Balochistan govt orders inquiry into Sorange coal mine disaster

Balochistan Chief Minister’s Inspection Team tasked with determining causes, fixing responsibility for negligence.

Updated 03 Aug, 2026 07:45am

Balochistan's languages bill termed a ‘threat’ to literary institutions

The Balochi Academy describes the bill as a threat to the autonomy of literary institutions.

Updated 03 Aug, 2026 07:58am

Polio campaign in Balochistan begins today

Official says the initiative is part of the government’s continued efforts to interrupt virus transmission.

Published 03 Aug, 2026 05:01am

Separate incidents claim eight lives across Balochistan

Bus driver shot dead, passenger wounded in attack on coach in Kachhi.

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:15am

Army major martyred in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in operation, recover arms and ammunition; another 7 terrorists killed in Balochistan's Nushki.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 11:24pm

Shangla residents seek inquiry into Quetta mine tragedy as 26 workers laid to rest

Speakers call for adequate compensation and long-term support for the families of the deceased miners.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 08:26am

Quetta coal mine explosion: Search and rescue operation concludes as last two bodies recovered

Mines inspector says probe into the tragic incident has been ordered.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 01:02pm

Balochistan CM Bugti vows zero tolerance for terrorism

Urges parties not to politicise terrorism; IGP says his men remain on the front line in fight against militancy.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:05am

Govt will resolve your issues and ensure your protection, Naqvi tells traders from KP and Balochistan

Says he will soon visit Quetta and Peshawar and hold detailed meetings to work out “a permanent and practical solution” for challenges being faced by traders, industrialists.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 01:42pm

At least 32 killed after coal mine explosion near Quetta; search under way for 2 miners

The methane gas explosion occurred on Thursday afternoon when miners were working about 4,000 feet underground in one of the two affected mines.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 12:35pm

At least 15 killed in coal mine blast near Quetta

Officials say the blast occurred at a private coal mine in the afternoon when 24 miners were working about 4,000 feet underground.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:19am

Balochistan High Court orders traffic overhaul, urban facilities in Quetta

Expresses serious concern over traffic congestion caused by the Frontier Corps checkpoint near Imdad Chowk and describes the pace of work on the Sariab Service Road as unsatisfactory.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:22am

Bullet-riddled bodies of 6 kidnapped labourers found in Balochistan's Turbat

Provincial govt spokesperson says 4 of the deceased were from Punjab and 2 from KP; Naqvi denounces it as an “attack on Balochistan’s progress".

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 05:21pm

Pregnant woman killed, child hurt in Quetta

Provincial Home Minister Mir Zia Ullah Langove takes notice, seeks report from police.

Published 30 Jul, 2026 07:04am

Plan to prevent movement of terrorists, smugglers and aliens across Sindh-Balochistan border

Police officials from both provinces hold meeting in Hub to strengthen cooperation; discuss measures to curtail drug, weapons smuggling and car theft.

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 08:25am

Balochistan cabinet clears Gwadar gas terminal

Orders protection of province’s rights in the project; also approves major decisions aimed at improving public welfare.

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 08:06am

Tribal elder’s son, two friends shot dead in Turbat

The attackers opened fire indiscriminately and fled, leaving three men dead at the scene, officials say.

Published 30 Jul, 2026 07:04am

Security forces kill 32 terrorists during operations in KP, Balochistan: ISPR

ISPR says weapons and ammunition used by terrorists were found during the operations and destroyed.

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 06:48pm

Achakzai calls for Jirga on Balochistan security crisis

Expresses concern over the deteriorating law and order situation, alleging that frequent attacks severely affect businesses and transport, leaving many people without livelihoods.

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 08:11am

DSP martyred in Barkhan; workers abducted in Kech, Khuzdar

DSP Mureed Bugti was on routine patrol when armed men blocked Barkhan-Rakhni Road, opened fire on their vehicle and attempted to kidnap him along with a police constable.

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 08:22am