Category: Quetta

Quetta: The entrance test of Balochistan Residential College (BRC) Turbat was conducted by Balochistan Academy for College Teachers (BACT),in which a total of 1178 candidates participated. The examination process was completed in a very organized, transparent and satisfactory manner as per the prescribed rules and regulations. The examination center was visited by Principal, Balochistan Residential […]

Quetta: The District Administration Musakhail has confirmed that the forest fire in the Dub Beeni area of Durug has been fully contained through coordinated efforts with the Forest Department. According to the latest situation report, the timely and effective response by the District Administration and Forest Department successfully prevented the fire from spreading to a […]

Quetta: The Balochistan government has announced a strict crackdown on unlicensed and substandard child nurseries across the province, aiming to ensure child safety and restore parents’ trust. Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar made the announcement after taking notice of a serious incident involving the alleged exchange of a child at a private nursery in […]

Quetta: The Balochistan Healthcare Commission (BHC) has launched a formal investigation into the alleged child mix-up at a private nursery in Quetta, with its initial findings released by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Noor Muhammad Qazi. On January 7, 2026, reports surfaced on social media alleging the misidentification and exchange of children at Al-Shifa Nursery in […]

Quetta: The Balochistan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, approved several landmark initiatives aimed at strengthening the province’s economic, social, and administrative systems. In its 21st meeting of the provincial cabinet held on Friday at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat has taken key decisions included the launch of a comprehensive health insurance scheme for […]

Quetta: Provincial Coordinator Balochistan AIDS Control Program Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Baloch on Friday said that currently, the number of AIDS patients in Pakistan was around 210,000, out of which only 49,584 were registered. He expressed these views while addressing a seminar held at Quetta Press Club in collaboration with Balochistan AIDS Control and UNICEF on […]

Quetta: A special ceremony for the distribution of the IGFC Scholarship was held at the University of Turbat (UoT). According to press release issued here on Friday, Brigadier Omer Tahir, Commandant of the Mekran Scouts, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by UoT Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Kamal Ahmed, Dean of […]

Quetta: The Aria Institute of Medical Sciences formalizes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Utah Global Health. This partnership establishes a collaborative framework for education, research, and most importantly strengthening nursing education and healthcare capacity in Balochistan, said a press release. Aria Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) has swiftly grown into a […]