Balochistan Chief Secretary Chairs Key Secretaries Committee Meeting, Declares Public Service Top Priority

Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan chairs a Secretaries Committee meeting in Quetta.

Shakeel Qadir Khan Reviews Recruitment, Departmental Digitization and Official Vehicle Use; Calls for Transparency, Accountability and AI-Based Recruitment   QUETTA (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) — Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan chaired an important meeting of the Secretaries Committee to review key administrative matters, including recruitment against vacant posts, departmental digitization and the use of official vehicles. Addressing the meeting, the Chief Secretary said public service was the fundamental responsibility of every government department. He emphasized that administrative performance should be measured by the quality of services provided to citizens…

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Randy Villegas Speaks at MAC-PAC on Healthcare and Community Issues

Newly elected Congressman Randy Villegas speaking at MAC-PAC. Publish but give credit to MAC-PAC. Introduction Q: Who is Randy Villegas? A: I am an educator and an auto repair shop owner, and with your support I will be your next member of Congress in California’s 22nd District. Q: Why is he ready for Congress? A: I love the Central Valley. Farm workers get up at the crack of dawn to feed the rest of the country, and sometimes struggle to feed themselves. Our oil and gas workers keep the lights…

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IMF Urges Pakistan to Broaden Tax Base and Pursue Growth-Oriented Reforms

IMF Pakistan country representative Dr Mahir Binici speaks at the session “Where Reforms Matter the Most for Growth?” at a sustainable development conference in Islamabad.

Country Head Says Stability Is Not Enough for Lasting Growth The IMF’s Pakistan representative, Dr Mahir Binici, urged Pakistan on Thursday, 5 November 2026, to broaden its tax base and pursue deeper reforms. He praised the country’s efforts to keep the economy stable but said stability must now turn into sustainable growth. He said growth is rising from 2% to 3.5%. The remarks came during Pakistan’s ongoing $7 billion IMF programme. Background: The Programme and Its Conditions Pakistan entered a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in September 2024, worth about…

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Democrats Win Congress and Flip Five Governorships in 2026 Midterms

AMERICA DELIVERS ITS VERDICT: DEMOCRATS WIN CONGRESS AND FLIP FIVE GOVERNORSHIPS IN 2026 U.S. MIDTERM ELECTIONS Washington / Houston | November 3–4, 2026 | National Election Report Reported By Tariq Nehal Khan Pakistan Chronicle Weekly News | South Asian Chronicle | The Pakistan Journal | DesiTVUSA | Desi Urdu TV | DTVNN WASHINGTON — Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, in a night widely viewed as a rebuke of President Donald Trump. NBC News, CBS News and CNN projected that Democrats…

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Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg Abbott to Become Texas’s First Latina Governor

HISTORIC VICTORY IN TEXAS: GINA HINOJOSA DEFEATS GREG ABBOTT Democratic Victory – November 3, 2026 Reported by Tariq Nehal Khan, Founder of Pakistan Chronicle, South Asian Chronicle News, Desi TV USA, DTVNN and other news channels AUSTIN, TEXAS — November 4, 2026: In a historic political upset, Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican incumbent Governor Greg Abbott in the November 3 Texas gubernatorial election. Her victory makes her the first Latina governor in Texas history and the first Democrat to win the Texas governorship since Ann Richards left office…

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DPO Mandi Bahauddin Conducts Late-Night Inspections of Police Stations

Police officers on duty during a late-night inspection of police stations and checkpoints in Mandi Bahauddin.

DPO Mandi Bahauddin Conducts Late-Night Surprise Inspections of Police Stations and Checkpoints By Raja Muhammad Ayub MANDI BAHAUDDIN: District Police Officer (DPO) Mandi Bahauddin Kamran Aamir Khan conducted surprise late-night visits to various police stations and checkpoints across the district to review security arrangements and assess the performance of police officers and personnel on duty. During the inspections, the DPO checked the attendance of staff present at police stations and examined official records, lock-ups and security arrangements. He also interacted with citizens visiting the police stations and listened to their…

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Mandi Bahauddin DC Inspects Sargodha Road, Reviews Greenery and Beautification

Deputy Commissioner Mandi Bahauddin inspects roadside green belts, tree plantations and cleanliness along Sargodha Road.

Mandi Bahauddin DC Inspects Sargodha Road, Reviews Green Belts and Beautification Work By Raja Muhammad Ayub MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Deputy Commissioner Mandi Bahauddin Chaudhry Adeel Haider Baryar conducted a detailed inspection of the route from Kakuwal Bridge on Sargodha Road to Mandi Bahauddin city, reviewing ongoing efforts to improve cleanliness, greenery and the overall appearance of the area. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner examined the condition of green belts and central medians along the road. He also reviewed tree plantation arrangements, cleanliness measures, the removal of illegal encroachments, beautification initiatives…

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Five Arrested for Illegal Encroachments and Animal Waste

Authorities take action against illegal encroachments and animal waste dumping along Gojra Road in Mandi Bahauddin.

Five Arrested for Illegal Encroachments and Dumping Animal Waste on Gojra Road By Raja Muhammad Ayub MANDI BAHAUDDIN: The Price Control and Regulatory Authority (PEARA) has taken action against individuals accused of establishing illegal encroachments, slaughtering animals and dumping animal remains and offal along the main highway in the Gojra area of Tehsil Malakwal, Mandi Bahauddin. Five suspects were arrested during the operation, and a case has been registered against them under the relevant legal provisions. According to details, the authorities launched the operation following complaints about illegal encroachments on…

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Discuss Media Cooperation in Jeddah

Pakistan Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani and Saudi media official Abdullah Al-Zahrani during a meeting in Jeddah.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Discuss Strengthening Media Cooperation in Jeddah By Amir Muhammad Khan JEDDAH: Consul General of Pakistan Syed Mustafa Rabbani, accompanied by Head of Chancery Ghulam Hussain, held a meeting with Abdullah Al-Zahrani, Director General of the Jeddah branch of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media, to discuss opportunities for strengthening media cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The meeting formed part of Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani’s ongoing engagements with key Saudi officials aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations and promoting a positive image of Pakistan in the Kingdom.…

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Chaman DCC Meeting Reviews Security Situation, Strengthens Interdepartmental Coordination

Deputy Commissioner Habib Ahmed Bangulzai chairs the District Coordination Committee meeting in Chaman.

Deputy Commissioner Habib Ahmed Bangulzai chairs meeting with security agencies and government departments, emphasizing cooperation and public safety   CHAMAN (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) — An important meeting of the District Coordination Committee (DCC) was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Chaman under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Habib Ahmed Bangulzai. The meeting reviewed the district’s overall law and order situation and discussed measures to strengthen coordination among government departments and security agencies. Officials from Chaman Scouts, 40 FF, District Police, ISI, Military Intelligence, District Administration, Education Department, Excise…

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