New online paper to focus on Balochistan's socio-economic issues

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 22 February 2016

Balochistan Voices has been launched as an online newspaper focused on socio-economic issues in Balochistan. The paper aims for regular updates and unbiased reporting.

Summary

QUETTA - Balochistan Voices, an English-language online newspaper that focuses on socio-economic issues of the province has officially been launched.

A spokesman for the volunteer-driven paper said BalochistanVoices.com will by updated every two or three days during the teething phase. Daily updates will begin once all the systems are in place and news reporting procedures are sorted out, probably by the second week of March. A formal launching ceremony is also planned around that time in Quetta.

Editor Adnan Aamir said he and his team will do their best to help resolve socio-economic issues of people of Balochistan.

He said Balochistan Voices will report without any political affiliation and inclinations. All political parties will be treated in the same way and given coverage based on the importance of the news.

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Key Points

Balochistan Voices is an English-language online newspaper.
It focuses on socio-economic issues affecting the province.
The paper will start with updates every two to three days.
Daily updates are expected by the second week of March.
Coverage will be unbiased towards all political parties.

Relevant Topics

Balochistan

Online Newspaper

Socio-Economic Issues

Quetta

Balochistan Voices

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