Balochistan

Shezad Baloch QUETTA: According to a home department report, at least 164 bullet-riddled bodies have been found in Balochistan during the last 12 months. Of the victims, the report says 71 have been identified as ethnic Baloch, 35 Pashtun, 19 people of other ethnicities, while 41 victims could not be identified. Among the dead bodies, 80 were found in Quetta, ...

QUETTA: In an example of nepotism at University of Balochistan (UOB), daughter of a provincial minister was promoted from grade 17 to grade 19 overnights. Bakht Zareen daughter of Abdul Rahim Zairatwal who is provincial minister for Information, Parliamentary affairs and Information technology received the promotion in UOB. Mr. Zairatwal is also parliamentary leader for Pashtunkhaw Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) ...

QUETTA: An unnecessary delay has been witnessed in the recruitment process in jobs of Balochistan government. Tests for the jobs of Medical officers, drug inspectors and Pharmacists were conducted two month ago by Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC). Still result has not been announced. Similarly, recruitment process of Assistance engineers in Communication and Works (C&W) department is also at a ...

QUETTA: Member of Provincial Assembly, Dr Shama Ishaq Baloch has said that the incumbent government is keen to improve health, education and other social sectors of Balochistan. “We do not claim that the incumbent government has brought a revolution in Balochistan but it is serious and committed in taking tangible steps to improve health and other sectors, as compared to ...

Ghulam Ali Bugti Education is a great weapon for every individual to shields himself against the dangers that a he can face during his life time in this mortal world. Unfortunately, people of Balochistan are not allowed to acquire education due to indifferent attitude of their government. When the corrupt government of Nawab Raisani ended and Dr. Malik came into ...

QUETTA: Education website launched by Balochistan government on Monday is still incomplete, learnt the Balochistan Point while reviewing the website. Chief Minister (CM) of Balochistan, Dr. Malik Baloch, launched Education Management and Information System (EMIS) website at a ceremony held in Quetta. EMIS website has been prepared by education department of Balochistan in collaboration with UNICEF. EMIS is designed to ...

QUETTA: According to the senators of Balochistan, so-called nationalist government of Balochistan is involved in corrupt practices. A meeting of senators of Balochistan was held in Islamabad under leadership of Deputy Chairman Senate, Sabir Baloch. Other participants of the meeting included Yousaf Baloch, Saifullah Magsi, Dawood Khan, Saeed-ul-Hassan Mandokhail and Yousaf Badini. Senators expressed concerns over the corruption allegations on ...

QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch has said alongwith eradication of polio and other diseases in children, the provincial government has taken this as a challenge to provide best healthcare facilities to prevent and treat people from Hepatitis, Malaria, HIV-Aids and other diseases. “We need to make more effective health programmes started with the support of donor agencies ...

QUETTA: Entry test of Bolan Medical College (BMC) was held yesterday in Quetta and the test was based on materials which were out of course. According to complaints of several candidates, BMC test was based on new intermediate course whereas it was supposed to be based on old course. Over 3,000 Candidates appeared in the entry tests of BMC which ...

QUETTA: Hunting of Houbara Bustards in Chagai district of Balochistan continues despite the ban imposed by Balochistan High court (BHC). Last month, BHC banned the hunting of Houbara Bustard in Balochistan after a petition filed by civil society. Chagai administration is openly violating the ban imposed by BHC and allowing the Arab Royals to hunt the endangered Houbara Bustard. These ...