Sarfraz Bugti

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta for a day-long visit to chair a meeting on the law and order situation. He was welcomed by Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and senior officials. Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and PM Adviser Rana Sanaullah accompanied him.

The Ziarat superintendent of police (SP) was suspended after a terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam police post killed nine police officials. A four-member inquiry committee was formed to investigate the incident, assess security protocols, and recommend measures to prevent future attacks.

A violent clash in Hanna Urak, Balochistan, killed three people and injured nine others, prompting a government operation that reportedly killed four suspected terrorists and injured nine policemen. Officials suspect TTP involvement, and the Chief Minister ordered joint checkposts and a committee to address the situation.

A fatal bus crash in Sherani district led to an FIR against the deceased driver and Mekhtar Bus Company for reckless driving. Compensation of Rs2 million for deceased families and Rs1 million for injured passengers was announced by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.

An overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a rocky ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight. The accident occurred near the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, with officials citing overcrowding and a passenger dispute as potential contributing factors.

An overcrowded passenger bus crashed into a rocky ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring 8. The bus, carrying passengers from two vehicles, lost control after an alleged passenger altercation with the driver. Rescue operations are underway, with officials confirming the crash as one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years.

An overcrowded passenger bus crashed into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight. The accident occurred in Dana Sar near the Balochistan-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, with officials citing the bus's speed and overcrowding as factors. Pakistan's president and provincial leaders expressed condolences and directed medical care for the injured.

Provincial chief ministers in Pakistan reaffirmed commitments to prison reforms during a Supreme Court-hosted conference, emphasizing reduced incarceration, improved infrastructure, and human dignity. The National Judicial Policy-Making Committee facilitated the event, resulting in the Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms, which underscores shared institutional responsibility and provincial leadership in overhauling the justice system.

Balochistan presented a Rs1.13 trillion budget for 2026-27 with a Rs45.57 billion surplus, prioritizing education, health, and infrastructure. Development spending was reduced to Rs291.55 billion, and the province relies on Rs800.13 billion in federal transfers. Key initiatives include activating 1,200 schools and operationalizing 164 health units.

A female doctor at Quetta's Provincial Civil Hospital was seriously injured in an acid attack by a hospital employee. The suspect fled but was later killed in a police encounter after opening fire on law enforcers. Balochistan's Chief Minister and Health Minister condemned the attack and directed authorities to provide the doctor with optimal treatment.

A suicide blast targeting a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 23 people and injured 70 others. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating the attack targeted a train carrying security personnel. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, while Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti accused India of supporting the group through proxies.