By Bari Baloch QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch inaugurated the monsoon tree plantation campaign 2014 by planting a pine tree at Chief Minister’s Secretariat, here on Tuesday. Secretary Forest and Wildlife Khuda-e-Rahim Hajbani and Principal Secretary Muhammad Naseem Lehri were also present on the occasion. Talking on the occasion, the Chief Minister Balochistan said that the main ...

By Bahram Sayad Respect for women has been a part of Baloch history, tradition and culture. However, new religious extremist groups are defying that tradition by forcefully closing girl’s schools. Such extremist organizations not only attack girls education but they also attack Zikri community and throw acid on the face of women.  During last few months they have attacked more ...

By Adnan Aamir In an act of shear desperation, the ruling National Party (NP) has started a criticism spree against Balochistan National Party (BNP). The recent onslaught of NP in form of newspaper statements against BNP is nothing but a desperate move by desperate group of people. Since taking power, NP has absolutely failed in good governance and they incorrectly ...

Quetta: Abdul Khaliq Pindrani of PML-N was killed by unknown gunmen in Khuzdar district and Dad Shah Qambrani of BNP was kidnapped from Awaran district. According to levies sources, Abdul Khaliq Pindrani, president of PML-N Taj-Abad unit was gunned down by unknown assailants outside his home in Kathan locality of Khuzdar district. In a separate incident, President of BNP Awaran ...

By Safiullah Shahwani QUETTA: Administrators of 23 private schools called on Chief Minister Balochistan, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, during his visit to Panjgur and apprised him about the details of the closure of the schools. Earlier, Chief Minister Balochistan reached Panjgur district Sunday Morning through a special flight on two days visit. He was accompanied by interim President National Party ...

By Faisal Sheikh I contemplate that we, the citizens of Balochistan, are not living in 21st century. I profoundly lament on the current issues of Balochistan .It is beyond my thoughts that from where should I start, by enlightening the enormities of Balochistan. Each and every issue is on the horns of dilemma and each issue is essential to overcome. ...

Quetta: Balochistan National Party has announced protest schedule against issuance of Computerized National Identity cards and Passports to Afghan immigrants. Protests will be held all over Balochistan from 12th August to 27th August. According to Press release of BNP, 4 million afghan immigrants, residing in Balochistan, have been illegally issued citizenship documents of Pakistan. BNP strongly condemns the issuance of illegal documents ...

By Safiullah Shahwani QUETTA: A candlelight vigil was held on Friday night by Organization of Volunteer Youth Quetta (OVY) in the provincial capital to show solidarity with the victims of Gaza in the wake of Israeli onslaught. The candlelight vigil was organized by OVY in collaboration with Scientific, Education, Elegant & Refined Souls (SEERS) Institute. People from all walks of ...

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai At least 23 private schools and English language centers in Balochistan’s western Panjgur district have been closed since April 25 because of threats and intimidation by a previously unheard-of militant group Tanzeemul Islamul Furqan. Armed men belonging to the group barged into schools and warned the teachers and students against co-education, which they said was not ...

Quetta: An acid attack in Pishin district of Balochistan inflicted wounds on six women. This is the third acid attack on women in Balochistan during last 10 days. According to the district administration of Pishin, the brutal attack took place in Tang area of Pishin district. Four assailants entered a house and sprayed acid on faces of women. The assailants ...