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Yearly Archives: 2017

Letter: Threats of hepatitis disease

It is estimated that every year 150000 people die of hepatitis C around the country. It has appeared a lethal disease effecting almost 20 percent of the population. However, the prevention of this disease needs drastic measures to ensure the availability of medicines in the country in a cut-rate. Therefore, government should pay serious attention towards this disease.  Liquat Saleh, ...

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Balochistan giving priority to irrigation sector

 ISLAMABAD: Balochistan government is giving top priority to the irrigation sector. Official sources told media  that more than rupees one and half billion have been earmarked for this important sector. Sources said that ten mega projects costing Rs one hundred and forty-two billion are being completed with the cooperation of the federal government. “ These  projects will  not only improve ...

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Letter: Water crisis in Balochistan

Water is one of the most important needs of human being. Life is impossible to be spent on earth without water. It is the need of human beings and animals too. As far as the water crisis in Baluchistan is concerned, Baluchistan is going to face unexpected drought in the future if water crisis could not be overcome. It is ...

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Letter: High use of tobacco in Pakistan

Usage of tobacco in Pakistan is high among the youth, as our country ranks top among 5 countries with high usage of tobacco. The substance kills nearly six million people each year, out of which almost 600,000 die from second-hand smoke. As a result, it is becoming a growing problem and a serious health challenge in the country. Tobacco products ...

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Youngsters’ movement in Saindak

By: Zakir Hussain Shah In the far away hills of Balochistan, there exists a place named as Saindak, which shares border with Iran from one side so on the other hand the long border of Afghanistan connects it. The huge amounts of Copper and Gold reservoirs   are present in Saindak. Saindak was given to a company “MCC” of China in ...

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Crossover to bring more than USD 20 Million per Year worth of jobs to Pakistan

KARACHI: The global technology company Crossover ran a successful hiring tournament in Karachi, looking to hire the best talent from Pakistan. More than 300 programmers in Dot Net and Java technology applied in a highly competitive competition. Crossover hires through a gaming tournament approach, where programmers have to go through a multiple round competition based on technical knowledge and a ...

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Improved communication, road networks to boost economy: Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that improved communication and roads’ networks would improve the standard of lives of people and greatly boost economic activities. Talking to Prime Minister Azad Jammu Kashmir on Friday Raja Farooq Haider Khan here at the PM House, the prime minister said the federal government would ensure all possible support to the Government of ...

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Delegation of the Balochistan Government Meets Parliamentarians at the Belgian Senate

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will prove to be a game changer for Balochistan as it will bring substantial economic opportunities for the province as well as neighbouring countries of Pakistan as an entry and exit point for the One Belt One Road project, it holds also great prospects for the European countries. These views were expressed by the ...

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Chaman: 9 killed, 20 injured in Afghan forces cross border firing

CHAMAN: At least nine people including two women were killed and 20 others and FC personnel sustained injuries in Afghan forces cross border firing in Chaman here on Friday. According to Chaman Civil Hospital administration, five of the injured were shifted to Quetta Hospital in critical condition. Earlier, ISPR had confirmed that one person was killed in Afghan forces firing near ...

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Hazaragi Academy holds book launching ceremony

By: Ali Hamdam QUETTA: Hazaragi Academy held a book launching ceremony of its forth published book on Sunday 30th in Quetta. The book has been written by doctor Shawkat  Shauor who is a well-known Hazaragi writer and poet. The book was briefed by Mustafa Elkhani , secretary general of Hazaragi Academy.  He explained the role of writers and poets in ...

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