The casualty count from a recent armed attack in Pishin has increased to six fatalities, while two Afghan nationals were separately shot dead near a hospital in Quetta by unidentified gunmen.

Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove asserted that there are no "no-go areas" in the province, though he acknowledged ongoing terrorist activity along the Quetta-Karachi national highway and security operations against them.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) is scheduled to hold nationwide protests today at 4 PM against the petroleum levy and rising inflation across various cities in Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi.

After a 45-hour operation, the last two bodies have been recovered from a coal mine in Quetta, Pakistan, bringing the total number of deceased miners to 36 with no survivors from the accident.

Naqvi has committed to visiting Peshawar and Quetta to tackle pressing business security issues in those regions. Business leaders briefed Naqvi on the security situation in their provinces and the challenges affecting trade and industry.

Naqvi chaired a high-level security meeting in Quetta, agreeing with CM Bugti to accelerate security measures and emphasizing that peace, progress, and prosperity are interconnected in Balochistan.

The city of Quetta is grappling with a severe water crisis, as official water supplies have failed, leaving residents reliant on private water tankers. This situation highlights a critical infrastructure issue in the region.

Balochistan Chief Minister Bugti announced the formation of a commission to investigate the Ziarat incident, as Quetta bids farewell to police martyrs.

Both sides report progress toward resolving the impasse over the recent Ziarat terrorist attack

The bodies of four officials have been recovered in Quetta, while three more terrorists were killed in the ongoing Operation Shaban.

Quetta has been divided into two districts as part of a significant administrative revamp, which also abolished the Kalat Division and replaced it with Khuzdar and Lasbela divisions.

Troops, FC, and police have launched joint operations to hunt down terrorists in Quetta, Pakistan, with officials reporting 75 terrorists killed since July 5.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Quetta for a day-long visit to review the law and order situation in the province during a high-level security meeting.

An armed clash occurred near Quetta, leading to the deaths of four individuals and injuries to seven others. The Balochistan health minister has declared an emergency at all hospitals in Quetta in response to the incident.

Authorities in Quetta have deployed additional forces and intensified security checks after receiving a threat alert.

Four policemen were injured in a bomb blast targeting a prisoner transport van on the Quetta-Mastung Road in Pakistan, prompting security forces to launch an operation.

Public servants in Balochistan have shut down offices, with arrests at a Quetta protest triggering province-wide agitation and a call for a hunger strike.

Young doctors in Pakistan are planning a rally on June 12 to protest the government's handling of the acid attack case involving Dr. Mah Noor in Quetta.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced a civil award for a man who assisted a female doctor at Quetta’s Civil Hospital after she was subjected to an acid attack.

A female doctor was injured in an acid attack at a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, sparking protests. The suspect in the attack was later killed in an encounter with authorities.

Police in Quetta have registered a case against Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and PkMAP Chairman, on charges of allegedly spreading hatred against state institutions and criticizing the government.

A new 'Artist Cafe' has opened within the Noori Naseer Khan Cultural Complex on Quetta's Spinny Road, providing a dedicated space for art and culture.

A deadly train bomb attack in Quetta has cast a somber mood over the upcoming Eid celebrations for Pakistanis in the region.

The UN chief has condemned the Quetta train blast, stating that terrorism in all its forms is unacceptable and stressing the importance of identifying and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

Four Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel were martyred and six others injured during separate operations near Quetta, which also resulted in the killing of 13 terrorists.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Quetta for a day-long visit, during which he is set to chair a crucial meeting of the National Action Plan Apex Committee. The visit focuses on reviewing and strategizing on national security matters.

The Vice Chancellor and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Gwadar have gone missing while traveling from Balochistan’s port city to Quetta, officials confirmed.

The Lahore Qalandars secured a victory against the Quetta Gladiators in a closely contested match during the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League.

At least two members of Quetta's Hazara community were killed and three others injured when unknown assailants opened fire on them on Sunday.

Twin attacks in Quetta have resulted in the martyrdom of policemen and the suspension of gas supply in several areas following a blast on an SSGC line.

In Quetta, Pakistan, affordable replica Arabic perfumes are attracting a significant number of shoppers preparing for Eid celebrations.

LAHORE: In a bid to enable more and more people to travel by train on the eve of the upcoming Eid, Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to operate four special trains from major stations to various destinations. According to a spokesperson for the PR, the first special trains will depart from Lahore for Karachi via Okara, Sahiwal and Khanewal on March 16. The second train will depart from Quetta for Rawalpindi via Sukkar, Rahimyar Khan, Khanewal and Lahore on March 17. The third train will depa...

• Explosion occurs in Killi Mahmoodabad on outskirts of border town QUETTA: Seven children aged between 8 and 14 years were killed and 22 others, including women and children, were injured when a gas cylinder exploded in a house in Chaman, a town on the Pak-Afghan border, on Thursday. Officials said the tragic incident occurred in Killi Mahmoodabad, a locality on the outskirts of the district headquarters, Chaman. According to police officials, children from neighbouring houses had gathered...

QUETTA: Armed men abducted 14 workers of a construction company wor­king on a government project and at a crushing plant at two different places in Khuzdar and Barkhan districts of Balochistan, police said on Sunday. A senior police officer said the armed men barged into the construction company’s camp in Mula area, some 60 km from Khuzdar, and kidnapped 11 workers including a project manager. “Six labourers belonged to Sindh province who were working with the com­pany while five others are r...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday that 5G spectrum auction would be held on March 10 and no changes were likely to be made in the schedule, saying that the sale was likely to fetch between $300-$700 million. The authority is offering 597 megahertz (MHz) in several bands in the upcoming auction and three existing telecom operators have been mandated to obtain a minimum of 100 MHz in the auction process. “With the prescribed rate, even if 300 MHz is obtained by the telecommunication operators without any competitive bidding, the government will get $300 million,” PTA Director General Licensing retired brigadier Aamir Shahzad told a media briefing. “And if all the 597 MHz is sold at auction at a slightly competitive rate, $700 million will be available for the government, but this scenario is less likely to happen,” he added. Shahzad said that the auction would be conducted using a multi-round electronic clock auction format, with the main allocation stage starting on March 10. He said the 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz bands would be offered during the first round. He added that after the auction process, the rollout of 5G services would take between three and six months as certain infrastructure was needed for the fresh spectrum. Meanwhile, Chairman PTA Hafeezur Rehman said that the auction would lead to improved quality of service and data speed. “Around 50 million new users have been added in the system during the last five years, but only 10MHz was increased in the 2021 spectrum auction,” PTA Chairman said. “Improved data service and enhanced coverage will also increase average revenue per user (ARPU) for telecommunication operators,” he said. The ARPU is a key performance indicator that measures the average revenue generated by a company from each consumer within a specific timeframe, monthly or annually. “We started with $0.7 and now the ARPU has reached $1.3. Therefore, it is likely to increase as more data is consumed by the subscribers,” Rehman said. “The authority expects mobile broadband speeds to improve by around 25 per cent following the auction,” he said. He said that the government had offered many incentives to telecom companies in the new spectrum auction, but obligations to improve the quality of service as well as coverage area had been increased. “This will help the country to embrace further upgradations like 6G and not like 5G, where we have been delayed,” the PTA Chairman said. He added the government had also eliminated the right-of-way fee that used to be around Rs36,000 per kilometre annually; this, he said, would encourage fiberisation projects. The chairman also said that telecom operators had already placed orders for 5G equipment, while local manufacturing of 5G-enabled smartphones had commenced, with 500,000 to 600,000 units produced so far. He said the other measures being taken to facilitate the faster rollout of services after the auction were options for spectrum sharing, relaxation of certain regulatory terms and incentives for network expansion. “Operators have been given one year to make the necessary capital investments without upfront spectrum payments, allowing them to focus on improving service quality,” Rehman added. However, the operators will have to expand 5G coverage to additional cities apart from Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta, while fiber-to-the-site ratios will increase from 20 per cent to 35pc by 2035. Besides, the minimum download speeds for 4G service have been increased from four megabytes per second (Mbps) to 20Mbps in 2026–27 and to 50Mbps by 2030–35. For 5G, minimum download speeds will rise from 50Mbps initially to 100Mbps by 2030–35, with latency targets reduced to 35 milliseconds. Upload speeds are benchmarked at 20pc of download speeds across both technologies.

Jamaat-i-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warned of converting sit-ins into a shutter-down strike and staging an indefinite protest in Quetta over the petroleum levy.

Gas supply to several towns and cities in Balochistan, including parts of the provincial capital, was suspended after a main gas pipeline in the Bolan area of Kachhi district was blown up by unidentified miscreants.

The recent mine tragedy in Quetta is highlighted as a critical warning for Pakistan, likely pointing to safety concerns and regulatory issues in the mining sector.

Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai has convened a three-day jirga in Quetta to discuss and find solutions for the worsening security situation in Balochistan.

Terror attacks on the Quetta-Karachi highway have disrupted travel and trade, with one incident involving a passenger coach from Turbat to Quetta coming under fire, seriously injuring a woman.

Balochistan is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 47 degrees Celsius in Sibi and Nokkundi. The provincial capital, Quetta, also recorded a high of 41 degrees, indicating widespread extreme heat conditions.

Citizens in Quetta joined funeral prayers to honor the police martyred in the Ziarat attack, expressing solidarity with their grieving families.

A new flight operation connecting Quetta and Turbat has been launched, enhancing air travel connectivity within Pakistan.

The bodies of a missing ASF inspector, an ex-CTD corporal, and two other individuals were recovered from the Shaban area of Quetta, Pakistan.

The Balochistan government has announced administrative restructuring measures, including the division of Quetta district into East Quetta and West Quetta.

Pakistan's civil and military leadership, meeting in Quetta, has pledged to eliminate terrorism, with the Prime Minister accusing India of funding and arming terrorists and vowing to thwart nefarious designs.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan is scheduled to review the law and order situation in Quetta, indicating concerns over regional security.

A deadly tribal feud has rocked Qila Abdullah, leading grieving relatives to block the Quetta-Chaman National Highway with the bodies of the deceased.

Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on Defence has expressed concern over inflated airfares, particularly in Quetta, and called for mandatory flights to underserved regions and an investigation into repeated cancellations.

The 6th Chief Minister Balochistan Gold Cup football tournament is underway, with teams like Noshki and Kech competing fiercely in the qualifying rounds at Railway Ground, Quetta.

The Young Doctors Association (YDA) in Quetta, Pakistan, announced its refusal to negotiate with health authorities and will continue its strike against recent incidents at the Civil Hospital until demands are met.

Police in Quetta, Pakistan, are investigating the motive behind an acid attack on Dr. Mahnoor Nasir of Civil Hospital Quetta, whose assailant was killed while attempting to escape.

Dr. Mahnoor, a victim of an acid attack in Quetta, is reported to be stable with her eyesight intact after receiving treatment, despite suffering 13% burns to her body.

Security forces killed 17 terrorists during intelligence-based operations in various districts of Balochistan, following a suicide car bomb attack against a shuttle train in Quetta.

QUETTA: Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) Chairman Nasrullah Baloch has expressed deep concern over the alleged enforced disappearance of 38-year-old Abdul Rauf, a local farmer, and demanded…

Public demands action against officials responsible for 2-week delay in acting on complaints

The United Nations chief issued a condemnation following a train blast that occurred in Quetta.

A powerful bomb explosion in Quetta, targeting a shuttle train, has left a neighborhood near the Chaman railway crossing uninhabitable due to extensive damage to homes. The incident, described as a suicide bombing, killed more than a dozen people and cast a pall over Eid festivities.

A viral video purporting to show a recent Quetta train attack has been fact-checked and confirmed to depict a BLA attack on the Jaffar Express that occurred in January 2022.

Security forces have neutralized 25 terrorists in an operation in Bannu, with an additional nine terrorists taken down in a CTD operation in Quetta.

Sindh Rangers and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) have arrested Abdul Jabbar Sarki, a most-wanted SRA terrorist, at a check post near Raees Goth while he was traveling from Quetta to Karachi.

The city of Quetta, Pakistan, has been placed on high alert after authorities received approximately 150 security threat alerts last month, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police Imran Shoukat.

An armed attack on a vehicle in Quetta resulted in three deaths and two injuries, with police cordoning off the area and moving the victims to a hospital.

Two people have been killed and three others injured in Quetta after unidentified gunmen opened fire, prompting the Chief Minister to condemn the attack.

Security forces in Pakistan successfully defused eight improvised explosive devices (IEDs) weighing over 300 kg on the Quetta–Karachi highway, preventing a potentially massive attack.

QUETTA: Balochistan Inspector General of Police Muhammad Tahir has congratulated provincial police personnel for arresting 497 proclaimed offenders over the 40-day special campaign launched against…

A mystery drone crashed into a residential home in Quetta, Pakistan, destroying rooms and collapsing walls, and injuring two young girls.

A cylinder explosion at a home in Chaman, Balochistan, killed at least five people. Separately, a police officer was martyred in a blast targeting an armored vehicle on the Quetta-Karachi highway.

Bibi Houri, an elderly woman, continues her 14-year quest to find her missing son in Quetta, Pakistan, expressing her determination despite her age and physical challenges.

Eight armed men were killed during a security operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Darakhshan area of Quetta.

Balochistan has been experiencing continuous terrorist activity and lawlessness for over two decades, with authorities in Islamabad and Quetta often downplaying the severity of the situation.

A connectivity shutdown in Quetta has severely disrupted daily life for residents and created significant difficulties for journalists attempting to contact sources and transmit news.

At least 34 miners were killed in a methane gas explosion at a coal mine near Quetta, Pakistan. The blast damaged a ventilation passage, complicating rescue efforts for trapped miners.

Representatives of traders from the Pakistani cities of Peshawar and Quetta held a meeting with an official named Naqvi, though the specific agenda of the meeting is not detailed.

Chief Minister Bugit announced that Quetta will install AI traffic signals to reduce travel time and promote discipline, transparency, and effective monitoring in the city.

A woman in Quetta has given birth to quintuplets, an event described by hospital authorities as an uncommon medical occurrence.

Thousands attended the funeral prayers in Quetta for police personnel martyred in a recent attack in Ziarat, as a sit-in protest in the city concluded.

The families of martyred policemen in Quetta have ended their ten-day sit-in protest after reaching an agreement with the government. The resolution brings an end to the demonstration that sought justice and recognition for their fallen loved ones.

South Air's inaugural flights from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi departed for Quetta (via Turbat) and Islamabad (via Bahawalpur) on Thursday morning, as announced by the Pakistan Airports Authority.

Pakistan's civil and military leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate terrorism following a recent surge of violence and deadly attacks in Balochistan, with the Prime Minister visiting Quetta.

Protesters in Quetta, Pakistan, ended their sit-in after 11 abducted tribesmen, kidnapped from Hanna Urak Valley, were released. The protest was triggered by the killing of five tribesmen and injury of eight others.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta for a day-long visit to chair a meeting focused on the law and order situation in the region.

Protesters in Quetta have blocked Airport Road and staged a sit-in with a victim's body, demanding action against attackers following a deadly clash in Hanna Urak that killed four people.

A report, possibly from the World Bank, indicates significant disparities in funding distribution across Pakistan. It states that cities like Quetta and Lahore are receiving substantially more funds, 475% and 440% respectively, compared to other districts.

Pakistan has secured a $390 million bridge loan for the ML-3 rail line project, which will upgrade the Rohri-Sibi-Quetta-Koh-i-Taftan route to support the Reko Diq copper and gold project, enhancing mineral exports and regional connectivity with Iran and Turkiye.

An anti-terrorism court in Quetta has found Mahrang Baloch, chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, and another group leader guilty in a case involving the death of a security personnel during a violent protest in Gwadar in 2024.

The halt of the Jaffar Express has entered its second day, disrupting the vital rail link connecting Quetta to Peshawar via several cities in Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Doctors in Quetta have gone on strike following a heinous acid attack that damaged the victim's eyes, though she is in stable condition. The Chief Minister honored a ward boy who helped the victim, and an FIR has been registered.

Pakistani celebrities including Mahira Khan and Yasir Hussain have spoken out to condemn an acid attack on a female doctor in Quetta, demanding justice and enhanced protection for women and healthcare workers.

The ISPR reported that 17 terrorists were killed in sanitization operations in Balochistan following a train attack in Quetta, with weapons, explosives, and IEDs recovered.

Pakistan Railways has fully restored train operations from Balochistan on Saturday, following a three-day suspension of services in the province.

Field Marshal Munir condemned the Quetta attack as 'inhuman and brutal,' asserting that such acts cannot weaken Pakistan's resolve against terrorism.

A deadly train bomb attack in Quetta has led to a somber Eid for Pakistanis in the city.

Celebrities are expressing their grief and anguish over the loss of innocent lives in a recent rail bombing in Quetta.

A suicide bomber reportedly detonated an explosives-laden vehicle alongside a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, killing at least 23 people and wounding 70.

A suicide car bomb attack targeting a train in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and injured many more. Baloch separatists have claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing, with reports confirming at least 24 fatalities.

A viral video purportedly showing rats in Civil Hospital Quetta has been fact-checked and debunked, with a reverse image search confirming the footage originated from Gonda Medical College in India.

The vice chancellor, pro-vice chancellor, and two other employees of Gwadar University have been reported missing for over 48 hours while traveling from Gwadar to Quetta, Pakistan, with no clues found regarding their whereabouts.

Quetta experienced a shutdown as the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) led protests demanding justice, with religious leaders warning of a decisive march scheduled for May 10.

Two Hazara traders were killed in an attack at the Hazarganji Fruit Market in Quetta, Pakistan, by assailants on a motorcycle who escaped quickly.

An article explores the historical and symbolic origins of Pasquetta, or Easter Monday, in Italy, highlighting its blend of sacred tradition and outdoor excursions.

Unidentified armed men blew up a main gas pipeline at Western Bypass area, suspending gas supply to Quetta and other parts of Balochistan.

Colorful fairs and rides are delighting children and families across Quetta, as Eid brings joy and festive cheer to the city's streets.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Wednesday said security agencies arrested a “would-be” female suicide bomber in Khuzdar, with the use of “human intelligence”. Addressing a press conference in Quetta, alongside the alleged “would-be” suicide bomber, the chief minister said that terrorist groups in Balochistan were “exploiting” Baloch women. The young woman — identified as Laiba — narrating her ordeal, said she was “brain-washed” into becoming a suicide bomber by a Tehreek-i-Taliba...

Afghanistan's Air Force launched drone strikes on key Pakistani military bases, including Nur Khan Airbase and Quetta's 12th Corps HQ. This retaliatory action follows Pakistan's recent aerial incursions into Afghan territory. Both nations have engaged in escalating tit-for-tat clashes, with Pakistan claiming significant Taliban fighter casualties and Afghanistan asserting the downing of a Pakistani jet.

QUETTA: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five terrorists, including a suspected suicide bomber, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Pishin district of Balochistan, said a statement on Monday. The operation took place near the old Surkhab refugee camp in the district. A CTD spokesperson said a heavy exchange of fire took place during the law enforcers’ raid on the terrorist hideout. As a result, a suspected suicide bomber and his four accomplices were killed. The s...

Religious scholars in Quetta emphasized that violence is not a solution and urged all stakeholders to engage in dialogue to resolve issues in Balochistan.