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

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

63% Right coverage: 8 sources

Six people were killed and seven were injured after a passenger bus caught fire after colliding with a loader rickshaw carrying petrol on the Western Bypass in Quetta, police said on Monday. Fatal road accidents on highways occur frequently in Pakistan, mainly due to overspeeding, hazardous overtaking and disregard for traffic rules. According to Shalkot Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Athar See the Story

China-Pakistan Transport Ties Grow Stronger with Focus on CPEC and Sustainable Mobility • Quetta Voice Breaking News, English News, Technology, Health

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China-Pakistan Transport Ties Grow Stronger with Focus on CPEC and Sustainable Mobility • Quetta Voice Breaking News, English News, Technology, Health

Xinhua News Tianjin : During the Global Sustainable Transport Forum and the 12th Meeting of Transport Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, emphasis was placed on further enhancing transport cooperation between China and Pakistan. On this occasion, Shehbaz Latif Mirza, Director of the Road Transport Department at Pakistan’s Ministry of Communications, stated that ongoing coopera…Read Article

Moon Sighting for Muharram: Key Meeting Scheduled Today in Quetta

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Moon Sighting for Muharram: Key Meeting Scheduled Today in Quetta

The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for the sighting of the Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 Hijri moon is being held today in Quetta, as reported by national media on Thursday. According to the official announcement, the chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, will preside over the meeting. On this occasion, zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees across the country will also hold separate meetings at their respect…See the Story

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

FIA arrested key human trafficking agent in Quetta

FIA Captures Key Figure in Smuggling Network In a major breakthrough, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has captured a top member of an organized human trafficking network. The arrest was made during an intelligence-led operation in Quetta, targeting criminals involved in smuggling Pakistani citizens through illegal routes. The detained suspect, identified as Muhammad Nazim, belongs to Sargodha. Authorities confirmed he played a vital role …FIA · Quetta See the Story

Balochistan Health Department Suspends 8 DHOs Over Poor Performance

News Desk: Quetta: In a significant administrative move, the Balochistan Health Department has suspended eight District Health Officers (DHOs) across the province due to negligence, poor performance, and disruptions in the delivery of healthcare services. According to the official notification issued by the department, the suspended DHOs were serving in the districts of Chaghi, Kachhi, Jhal Magsi, Killa Saifullah, Loralai, Sibi, Dera Bugti, and…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

FC Balochistan hosts high-level meeting on Muharram security

Quetta: The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan (North) convened a comprehensive security conference at its headquarters in Quetta to ensure foolproof security arrangements during the holy month of Muharram. The conference was chaired by Inspector General FC (North) Major General Abid Mazhar, and attended by Quetta Division Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat, senior religious scholars from both Shia and Sunni communities, members of the business community,…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

JUI-F Challenges Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act in High Court

Qaseem Shah: QUETTA – The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has filed a constitutional petition in the Balochistan High Court, challenging the recently passed Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act 2025. The party has termed the legislation unconstitutional and against the interests of the people of the province. The petition was submitted by JUI-F Balochistan Chief Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey, alongside Senator Kamran Murtaza and other senior lead…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

Balochistan’s double burden: The inhospitable land and the unkind climate

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Environmental concerns are capturing the attention of everyone including the developed and underdeveloped states and are one of the major concerns of the 21st century. Pakistan’s contribution to the total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is one of the lowest in the world and the contribution of the province of Balochistan is almost none. However, Pakistan, particularly the Balochistan province, is among the most vulnerable to climate change. Survi…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

Balochistan High Court Slams Law Enforcement Over Failure to Recover Musawir Khan

Staff Reporter: QUETTA – The Balochistan High Court has severely criticized law enforcers for their failure to recover 11-year-old Musawir Khan, who was abducted and later found murdered. The court termed the case a disturbing example of incompetence. A two-member bench comprising Justice Iqbal Ahmed Kasi and Justice Muhammad Ayoub Tareen expressed strong dissatisfaction while hearing a constitutional petition filed by Haji Raz Muhammad, the fa…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

UNHCR Installs 684kW Solar System at Bolan Medical Complex, Saving Rs. 70 Million Annually

Syed Ali Shah: QUETTA, 01 July 2025 – In a major step towards sustainable healthcare, the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency), in partnership with private sector collaborator LONGi, has successfully installed a 684-kilowatt solar energy system at Bolan Medical Complex (BMC) in Quetta. This clean energy initiative is expected to save Rs. 70 million annually and cut down 468 tons of carbon emissions every year. The system will generate around 1…Quetta · Quetta Read Article

Iran border closure puts edibles out of reach for Mashkhel in Balochistan

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Locals forced to purchase Iranian goods from Quetta at triple the price.Military · Quetta Read Article

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