WEB DESK: Six of the approximately 27 prisoners who escaped from Mastung Central Jail during a major assault on 31 January 2026 have voluntarily surrendered and been returned to custody, officials confirmed on 11 February.
The escape occurred…
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Female recruits, leftover US arms pose new threat to counterterror efforts in Balochistan
ISPR says terrorists have access to massive cache of US weapons left behind in Afghanistan
Army soldiers gather at the site following millitant attacks in Quetta on January 31. Photo: Reuters
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LHC summons report from Home Secretary, CCPO
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday summoned reports from the Home Secretary Punjab and CCPO, while hearing a petition over Basant incidents.
A bench of the high court comprises of Justice Awais Khalid heard petition of Azhar Siddique…
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Sindh cabinet approves digital property registration for overseas Pakistanis-INP
Sindh cabinet on Tuesday approved digital property registration for overseas Pakistanis. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired the meeting of the provincial cabinet. Addressing the meeting, Sindh Chief Minister…
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Balochistan CM criticizes delays in gas, scholarships, local hiring
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has expressed strong displeasure over delays in scholarships, gas supply to Sui, and slow progress in local recruitments, emphasizing that public interest remains the top priority and locals have the…
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IHC contempt case against PM on Aafia Siddiqui put on hold
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- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has paused contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other federal ministers in connection with the Aafia Siddiqui case, following an appeal filed by the federal government.
- Earlier, the…
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Akhtar Mengal’s resignation as MNA ‘accepted’
Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) group chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal’s resignation as Member National Assembly (MNA) has been ‘accepted’, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Mengal was elected from NA-256 Khuzdar.
Sources…
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Ishaq Dar, Abbas Araghchi discuss regional developments – RADIO PAKISTAN
- Ishaq Dar, Abbas Araghchi discuss regional developments RADIO PAKISTAN
- In meeting with Iranian ambassador, Dar reiterates commitment to strengthening bilateral ties Dawn
- Dar discusses regional tensions with Turkey, Iran FMs amid US-Iran strain
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NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq accepts Akhtar Mengal’s resignation after over a year
ISLAMABAD – National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has officially accepted the resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of the Balochistan National Party-M, after more than one year after it was initially tendered.
The Speaker’s office has…
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