Tag: Quetta News

Governor Balochistan Awards 58 Gold Medals at UoB Convocation

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai
Governor Balochistan awarding gold medals at University of Balochistan convocation

Governor Balochistan Awards Degrees and Gold Medals at UoB’s 22nd Convocation Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has said that the University of Balochistan is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the province, whose graduates have played a vital role in national development. Addressing the 22nd Convocation of the University of Balochistan as the chief guest, the Governor said the university’s alumni include dynamic leaders, intellectuals and researchers who are bringing pride to the province and the country. He said we are living…

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Diwali Gift of Love: DEO Chaman Presents Sweets and Traditional Balochi Shawl to Speaker Balochistan

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DEO Chaman Ashok Kumar Rajput presents Diwali sweets and a traditional Balochi shawl to Speaker Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai.

Gesture of Respect by Ashok Kumar Rajput Highlights Religious Tolerance, Interfaith Harmony and Brotherhood in Balochistan   QUETTA (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai):District Education Officer (DEO) Chaman, Ashok Kumar Rajput, called on Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, Captain (Retd.) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai, at the Speaker’s Chamber in Quetta. During the meeting, Ashok Kumar Rajput presented sweets to the Speaker to celebrate the joyful occasion of Diwali. As a gesture of affection and respect, he also draped Captain (Retd.) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai in a traditional Balochi shawl. The meeting took…

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CM Sarfraz Bugti Orders End to Delays as Balochistan Digitalizes Official Summaries

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Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti chairs a meeting on digitalization of official summaries

Balochistan expands digital governance after processing more than 183,000 e-files across 28 departments, with summaries from 10 departments entering the first phase of digitalization. (By Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has directed government departments to eliminate unnecessary delays in official work and ensure timely decision-making as the provincial government expands its digital governance reforms. An important meeting on improving public service delivery was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. Officials briefed the meeting on progress in implementing the e-filing system and…

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Moot Court Inaugurated at BUITEMS, Chief Justice Balochistan Inaugurates

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Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail inaugurates the BUITEMS Moot Court

Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai): The School of Law at the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) has inaugurated a Moot Court to strengthen practical legal education and prepare students for professional challenges. Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail attended the inaugural ceremony as chief guest. The event brought together senior judges, lawyers, university officials, faculty members and students. Addressing the ceremony, Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail said the new Moot Court would provide law students with valuable opportunities to gain practical…

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University of Balochistan Marks World Mental Health Day

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University students present mental health awareness models and educational displays at a World Mental Health Day event in Quetta.

Mental Health Is as Important as Physical Health: Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Ghulam Razaq Shahwani By Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai QUETTA: The Department of Psychology at the University of Balochistan organised an awareness-focused ceremony to mark World Mental Health Day, highlighting the importance of mental well-being in today’s stressful environment and promoting awareness among students and the general public. Students from different semesters of the Department of Psychology participated enthusiastically in the event. They set up creative models and informative stalls focusing on psychological disorders, treatment options and mental health…

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DC West Notification Challenged by Private Schools Alliance

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DC West’s Notification Illegal: Private Schools Alliance to Approach Balochistan High Court Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) The Balochistan Private Schools Associations Alliance (BPSAA) has decided to approach the Balochistan High Court against a notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner West that bars private schools from collecting fees for the vacation period. The alliance has termed the notification illegal and unconstitutional. In this regard, a high-level delegation of the alliance held an important meeting with President of the Balochistan Bar Association, Mir Attaullah Langau, at his office in the Balochistan…

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One Policeman Martyred, Another Injured in Attack on Mizee Adda Checkpost

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News report on the attack at Mizee Adda Police Checkpost on the Chaman-Quetta highway

Chaman (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) — One police personnel was martyred and another injured when unidentified armed men attacked the Mizee Adda Police Checkpost on the Chaman-Quetta international highway. According to sources, police personnel Jailan died at the scene, while Constable Mirwais sustained injuries in the attack. Further details about the incident were not immediately available. Local Tribes Block Chaman-Quetta Highway Following the attack, local tribesmen blocked the Chaman-Quetta international highway to all traffic in protest against recurring incidents of violence in the area. The road closure disrupted movement along…

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Character Assassination of Private Schools Deplorable, Says Balochistan Alliance

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All Balochistan Private Schools Associations Alliance

Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) — The All Balochistan Private Schools Associations Alliance has strongly condemned what it described as a campaign to damage the reputation of private educational institutions, saying their dignity and standing would not be compromised. In a joint statement, the Alliance’s provincial leadership expressed serious concern over what it called organized propaganda against private schools over the past several days. The leaders said such efforts threatened to undermine nearly two decades of hard work by students, teachers and education professionals across Balochistan. The Alliance said private…

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Private Schools Can Charge Vacation Fees, Says Balochistan Education Secretary

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Balochistan Education Secretary Lal Jan Jafar discusses private schools vacation fees with an association delegation

Education Secretary Lal Jan Jafar discusses vacation fees and urges schools to offer installment plans   Quetta (Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai): Balochistan Secretary Education Lal Jan Jafar says the law does not prohibit private schools from collecting vacation fees. However, he has urged schools to offer parents installment plans. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Balochistan Private Schools Associations Alliance on October 15. The delegation discussed fee collection and other challenges facing private educational institutions. Secretary Education Explains Vacation Fee Policy The delegation raised concerns about an…

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Commissioner Asadullah Kakar Reportedly Abducted Near Barshonki

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News report about the alleged abduction of Commissioner Rakhshan Division Asadullah Kakar near Barshonki

Quetta (Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai): Reports have emerged that Commissioner Rakhshan Division Asadullah Kakar was allegedly abducted by unidentified armed men while travelling from Quetta to Kharan. According to sources, armed men intercepted his vehicle near Barshonki and forcibly took him away. Witnesses reportedly later saw the suspects heading towards the Lahjeh area. Local law enforcement agencies have not yet issued an official statement confirming the alleged abduction. However, some sources claim that the incident occurred. Further details about Asadullah Kakar’s whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his reported disappearance remain…

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