ...

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Pakistani Online Stores Making Their Way into Rural Areas

Basit Khan  The online retail market in Pakistan has witnessed a phenomenal growth in the recent years. The increasing trends in online shopping have given rise to a number of retail portals who have emerged as big winners in the online business. The penetration of online portals in rural areas has increased the future prospects of e-commerce in Pakistan. The rural ...

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Cultural Walk and Seminar on Baloch Culture and Civilization held in University of Karachi

Mariyam Suleman Karachi: Baloch Student Education Organization (BSEO) held Culture Day celebrations in University of Karachi this Thursday that began with Cultural Walk from Mahmood Hussain Library leading to a seminar on “Baloch Culture and Civilization” in the Arts Auditorium. The event was attended by hundreds of students and faculty members. Deliberately focused on the rich civilization of Balochistan and ...

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Expected Widespread rains to Trigger Floods in Balochistan

Quetta: The Met Office on Wednesday predicted widespread rains with isolated heavy thundershowers for Balochistan in the next two days.  The concerned authorities have been asked   to remain alert keeping in view the unusual weather conditions in Balochistan during next 10 days. According to the Met Office forecast, expected widespread rains with isolated heavy thundershowers in Balochistan may trigger flash ...

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United States Consulate Celebrates Baloch Cultural Day

Karachi: United States (US) Consul General Brian Heath on Wednesday hosted a musical reception for Baloch journalists and civil society leaders at the consulate to celebrate Baloch Culture Day. Popular Baloch folk singer Akhtar Channal Zehri performed at the occasion. This is the second year the consul general marked the occasion at his residence. In his welcome remarks during the ...

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Judicial Commission Formed to Probe Saqiba’s Death

Quetta: The Balochistan government on Tuesday formed a judicial commission to probe into the case of Saqiba Kakar’s death, Saqiba Hakim, a 17 year old student who committed suicide after her college’s principal allegedly refused to send her examination form to the intermediate education board. Saqiba, a girl student of Government Girls Degree College, Muslim Bagh ,Killa Saifullah district  who ...

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Baloch Cultural Day Today

Sami Parvez Quetta: Baloch Cultural Day would be observed in various districts of Balochistan and federal capital Islamabad on March 2(Today).  Different cultural activities have been scheduled to observe the day. Cultural events, seminars, rallies and exhibitions have been arranged on this occasion. Every year on 2nd of March Baloch Cultural Day is celebrated with the aspiration to draw attention ...

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