balochistancrisis

Convoy of Mir Gul Khan Marri and Bahwal Khan Marri was hit by a timed device

Let none of the interested parties put rocks in the road — here is a real opportunity to create a win-win

Police spokesperson says SP Sariyab was on his way to a hospital when armed men opened fire on his vehicle

The chief justice remarks that any date beyond September will not be acceptable.

All provincial govts, except Sindh, say they are willing to hold local bodies’ polls.

There is a critical need for the provincial government to take full charge of the security.

Hazara killing is not only the Balochistan government’s problem. It is everyone’s problem.

It hurt to see the Residency partly burnt; but it hurt more seeing the injured girls, jawans, grieving relatives.

Nawaz Sharif assures provincial government of centre's support in maintaining law and order in Balochistan.

Quetta was a happening place in the 70s with the two most important schools of instruction.

Says security agencies should work within the ambit of Constitution.

Asma Jahangir says time has come decide who will rule the country, politicians or the military.

Balochistan requires fresh and bold initiatives by the governments in Quetta and Islamabad.

There is a need to identify sources of radicalism, get stakeholders on board, to counter such ideological forces.

PkMAP chief calls for ‘reining in the establishment before it’s too late’.

UN secretary general notes that "violence against women and educators has increased in recent years".

It was a symbolic act of terrorism. An act to show the world that the militants don't want Quaid's Pakistan anymore.

It can be assumed that the attack was a carefully planned one, intended to send out a clear message by the insurgents.

Immediate challenge for new government will be to ensure no more dead bodies are received, missing people retrieved.

Five women killed in Sibi firing incident.

Manifesto promises to promote peace and tolerance in Balochistan.

With an entirely different sociopolitical outlook, Sindh can stoke a violence of unfathomable ramifications.

It'll be a step forward when Balochistan people elect candidates as party flags, colours flow in fresh political air.

Says participation of all parties will send out a positive message to the world.

All Baloch political parties need to be brought together to ensure that polls can go ahead in the province.

Caretaker Interior Minister Malik Habib says clean, good officers need to be deployed, sidetrack controversial ones.

Constitutional experts say Raisani govt stands restored.

Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf condemned the murder of Qasmi.

Senator Adeel claimed that the kidnappers brought Tareen to Quetta and were demanding Rs500 million as ransom.

We must quickly & methodically act to save Balochistan before it disintegrates into further disarray before our eyes.

The key issue is whether state has capacity; will to calm sectarian, nationalist and ethnic tensions in Balochistan.

The victims were repairing a highway that connects Gwadar with Karachi.

ANP leaders are worried about their security, particularly after their rule in K-P expires next month.

Quetta attack victims who came to Karachi for treatment vow to keep dreams alive.

Hazara have only one option, they will have to stand up and fight like the heroic Polish Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto.

No one wants to deal with the law and order problem but the Balochistan’s natural resources are just another matter.

Armies like to pack a punch. But landing a punch requires a cheek. This enemy refuses to present a target.

Lashkar-e-Jhangvi has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Chief Justice says the confidence of those who have left Dera Bugti must be restored in the government.

Supreme Court urges serious action by telecom operators to curb illegal usage of mobile phones

Governor Balochistan says that governor rule in the province is just temporary.

Unless genuine civilian rule can be established, the problems of Balochistan will not go away.

Balochistan crisis prevails with killings and kidnappings.

Rs50 million set aside to woo reconcilable militants.

Raisani sends his resignation to mediator JUI-F's Muhammad Khan Shirani.

Gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on four persons in the Nok Tarani area near Pir Koh.

Three of the victims were labourers, belonging to Punjab.

At least three of its members, including a commander, were killed.

It's patronising, insulting when people make inaccurate, generalised observations about us. Yet, we do the same.

JUI-F parliamentary leader accuses NAB of blackmailing provincial assembly.