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Pakistan Launched Military Strikes in Iran in Retaliation

18Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

Pakistan Launched Military Strikes in Iran in Retaliation

Pakistan launched "precise" military strikes on Iranian territory in response to a bombing in its southwestern Balochistan province that killed two children on Wednesday. The strikes come amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and Iran. In response to recent attacks on its territory by Iran, Pakistan carried out precision military strikes on Thursday morning against terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-o-Baluchistan province, according to a statement from the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement mentioned that the strikes were highly coordinated and specifically targeted, resulting in the elimination of a "number of terrorists." The action was taken based on credible intelligence indicating an impending large-scale terrorist threat. The move comes after Iran co...

Balochistan Declares Health Emergency To Prevent Congo Virus

6Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Health

Balochistan Declares Health Emergency To Prevent Congo Virus

The Balochistan government has declared a health emergency in the province to prevent the spread of the Congo virus. It is also known as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF). The virus is transmitted to humans through ticks found on livestock. It can cause severe symptoms, including high fever, muscle pain, vomiting, and internal bleeding. In a bid to halt the spread of the dangerous Congo virus, the Balochistan government has taken swift action by declaring a health emergency across the province. This move comes after the virus claimed the lives of 16 people. Including a dedicated doctor, with the total number of cases now standing at 44. Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Domki led a crucial meeting to assess the health situation in the province. During the meeting, the hea...

Shahid Afridi Foundation completed 110 homes for Flood affectees in Balochistan

21Jul

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan

Shahid Afridi Foundation completed 110 homes for Flood affectees in Balochistan

The Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) built 110 homes in Mastung district, Balochistan, for flood-affected families. The Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) built the homes to high standards and designed them to withstand future floods. In addition, they also installed solar panels in the homes to provide electricity for the families. The families who will be moving into the new homes are from the poorest communities in the area, and they have been living in temporary shelters since the floods and struggling to make ends meet. The completion of the homes is a major milestone for the SAF. It is the largest housing project that the foundation has ever undertaken. Individuals and corporate sponsors donated money to fund the project. Shahid Afridi, the founder of the SAF, expressed his de...

Cricket coming back to Quetta after 27 years during PSL 8

29Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan, Sports

Cricket coming back to Quetta after 27 years during PSL 8

Pakistan Cricket Board has finally decided to bring cricket back to Quetta after 27 years. Pakistan Cricket Board decided to include Quetta Cricket Stadium as a venue for PSL 8 on December 24. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided that they will host the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Quetta's Bugti Stadium. The eighth season of the league will happen from February 13 to March 19. The tournament will now feature games in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Quetta. The Quetta Stadium hosted its last ODI in 1996. It was a three-wicket Pakistan victory over Zimbabwe. However, now Quetta which is Pakistan's least populous but largest by area province will play host to a high-profile cricket match. High-ranking PCB profiles stated their remarks on this auspicious occasion. They said...

Zambad of Balochistan shot dead in Chaghi

20Apr

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Zambad of Balochistan shot dead in Chaghi

Chaghi: Protestors and Activists of Balochistan were shot injured after the brutal killing of the driver, Hameed Ullah. Who is the reason behind this killing and what will be its impact on the mindset of the people of Balochistan? Let's see. Baloch Youth Having Strike Reko Diq is one of the largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits in the world. This is Balochistan district, Chagai, which shares a border with both Afghanistan and Iran. Baloch youths drive ‘Zambad’ pickup trucks. They use them to carry ferrying oil, clothes, urea, and rice, among other things, too, and from Afghanistan and Iran. These blue pickups are made by Zamyad Co. in Tehran. These are non-custom pickups which means these vehicles do not have any sort of records. There are roughly thousands of such vehi...