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The Case For Private School Teachers Association

Sami Parvez In present day Balochistan, every section of the society has to collectively protest and struggle for their rights. The failure of government machinery has forced people to use protest as the last available tool to press for their tights. As a result almost people from different walks of life have formed their unions. However, Private school teachers in ...

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Letter: Famine Hit Areas Of Balochistan Need Urgent Help

Himayat Ullah Dostain The grievances of Balochistan have never been heard. The people of Balochistan are ignored and have never been satisfied with the performance of provincial and federal governments. The citizens of Balochistan are forced by the negligence of government to take care of themselves. Most recent trouble faced by people of Balochistan is the issue of famine that ...

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Inaction Of Government Will Maximize The Impact Of Drought In Balochistan: Azat Foundation

Quetta – The province of Balochistan is once again passing through another serious phase of drought which is fast affecting livestock and agriculture which are the mainstay of economy of the province. “Over 20 to 25 percent livestock perished only in Noshki district of Balochistan and the situation of livestock is becoming more serious in Khuzdar, Kharan and others districts ...

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Quetta: Claims Of Good Governance Swept Away By Rainfall

Quetta – Non-stop rainfall on Saturday swept away the claims of Balochistan government to transform Quetta into little Paris. Rainfall started on midnight of Saturday and continued for 20 hours without any break. In aftermath of the rainfall, roads of Quetta presented the picture of foul smelling drains. Jinnah Road, center of Quetta city was completely taken over by the ...

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Balochistan Ignored For Post Of Chairman Senate

Adnan Aamir Amid much controversy, Senate elections took place in Pakistan. Raza Rabbani from Pakistan People’s Party was elected Chairman Senate for a term of three years. Abdul Ghafoor Haideri of JUI-F was elected Deputy Chairman Senate. Pakistani media praised the unopposed election of Raza Rabbani but Balochistan was once again ignored for the top slot in Senate. Senate is ...

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Gwadar: The Missing Link

Adnan Aamir The controversy over alterations in the route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is currently the major source of conflict between the federal government and the provinces. This conflict temporarily subsided because of the senate elections, but will resurface after the election of chairman of senate. Politicians from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are vehemently protesting against the changes ...

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Abroo: First Old Age Home For Women In Quetta

Behram Baloch Quetta – Abroo old age home will become the first old house for homeless old age women in Quetta. A program was held in Quetta Press club on Saturday to share the details of the Abroo old age home with the press and public. USAID has provided financial grant of Rs. 5.319 million for Abroo through Small Grants ...

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A Memorable Visit Of Iran

Sami Parvez On 11th February, I met with my brother Irfan Obaid to bid him farewell before embarking on my journey to Iran. I started my journey towards Iran in a rented car which I shared with another passenger. My fellow passenger was an Iranian citizen who was returning back to his hometown after conducting some official business in Pakistan. ...

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Primary Girls School Shut Down In Quetta: Land Mafia At Work?

Quetta – Pak primary girls school situated on Dr. Bano road has been closed down amid protests from civil society and legislators. Balochistan High Court had taken notice of the matter and asked government to submit a report on allegations of closing down the school to facilitate Land Mafia. Female members of Balochistan assembly protested against closure of the school ...

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Balochistan: A Catastrophe In Form Of Famine Is Expected

Bari Baloch Although being tremendously rich in mineral resources, having huge reserves of oil, gas copper, gold and a long coast, the fate of people of Balochistan awaits yet a big change. Sadly, Balochistan has remained invariably under the clutches of natural and man-made disasters. Despite the fact that Balochistan is a mineral rich province, the statistics say approximately 80 ...

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