Author: Ghulam Hussain Baloch

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch KALAT: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) organised a protest demonstration in Kalat on Tuesday, calling for improved peace and security across Balochistan amid concerns over the province’s law and order situation. The protest was held outside the Mir Ahmed Yar Khan Press Club under the banner “Give Balochistan Peace”, as part of a province-wide campaign launched by Jamaat-e-Islami Balochistan. The demonstration was led by JI Kalat District Emir Maulana Samiullah and District General Secretary Ghulam Hussain Baloch, with Agha Yasir Khan Ahmedzai, party workers, office-bearers and local residents also taking part. Protesters carried banners and placards bearing slogans including…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch QUETTA: A large number of women leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Balochistan Women Wing met former member of the National and Provincial Assembly, Rubina Irfan, and expressed their resolve to further strengthen, organize and activate the party across the province. During the meeting, the women leaders praised Rubina Irfan’s leadership, describing her as a sincere, capable and public-oriented political figure. They said her services for the people, political insight and efforts for the development of Balochistan were commendable. The participants reaffirmed that women workers would stand alongside Rubina Irfan and work to advance the…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch KALAT: The elections of the Mir Ahmed Yar Khan Press Club, Kalat, have been completed, with a new leadership formally taking charge following a well-attended and closely observed democratic process among the local journalist community. According to the results, senior journalist Shadi Khan Mengal has been elected president, while Mir Ghulam Hussain Shahwani has been elected general secretary. The elections were marked by active participation from journalists, who exercised their vote to select a new cabinet, reflecting what participants described as a continuation of democratic traditions within the press fraternity. Other elected office-bearers include Faiz Nechari…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch QUETTA: A high-level meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned the attack on unarmed civilians in Quetta, expressing grief and solidarity with the families of the martyrs. During the meeting, the Inspector General of Balochistan Police presented an initial report on the incident, officials said. Mohsin Naqvi said the federal government stands with the Balochistan government in this difficult time and pledged that the sacrifices of the martyrs would always be remembered. Mir Sarfraz Bugti thanked the interior minister for supporting Balochistan in every challenging situation.…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch QUETTA: A high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti reviewed the law and order situation and the repatriation of Afghan refugees in the province. Officials provided detailed briefings on security conditions, the return of Afghan refugees, and efforts to curb hawala-hundi, extortion, and smuggling. The meeting decided to deploy around 3,000 Federal Constabulary personnel in the first phase, comprising two wings of the force, to help maintain peace in Balochistan. It also called for a more active role for the Federal Investigation Agency in the province and the filling…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch QUETTA: Leaders of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Workers Group have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding press freedom and journalists’ rights, highlighting the growing challenges faced by the media community. Ghulam Hussain Baloch, a senior PFUJ Workers leader, said the group, led by Shahid Ali, has consistently prioritized the dignity of the press and the sanctity of the pen, raising its voice for truth without yielding to pressure. He noted that under Shahid Ali’s leadership, the union is actively addressing critical issues including salaries, security, service structure, and field-level protection for journalists. Baloch emphasized…

By Ghulam Hussain QUETTA: The Balochistan Grand Alliance and All-Parties Action Committee held a joint meeting at the National Party headquarters on Wednesday, officials said, with Dr. Ishaq Baloch, vice president of the National Party, presiding over the session. Senior leaders from major political parties, including the Awami National Party, Hazara Democratic Party, National Democratic Movement, PTI, and Pakhtunkhwa National Awami Party, attended the talks, alongside provincial ministers and senior officials. The discussions focused on labor issues and the resolution of longstanding employee demands, with all parties emphasizing cooperation and dialogue. Officials said the meeting led to the successful release…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch QUETTA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday announced Rs10 billion in financial assistance for security forces operating in Balochistan, reaffirming the province’s support for peace and stability. She made the announcement during a visit to Quetta, attending a ceremony at the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters. The visit followed coordinated attacks across 12 towns in Balochistan on January 31, which targeted civilians in Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar, and Pasni. In response, security forces launched Operation Raddul Fitna 1, eliminating 216 India-sponsored terrorists in a series of coordinated engagements and clearance operations, according…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan reported early successes from Operation Radd-ul-Fitna, as several notorious criminals and terrorists formally surrendered to authorities, marking a rare but significant step towards restoring stability in the province. Among those who laid down their arms was Miraak Khan Chakarani, who, accompanied by 25 associates, handed over a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition. The group had long been linked to a series of violent crimes, including robberies, extortion, and other forms of organized criminal activity, which had contributed to insecurity in parts of the province. Speaking at the handover, Chakarani announced…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch QUETTA: Balochistan’s Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, announced on Friday that authorities had taken action against illegal chromite mining in Pishin District, closing 47 unauthorized mines. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Bugti said the illegal mining activity had significantly undermined revenue from the province’s mines and minerals sector, which currently generates less than 10 billion rupees annually. He described the crackdown as a necessary step to protect public resources and restore oversight of the sector. The Chief Minister added that the provincial government was in the process of introducing a comprehensive…