Month: July 2026

Islamabad/ quetta: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Nawabzada Jamal Khan Raisani paid rich tribute to his elder brother, Shaheed Nawabzada Mir Haqmal Khan Raisani, on his death anniversary, reiterating his firm resolve that the struggle for the mission of the martyrs, the progress of Balochistan, and the sovereignty of Pakistan will continue until his last breath.

In a special message, MNA Jamal Raisani recalled that on the evening of July 29, 2011, while his elder brother was playing football with youth in Mastung, terrorists backed by “Fitna al-Hind” carried out a cowardly attack and martyred him. He stated that Nawabzada Haqmal Raisani was not just an individual, but a symbol of hope, unity, and a bright future for the youth of Balochistan.

Recalling the historic words of his father on his brother’s martyrdom, Jamal Raisani quoted him as saying “Today I have sacrificed Haqmal for Pakistan; tomorrow, if Pakistan needs Jamal, I will sacrifice him as well.”

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PPP leader emphasized that these were not merely the words of a father, but a declaration of commitment, faith, and sacrifice by a true patriot words that continue to serve as a beacon of guidance for him today.

He further stated that the supreme sacrifices of his father, brother, and hundreds of companions remain a guiding light, stressing that his family has paid the price for their love for Pakistan with their own blood. Every attempt to intimidate, bow, or erase them has failed because their courage draws strength from the blood of the martyrs.

Nawabzada Jamal Khan Raisani reaffirmed that every young person in Balochistan is the custodian of Shaheed Haqmal Raisani’s dreams, vowing to fight until his final breath to realize those dreams, ensure the prosperity of the province, and uphold the glory of Pakistan.

Quetta: Gwadar Port has successfully completed its second commercial bunkering operation, marking another important milestone towards Pakistan’s blue economy and making Gwadar a regional maritime hub.

According to Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), during this bunkering operation, approximately 1,150 metric tons of Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (LSFO) was successfully delivered to LNG Carrier M.V. EXCELERATE SHENANDOAH (IMO No. 9321768) at Gwadar Port.

The day-long bunkering operation was completed in accordance with international safety, environmental and operational standards. The bunkering barge M.T. MARINE ISTA arrived in Gwadar from Karachi and delivered marine fuel to the ship. This bunkering operation was completed in cooperation with Gwadar Port Authority, Pakistan Customs and other relevant agencies, where full implementation of all legal, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements was ensured.

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said that the successful completion of the second commercial bunkering operation at Gwadar Port is a clear proof that Gwadar is rapidly emerging as an important hub for international maritime trade and maritime services.

He said that under the government’s policies, vigorous steps are being taken to provide modern facilities at Gwadar Port, promote investment and provide quality services to global shipping companies.

He said that the development of Gwadar Port is of utmost importance not only for Balochistan but also for the economy of Pakistan.

Chairman Gwadar Port Noorul Haq Baloch said that the successful completion of the second commercial bunkering operation is a practical manifestation of Gwadar Port’s increasing capacity, operational efficiency and growing confidence of global shipping companies.

He said that Gwadar Port is now capable of providing reliable marine fuel services and the continuous increase in bunkering activities would lead to the arrival of more international ships, new investments, business opportunities and employment in the future.

Chairman Noorul Haq Baloch further said that steps are being taken rapidly with the cooperation of all relevant institutions to make Gwadar Port a competitive Regional Bunkering and Maritime Logistics Hub, while providing world-class facilities at the port is among the top priorities of the government.

Quetta: Balochistan Minister for Planning and Development (PandD) Mir Zahoor Ahmad Buledi on Wednesday said that practical measures were being taken to improve the law and order situation across the province including Quetta, the confusion of A and B areas in Balochistan has been eliminated.

He said that the terrorism network would be broken in Balochistan, the rooms in the city under the Quetta Safe City Project have been damaged in strikes, all national highways of Balochistan to be made safe for interest of public.

He expressed these views while addressing a press conference along with provincial ministers Mir Ziaullah Langove, Mir Shoaib Noshirwani and Sports Adviser Mina Majeed here.

Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Mir Zahoor Ahmad Buledi said that a meeting of the provincial cabinet was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti as 26 agenda items were discussed in the cabinet meeting.

Mir Zahoor Ahmad Buledi said that prayers were also offered for the martyrs of the terrorist incidents in Balochistan and the provincial cabinet paid tribute to the martyrs.

He said that scholarships were approved through the Workers Welfare Board while the provincial cabinet has given the status of a university to the reconstructed college.

The Minister mentioned that the provincial cabinet has announced a planning manual, the federal government would bear Rs 15 billion for the Harnai Sibi Road while the rest to be borne by the provincial government.

He said that the Balochistan Cadet College Board has been reshuffled, there are 11 cadet colleges in Balochistan adding that the provincial cabinet has made a child protection rule and approved the creation of a new tehsil in Balochistan which would be helped for maintaining peace in the area.

On this occasion, Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove said that there was no demand for the restoration of levies with the relatives of the martyrs of Ziarat adding that Dr. Malik Baloch has not expressed to become the Chief Minister.

Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi said that there is a need to understand the situation and events in Balochistan, extraordinary measures would have to be taken to normalize the situation in Balochistan.

Quetta: Balochistan Minister for Commodity Management Department and Chairman Balochistan Food Authority Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar met with public delegations and vendors coming from remote areas of the constituency in his office and listened to their problems and difficulties in detail.

On this occasion, Provincial Minister Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar took serious notice of the public problems and issued instructions to the relevant authorities to take necessary steps and actions for the immediate resolution of the problems of some vendors, while assuring that other problems would also be resolved on a priority basis.

He said that he is the representative of the people of his constituency and considers serving the people as his first responsibility, every effort would be made to resolve the problems of the people belonging to remote areas of the constituency and no citizen would be disappointed in resolving a legitimate problem.

Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar said that it is his responsibility to listen to the problems of the people and take practical steps to resolve them.

He said that he would continue to use all his abilities to resolve all kinds of problems of the people of his constituency and for the development and prosperity of the area.