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Govt Unveils Plans to Expand Gwadar Port

Abdul Aleem Khan · Gwadar

Govt Unveils Plans to Expand Gwadar Port

57% Right coverage: 7 sources

Maritime minister announces new ferry routes, shipping lines to expand regional connectivity See the Story

At Least Two Terrorists Killed in Balochistan's Duki District: ISPR

Terrorism · Balochistan

At Least Two Terrorists Killed in Balochistan's Duki District: ISPR

86% Right coverage: 7 sources

President lauds security forces' courage, professionalism in conducting successful intelligence-based operation See the Story

Exclusive Interview With Detained Activist Dr Mahrang Baloch

Asia · Balochistan

Exclusive Interview With Detained Activist Dr Mahrang Baloch

Coverage: 4 sources

From prison, Mahrang offers her perspective on the future of political dissent in Pakistan.See the Story

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Court Document Has Details, but Not Motive, for Bus Fire

Pakistan, Oman to launch ferry link

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Pakistan and Oman on Thursday discussed to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation to accelerate the launch of a ferry service, share marine expertise, and enhance trade in the maritime sector. The understanding was reached during a high-level meeting between the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and the Ambassador of Oman to Pakistan, Fahad bin Sulaiman bin Khalaf Al Kharusi. During the discussion, both…Trade · Gwadar See the Story

Teen Boy Dies,two Terrorists Killed in Mastung

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

A 16-year-old boy lost his life and seven others sustained injuries in a terrorist attack in Mastung district, while two Indian proxy assailants were shot dead during a counter-operation carried out by security forces, a government official said on Tuesday. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said the armed men targeted key government installations, including the Tehsil office, a local bank, and other administrative buildings. They o…Terrorist Attack · Mastung See the Story

Khalilzad links surge in poppy cultivation in Pakistan to growth of insurgency

Former U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has raised concerns over a reported increase in poppy cultivation in Pakistan, warning that it could be fueling insurgency, terrorism, and lawlessness, particularly in regions like Balochistan. In a post on social media platform X, Khalilzad said, “Earlier, I noted the discovery that poppy production has increased in Pakistan. As elsewhere, it likely is linked to the growth of insurgen…Balochistan · Balochistan Read Article

Balochistan Abductions: Human Rights Group Accuses Pakistan of Enforced Disappearances

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Balochistan Abductions: Human Rights Group Accuses Pakistan of Enforced Disappearances Paank, the human rights arm of the Baloch National Movement, has strongly condemned the abduction of two Baloch youths by Pakistani forces in Balochistan's Hub Chowki. The abductions of Liaquat Mustafa and Umar Atta took place on July 4 during separate operations, reportedly without legal warrants.Liaquat's case is particularly tragic, as his father was forcib…Balochistan · Balochistan See the Story

Joint consensus reached to resolve water crisis in Gwadar

The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, and Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) have reached a consensus to implement a unified strategy aimed at resolving the ongoing water crisis in Gwadar. A joint meeting of the relevant departments was held to address the issue, attended by GPA Chairman Noor-ul-Haq Baloch, Secretary of the PHE Department Imran Gichki, GDA Director General Saifullah Khetran, and Executive E…Gwadar · Gwadar Read Article

Barrick, Komatsu Sign $440 Million Equipment Deal for Reko Diq Project

Barrick Mining Corp. has finalized a $440 million agreement with Komatsu Ltd. to supply electric and electrified mining equipment to its Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, in a move aimed at reducing emissions and improving operational efficiency. The deal will see Komatsu begin delivering a mix of ultra-class haul trucks, mining excavators, electric rope [...] The post Barrick, Komatsu Sign $440 Million Equipment Deal for Reko Diq Projec…Balochistan · Balochistan Read Article

Baloch Liberation Army Launches Major Attacks; Declares Counter-Terrorism Department 'Enemy' of Baloch Nation

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has escalated its insurgency in Balochistan with two major attacks, underscoring both its operational capab...Balochistan · Balochistan Read Article

CDWP clears six Daanish schools

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday approved the establishment of six Daanish schools in Balochistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), at a cost of Rs19.253 billion, in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's initiative to provide quality education system to far-flung areas. The Planning Ministry said in a statement that these schools would be built under the formula of 50:50 cost-sharing by the federal government and the …Shehbaz Sharif · Balochistan See the Story