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Transportation of fuel in coaches, slippery roads rack up fatalities in Balochistan
“The leading cause of these fatal accidents is reckless driving.”
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Balochistan law and order: Kidnappers free six irrigation officials
“The construction work on the dam was suspended due to lack of security in the area,”
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Unrest In Balochistan : Two labourers shot dead in Hub
The deceased were identified as Naseer Gul and Amjad
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Day after militants blow up transmission lines, parts of Balochistan without power
NTDC official says 16 districts of Balochistan are facing 1,350MW of power shortfall after militants blew up 2 pylons
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Balochistan insecurity: Six PTCL workers go missing
The team busy in maintenance work on telephone lines disappeared in Killa Saifullah district
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Royal privileges: Balochistan govt challenges hunting ban in top court
Seeks detailed verdict on whether ban is beneficial to the country
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Six kidnapped irrigation officials freed by militants in Balochistan
Four officials were released early Friday morning in Dasht area of Kech, while the others were freed on Thursday
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Kidnappings in Pasni: Militants free two out of six officials
Banned Baloch Republican Army claims responsibility for attack
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Bad news for bustards again
Pakistan is the only country to allow the killing of Houbara Bustard
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Balochistan govt challenges ban on hunting Houbara Bustards as Saudi prince arrives
Sources in Forest Department say Saudi Prince has arrived in Balochistan and has already started hunting
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Policeman guarding polio vaccinators shot dead in Quetta
Police official was on a prayer break; polio team remains safe
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Six workers abducted in Kech
Levies official says armed men kidnapped and fled the scene in their pick up van
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Financial Dispute: Man kills wife, in-laws in Nasirabad
The woman was not permitted to return to her husband as he was unable to pay her medical bills.
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2-Month Ordeal Ends: Captors release Hindu doctor in Quetta
“Later, they brought down their demand to Rs30 million. However, in the end the family paid around Rs15 million,”
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Discouraging contraception
Balochistan government must explain why it feels that increasing the province’s population is important
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Kidnapped Hindu doctor released after two months
Dr Manoj Kumar, who was kidnapped in Quetta, was released after family paid around Rs15 million in ransom
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Weakening insurgency: 12 Marri militants lay down arms in Kohlu
FC Balochistan spokesman says the militants have promised to live as law-abiding citizens.
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Act of terror: Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
Gas supply suspended to some parts of the region due to the incident
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260 suspects detained in Quetta
Following the operation, a long queue was seen outside the Saryab police station
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Two policemen killed as DPO Khuzdar escapes assassination attempt in Pasni
Khuzdar police confirmed that the DPO, who was was traveling with his family, was safe
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Balochistan Assembly: Deputy speaker submits resignation
Bezinjo decides to quit after developing differences with speaker, CM
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Disaster averted: FC foils terror bid in Quetta, seizes explosives haul
Car packed with arms, bombs found parked inside a house
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Balochistan gender exclusion: Not a single woman on 1,450 seats
All-male-contest for top slots of local bodies
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Pishin tragedy: Six children, 3 women suffocate to death
Victims inhaled carbon monoxide from electricity generator.
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Gwadar to be made smart port city, says minister
Development work to pick up pace under Pak-China Economic Corridor.
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A welcome change in Balochistan
LB polls in Blaochistan demonstrate that democracy, even against the odds, can be seen to work for the good of all
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Two years after escaping Bannu prison, death row convict re-arrested from Hub
Raja had escaped during Taliban attack on Bannu Jail, and had moved to Karachi before shifting to Balochistan
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Local govt in Balochistan: PkMAP’s Kaleemullah elected as mayor of Quetta
Kaleemullah bagged 54 votes against a total of 84 voted, according to unofficial results
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Over two dozen militants storm Levies check post in Qila Saifullah
Militants flee with 5 official rifles, 3 motorbikes, 5 bulletproof jackets and walkie-talkie
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Final phase of Balochistan LB polls today
PkMAP, PML-N agree on Quetta mayor, deputy.
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Power partially restored to parts of Balochistan
Balochistan now getting 350MW of power after repairs on 220 kVA line completed
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Militants kidnap seven coalminers in Quetta
Levies officials have recovered three out of four of the kidnapped coalminers from captivity of the armed men
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Sabotaged infrastructure: Repair work on damaged grid in Naseerabad yet to start
Lack of security stops NTDC officials in their tracks
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Balochistan unrest: Five dead as pickup hits landmine
Police and rescue workers ferried the bodies as well as the injured to the Divisional Hospital
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Five killed in landmine blast in Balochistan
Two others were also injured in the blast in Chatter area of Nasirabad distric
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PkMAP man picked for Quetta mayor
Chief Minister Dr Malik endorses Dr Kaleemullah’s nomination
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Three Taliban militants held in Harnai
Militants hiding inside a house opened fire on the security forces
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Cracker explosion in Gwadar: police
No casualties reported in the cracker attack
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Unrest in Balochistan: Train bombed in Mastung; engine damaged
Two gas pipelines sabotaged in Naseerabad and Jaffarabad
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LG polls, Senate seats: PML-N, allies fail to agree on formula
PkMAP demands top LG posts in six Pashtoon-majority districts
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Quetta shuts down as protests against Charlie Hebdo fill its streets
People in Quetta also criticised the protesting parties for their holding their demonstrations separately
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As dissent grows, PM Nawaz takes control of party matters in Balochistan
PM Nawaz asks provincial government to ensure proper governance within the province
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Quetta’s Hazaras: Old wounds, new fears
APS attack resurrects fears for a Hazara family recovering from last year’s deadly bombing in Mastung
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Next NFC award: Provinces should be prioritised according to size: Dr Malik
Balochistan CM says legislation needed to ensure centre and provinces have equal share in resources
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First snow of winter visits Harboi Hills, Ziarat and Quetta
The Met office predicted more rains and snow fall in next 24 hours.
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Nature’s glory: Kalat receives first snowfall of season
According to the Met Office, Harboi hills, the biggest juniper forest in Pakistan, received knee-deep snow
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Bugti’s murder: Conflict between Sindh, Balochistan delays case
Musharraf claims he is not medically fit to attend ATC
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Devolution of power: Balochistan accuses Centre of trampling on its rights
Chief minister rails against PML-N government
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Non-payment of dues: Power crisis deepens in Balochistan as Qesco curtails supply
Balochistan – excluding Quetta – is witnessing 20 to 22 hours of load-shedding
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Development forum: PM to divert extra funds to Balochistan
Assures both federal and provincial govts are taking measures to ensure growth in the previously neglected province