Class 8 failed students allowed admission to 9th grade
- 04-Aug-2026
Quetta: The Balochistan government on Tuesday announced the introduction of supplementary examinations for Class 8 students as part of reforms aimed at improving the education system and reducing dropout rates. According to a notification issued by the School Education Department Balochistan, a Supplementary Middle Standard Examination will be introduced from the academic year 2026 to […]
Balochistan announces six-day school week, ends Saturday holiday
- 04-Aug-2026
Quetta: The Balochistan government on Tuesday announced that schools and administrative offices of the School Education Department will operate six days a week, ending the Saturday holiday. The School Education Department of Balochistan issued a notification stating that all public and private schools, along with attached administrative offices, will observe a six-day working week from […]
Quetta to get AI traffic signals for smarter traffic management
- 27-Jul-2026
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to install artificial intelligence (AI)-powered traffic signals in Quetta as part of its efforts to provide a long-term solution to the city’s growing traffic congestion. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti to review the strategy for implementing a modern traffic management […]
Families of Ziarat martyred policemen end Quetta sit-in after agreement with Balochistan government
- 18-Jul-2026
QUETTA: Families of policemen martyred in the recent terrorist attack in Ziarat ended their sit-in in Quetta after reaching an agreement with the Balochistan government on a series of demands, including a judicial inquiry into the incident and enhanced support for the victims’ families, officials said on Saturday. The agreement was reached following negotiations between a […]
Balochistan divided in 11 divisions and 41 districts
- 11-Jul-2026
QUETTA: The Board of Revenue has notified the new districts and divisions in Balochistan under the recent decisions of the cabinet increasing the number of divisions in the province to 11 and districts to 41. According to the new notification, provincial capital Quetta has been bifurcated in two separate districts on administrative basis i.e. Quetta […]
PM Shehbaz, Balochistan governor discuss Hanna Urak situation
- 07-Jul-2026
QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail on Tuesday discussed the security situation following the deadly Hanna Urak attack, agreeing on the need for decisive measures to protect lives and restore peace. According to a statement issued by the Governor House, the two leaders agreed on the need for decisive measures […]
Balochistan announces summer vacations for schools
- 06-Jul-2026
QUETTA: The Balochistan School Education Department has announced a short summer vacations for government and private schools in the province’s cold regions. According to a notification issued by the Secretary of School Education, schools in the cold areas will remain closed from July 18 to August 2. The department said academic activities in both the […]
Three injured as earthquake jolts parts of Balochistan: PDMA
- 27-Jun-2026
QUETTA: At least three persons were injured in earthquake tremors in Balochistan, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday. The 5.1 magnitude earthquake tremors recorded by the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC). “The epicentre of the quake was at the distance of 58 kilometers in the northeast of Barkhan,” the NSMC said. The […]
Quetta lady doctor acid attack: Wanted suspect killed in police encounter
- 06-Jun-2026
QUETTA: A suspect wanted in connection with the acid attack on a female doctor at Sandeman Provincial Hospital (Civil Hospital) was killed during an alleged police encounter in Quetta, police said on Saturday. The killed suspect was identified as 26-year-old Hamayun Shah who worked as a lift operator at the hospital. Police said that he […]
Petrol price surges to Rs500 in THIS province
- 04-Jun-2026
The petrol price surged to Rs. 500 per litre in several districts of Balochistan province, while numerous filling stations have been forced to shut down temporarily. A disruption in the petroleum supply has triggered an acute shortage of petrol and diesel across various areas of Balochistan. The situation has intensified in districts including Naushki, […]