Balochistan’s booming mobile phone industry
By Malik Siraj Akbar Balochistan’s large terrain and scattered population has not deterred cellular companies from their drive to reach maximum customers in the rural areas of the province. Cellular companies say the investment dynamics in telecom sector have dramatically changed over the past few years. “You can no longer confine the telecommunication facilities to [...]
Today In Pictures
Today In Pictures QUETTA: Balochistan president of the Pakistan People’s Party Senator Lashkari Raisani addressing a press conference with Commander Khuda-e-Dad, the provincial president of the Awami National Party (ANP) as both parties agreed to support each other in the upcoming by-elections. (BalochHal Photo)
Life stands still as Balochistan pays glowing tribute to Balaach Marri
By Malik Siraj Akbar QUETTA: Not a signle bird flew across Balochistan on Friday as a complete wheel jam and shutter down strike was observed across Balochistan on Friday to mark the second death anniversary of prominent Baloch nationalist leader Nawabzada Balach Marri, a son of veteran Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Khair Baksh Marri. Balach [...]
PML-N,PkMP back slain minister’s borther for by-polls
By Malik Siraj Akbar QUETTA: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is succeeding in gaining the full support of all major political parties in Balochistan elect Tahir Mehmood, a brother of Shafiq Ahmed Khan, the former education minister of Balochistan who was shot dead last month, as a member of the Balochistan Assembly. The PPP says [...]