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Letter: The Challenges of Good Governance

Governance has become a concept that is difficult to define. “Good governance” is abused by its indicators which are difficult to achieve at a time. It is not true by improving the governance our social and managerial problems will be solved. There is short term response by the governing body but that does not mean that it will have a ...

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Online Journalism Needs to Be Encouraged in Balochistan

Sami Parvez Online journalism is a modern form of journalism, where the information is distributed by means of Internet. It is gradually gaining interest of readers globally. Even in some of the European countries it has affected print journalism. Online journalism in Balochistan, has not yet developed enough, however, it is not entirely absent in the lest deprived and poor province of ...

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Letter: Shortage of Water in Quetta

No doubt, Quetta is the metropolis of Balochistan but people dwelling in it appear to be in hot water. Though the High Court of Balochistan and the Provisional Assembly of Balochistan are situated here, it is sorry mentioning that citizens from all walks of life are compelled to buy water tanker in a high price. The people from elite’ families ...

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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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