Asim Ahmed Khan
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Asim Ahmed Khan
@leoakhanasim.bsky.social
Journalist
Malik Adil Bazai of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has submitted his nomination papers for NA-262 - Quetta, a seat that was vacated following his disqualification as Member National Assembly.
December 6, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Services and General Administration Department of Balochistan has been unable to reclaim 38 vehicles from former caretaker ministers and advisors, despite several months passing since their tenure ended. Additionally, five vehicles remain in possession of influential individuals.
December 4, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Balochistan Provincial Assembly has passed a joint resolution, tabled by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), calling on the federal government to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The move has sparked sharp divisions among lawmakers.
November 28, 2024 at 4:47 PM
In Balochistan, 3,530 posts of doctors remain vacant. Out of 600 sanctioned specialist doctor positions, 420 are unfilled, leaving only 180 specialists across the province.
Additionally, 351 nursing posts out of 1,525 are vacant, and 2,178 of 5,556 positions for doctors, lady doctors, and
November 24, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Balochistan Assembly has awarded a contract worth over Rs 230 million for procurement of 55 new vehicles. According to officials, these vehicles will be allocated to Assembly officers, with cost deducted from their salaries.
Supplier has been given a deadline of Jan 25, to deliver vehicles.
November 23, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Finance Dept of Balochistan has identified 3,416 ghost employees during a province-wide screening of 247,000 government workers.
Unverified employees have not received their October salaries, as only verified staff were included in payroll.
November 22, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Election Commission has de-seated MNA Adil Khan Bazai, Declares NA-262-1 Seat Vacant
ECP has disqualified Adil Khan Bazai, a Member of National Assembly, effectively vacating the NA-262-1 seat. Decision was made following a reference filed by PML-Nawaz president Nawaz Sharif, accusing Bazai of
November 21, 2024 at 10:24 AM
For decades, Pakistan have supported controversial practice of Arab royals hunting houbara bustards in deserts of Balochistan, with belief that it strengthens diplomatic ties, brings local employment. While lavish hunts generate massive income for a few local elites as well.

#Balochistan
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
who accused the government of prioritizing political and economic interests over the protection of endangered species.
In February 2016, Pakistan's Supreme Court lifted its ban on hunting the endangered houbara bustard, a decision that has sparked both celebration and outrage.
#Houbarabustards
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
overturned in the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The timing of this legal challenge raised concerns, as the prince’s hunting party was already in the region, reportedly with permission to hunt the rare birds. The issue sparked outrage among environmental groups, wildlife advocates,
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Balochistan government challenged the High Court's order that had imposed a ban on hunting the endangered species. Court had ruled that hunting the houbara bustard, a bird protected by law, should be prohibited, but the provincial authorities sought to have the decision
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
In Feb 2015, just a day after Prince Fahd Bin Sultan of Saudi Arabia arrived in Balochistan to hunt houbara bustards, the provincial government took a controversial step.
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
birds were killed by his hunting party.
In November 2014, Balochistan High Court (BHC) ordered the cancellation of land allocations given to Arab royals and other foreigners for hunting the rare houbara bustard and other wild birds in the province.
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
In Feb 2014, Prince Fahd Bin Sultan and his hunting party killed a total of 2,100 houbara bustards over a period of 21 days during winter months in Balochistan, including in reserved and protected areas. Of these, 1,977 birds were killed by the prince himself, and the remaining 123
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
In 2012, federal government had issued 29 special permits to the royal family and Arab high officials for hunting the internationally protected bird species houbara bustard.
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
During their stay, the delegation will participate in houbara bustard hunting, a traditional practice for Gulf royals. Despite its controversy, the practice is legally permitted in Pakistan under special licenses issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
A high-profile UAE delegation, led by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Saif Al-Nehyan, has arrived in Panjgur, Balochistan couple of days ago, on a special plane. Dignitaries were welcomed by local officials at the airport.
Houbara bustards are under the threat of extinction in Balochistan.
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Recently, PML-N’s Hadiya Nawaz presented a resolution demanding lifetime blue official passports for Balochistan’s MPAs and their families. Hadiya Nawaz argued that excluding families from this privilege causes difficulties during international travel.
November 19, 2024 at 12:22 PM
The construction of small dams in Balochistan, crucial for tackling water shortages and bolstering agriculture, has been plagued by significant delays and financial irregularities. Of the 100 dams planned for completion by 2020, only 11 have been finished,
November 18, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Balochistan is facing a sharp rise in violence this year, with 376 incidents of 'terrorism' recorded by the Home Department, leaving 253 people dead. The situation has worsened significantly compared to 2023, with a significant increase in fatalities.
November 17, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Quetta: Although declared operational just a few months ago, 630 out of 830 cameras installed under Safe City Project have already stopped functioning. This failure has significantly compromised Quetta's security infrastructure and raised questions about project’s effectiveness.
November 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM