Day: July 28, 2026

Quetta: Balochistan Police carried out multiple operations across the province, resulting in arrests and recoveries of stolen motorcycles.

Acting on the directives of DIG Makran Range Imran Qureshi, Jiwni City Police apprehended three suspects involved in motorcycle theft. The arrested individuals, identified as Junaid, Sudheer, and Rehman, were taken into custody during a targeted operation.

Police recovered one stolen 125cc motorcycle during the initial raid, while two more stolen motorcycles were later recovered based on the suspects’ information. Authorities confirmed that further investigation is underway, with expectations of additional disclosures and recoveries. Gwadar Police reiterated that indiscriminate action against criminal elements will continue to ensure public safety and maintain law and order in the region.

In a separate operation, Khaliqabad Police arrested a suspect wanted in the murder of a seven-year-old boy. According to police, on July 19, 2026, Muhammad Muawiya, son of Ali Ahmed, was allegedly killed by his uncle, Sher Ahmed, in Korki Adamzai.

Following registration of the case, police launched a manhunt. Acting on secret information and under the instructions of SSP Kalat Syed Zahid Hussain Shah, police arrested the accused, Sher Ahmed, a resident of Korki Khaliqabad. The suspect has been taken into custody for further investigation, with police confirming that all aspects of the case are being thoroughly examined.

Quetta: Secretary Women Development Saira Atta on Monday said that incumbent government was taking steps in collaboration with relevant institutions to protect the rights of women, and their empowerment.

She expressed these views while addressing at an inaugural ceremony of the ‘Provincial Media Fellowship Program’ organized by the Department of Women Development, Government of Balochistan, in collaboration with Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) and the United Nations agency UNFPA, at the Pink Hall of BUITEMS.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Women Development, Saira Atta said that media was an effective tool for bringing positive change in the society, responsible reporting of sensitive issues related to gender-based violence (GBV), child marriage and women and children was the need of the hour.

She said that the Balochistan government was taking practical steps in collaboration with all relevant institutions to protect the rights of women, empower them and create a safe society.

She said media fellowship program would enhance the professional skills of journalists, which could enable them to play an effective role in raising public awareness through factual, balanced and sensitive reporting.

Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor, BUITEMS, Prof. Dr. Khalid Hafeez said that universities were not limited to education alone but also play a key role in social betterment and national development. He said that BUITEMS would continue to provide all possible support to equip young journalists and media professionals with modern research, training and practical skills.

He said that responsible media reporting not only promoted positive thinking in society but also played an important role in protecting the rights of women and children, social justice and achieving sustainable development goals.

He termed this joint initiative as an important milestone towards further improving the quality of journalism in Balochistan, he informed the participants of the program that important departments of BS Forensic Sciences and BS Public Health had also been started in BUITEMS.

Speaking at the ceremony, Director Public Relations Saeed Shahwani informed the participants in detail about the role of media.

Government officials, media representatives, teachers, students and people from different walks of life participated in the ceremony in large numbers.

At the end, commemorative shields were distributed among the participants.

Quetta: Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced that modern AI-based traffic signals will be installed in Quetta to provide a permanent solution to the city’s growing traffic problems. He said that resolving traffic issues through advanced technology is a key part of the provincial government’s reform agenda, and all available resources will be utilized to achieve this goal.

The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Monday. The meeting reviewed strategies for managing increasing traffic pressure and implementing a modern traffic management system. Officials briefed the participants that AI-powered signals will help improve traffic flow, reduce unnecessary waiting times at intersections, and provide citizens with better travel facilities.

Sarfraz Bugti directed relevant institutions to ensure coordinated and sustainable measures for an effective traffic system. He emphasized that providing safe and efficient travel facilities to citizens is the government’s foremost priority. ‘By harnessing modern technology, we will improve traffic flow and deliver quality travel services to the people, ‘ he said.

Chief Minister added that the AI-based traffic management system will shorten travel times, enhance road discipline, and strengthen transparency and monitoring. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equipping Quetta with modern urban facilities, stressing that technology-driven decisions will create a safe, organized, and reliable travel environment for citizens.