They are Barkhan, Musakhel, Zhob division, Khuzdar, Washuk, Noshki and Panjgoor. Under the second

district of Balochistan would cost Rs2. 67bn, while the one in the Musakhel district would be set up for

Former provincial assembly speaker Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo was elected unopposed as the new Balochistan chief minister on Friday, days after Jam Kamal Khan Alyani resigned from the position.Of the 64 members who were eligible to vote in the election, 39 voted for Bizenjo — six more than the minimum needed — while members of three political parties, as well as an independent MPA, did not cast their votes.... Thirty-eight votes were cast by members of the Balochistan Awami Party( BAP) and its al

The violence began with blasts that ripped through a military camp in Pakistan’s Baluchistan Province late Sunday night, killing at least one soldier.... Around the same time, armed men stormed into at least four police stations in the province, spraying bullets at officers and setting police vehicles on fire, local officials said.By daybreak, militants had destroyed a bridge, bringing the major railway that runs across it to a halt.... Nearly all of the victims were from Punjab Province, offi

It said that there would be a possibility of landslides/ avalanches in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree and Galiyat during the period.It advised tourists to remain extra cautious and may avoid unnecessary travelling during the period.... However, gusty winds were expected along the coastal areas. The Met office advised the authorities concerned to remain alert and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation, particularly in hilly areas of the coun

Join our Whatsapp channel The Balochistan government has banned night-time travel — mostly for public transport — on major highways in several districts amid a deteriorating security situation, it emerged on Sunday. The move comes amid a rise in terrorist attacks across Balochistan, including multiple incidents this year where passengers were targeted and gunned down. ADVERTISEMENT Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Quality Auto Back 360p 240p 144p Auto Back 0. 25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x/ Skip A

Join our Whatsapp channel RAWALPINDI: The meteorological department has forecast torrential rain and heavy snowfall with windstorm/ thunderstorm and isolated hailstorm in most parts of the country from February 29 to March 2.It said heavy rainfall may generate flash floods/ heavy snowfall and disrupt daily life in vulnerable areas.... Rain-wind/ thunderstorm also expected in Multan, Kot Addu, Layyah, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur and Bahawaln

Join our Whatsapp channel RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department( PMD) on Monday issued warning of torrential rains with wind-thundershowers that will last throughout the country till July 17. According to the Met Office, a low pressure area presently located over northwest Madhya Pradesh( India) is likely to affect Pakistan during next 24 to 72 hours.... The Met Office also advised public, travelers and tourists to avoid unusual exposure in vulnerable areas to avoid any untoward si

The National Disaster Management Authority( NDMA) on Wednesday warned of flash floods in parts of Balochistan and Punjab in the next 24-72 hours as rains inundated villages and swept away roads in the provinces. According to the Balochistan Provincial Disaster Management Authority( PDMA), at least three people were killed in rain-related incidents in Kech, Khuzdar and Jal Magsi areas during the last 24 hours.In Punjab’s Chiniot, over 50 villages were submerged while one had eroded away due to fl

He highlighted that the police have cordoned off the area to prevent any further incidents. Earlier, Mastung District Police Officer( DPO) Miandad Umrani told Dawn. com that four policemen were among the injured.He also stated that the deceased children were aged between five and 10 years.... CM Bugti said terrorists had targeted children deeming them to be a “ soft target ”.... The militant Islamic State group had claimed responsibility for the killing....