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Balochistan insurgency: Provincial panel orders ‘tough’ action
Rs50 million set aside to woo reconcilable militants.
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Akbar Bugti case: CJ rejects Aftab Sherpao's bail application
Aftab Sherpao is bailed out of anti-terrorism court,filing a bail plea again is not required, says chief justice.
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Eyes on Sherani initiative: Governor Magsi delays cabinet plan
Raisani hands his resignation to JUI-F’s Balochistan chief.
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Memorial service: NA remembers Jam Yousaf
Tabling of anti terrorism bill 2013 adjourned.
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Eye on transition: New govt in Balochistan ‘within days’, say officials
Four mainstream parties, BNP-A will form the new government.
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Royal funeral: Jam Yousuf laid to rest
A large number of people from all walks of life attended the funeral.
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Ally’s ire: MQM’s refusal to validate governor’s rule delayed joint session
Sources say the party is annoyed at a fresh wave of violence in Karachi and interior minister’s statements.
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Balochistan unrest: Bomb defused, man slain in Quetta
A bicycle was fitted with up to 10 kilograms of explosives and was connected to a time device.
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Governor’s rule in Balochistan: Govt postpones joint session of Parliament
Session was summoned for February 6 to get the decision validated.
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Qatari sheikh’s hunting party attacked in Kech
Banned group Balochistan Liberation Front claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Balochistan: Partial strike observed against governor’s rule
Traders, transporters detach selves from JUI-F, BNP-A strike.
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Governor’s rule: Joint session of Parliament summoned on Feb 6
Under the Constitution, once the governor’s rule is imposed, it has to be ratified by a joint session of Parliament.
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Senate proceedings: Walkouts from both aisles over violence in Karachi, governor’s rule
MQM senator demands interior minister take practical steps to ensure security.
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Balochistan violence: Four gunned down in Dera Bugti
Gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on four persons in the Nok Tarani area near Pir Koh.
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Ready, set, start project!: Reko Diq to yield hefty profit for Balochistan
Dr Mubarakmand puts earning estimate at $321m for annum.
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Four gunned down in Balochistan
Three of the victims were labourers, belonging to Punjab.
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Balochistan coal mine accident kills eight: Official
The blast took place due to methane gas.
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Balochistan misstep: Five years on, political outfits wise up on poll participation
Political stakeholders call the boycott of the 2008 elections ‘a political mistake’.
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Police claim busting kidnapping rings
Members of gang involved in kidnapping found in Mastung Prison.
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Quetta-Chaman highway: Transporters’ protest suspends traffic
Goods transporters block thoroughfare to demonstrate against extortion and lawlessness.
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Balochistan violence: Insurgents kill 3 peace force personnel
At least three of its members, including a commander, were killed.
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Dera Bugti peace force personnel kidnapped in deadly attack: Officials
One man who resisted was shot dead by the attackers.
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Balochistan MPAs press for Sharia law, hijab, ban on mehndis
Constitution used for governor’s rule but not for Council of Islamic Ideology, JUI-F argues.
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Balochistan: WFP gives medical equipment worth Rs16.2m
The current donation of equipment includes blood pressure apparatus, delivery tables, oxygen cylinders.
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Balochistan secretary: Durrani promises revamp of security forces
Says that special force will help curb terrorism and ensure action against the culprits.
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Four policemen sent on remand
Police officials were detained on January 20 over allegations of involvement in kidnapping for ransom cases.
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Political crisis: MPAs slam patrons of governor’s rule
JUI-F parliamentary leader accuses NAB of blackmailing provincial assembly.
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Returning home: Musharraf offered to contest poll from Dera Bugti
APML chief says his party will contest from all provinces.
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Balochistan: NAB ready to file charges against five ex-ministers
Financial records of six ministers already under scrutiny.
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Balochistan unrest: Frontier Corps cracks police kidnapping racket
Three senior officers among 13 rounded up in a raid.
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Balochistan crisis: JUI-F, BNP demand end to governor’s rule
Say move is unconstitutional and a conspiracy against the provincial government.
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Rights violations: Protesters rally against FC in Balochistan
BHRO activists alleged that Frontier Corps personnel had killed two men.
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Back on their feet: 14 Quetta blast survivors discharged
The Air Force had airlifted 35 critically wounded survivors from Quetta to Karachi.
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Targeted operation: Two BLA men killed in Mastung raid
Baloch National Front announces three-day strike to protest the operation.
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Balochistan in limbo: Allied parties set deadline for lifting governor’s rule
Threaten to jam airport, railway system in a massive protest.
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Magsi condoles with families of Quetta blasts’ victims
The governor, along with Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Muhammad Jamali offer condolences.
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Balochistan: Chief secretary gets transfers, postings power
Before governor rule, public representatives were pressurising provincial secretariat to deploy officers of choice.
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Balochistan law and order: FC given ‘free hand’ to launch crackdown
Decision taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Balochistan Governor Zulfiqar Magsi.
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Panjgur violence: Bomb targeting police van kills five
Four police personnel injured in two other blasts.
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Balochistan emergency: Chief secretary given free hand to run affairs, says Magsi
Provincial governor says all developmental funds assigned should be utilised fairly without any wastage.
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Balochistan administration: Targeted operations on terrorists given go-ahead
Police, FC ordered to take strict action against criminals; offices of former ministers sealed.
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Four days on, 87 Hazaras finally find resting place
Community vows to continue struggle; 17 bodies still to be claimed.
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After the carnage
Beyond the immediate, the focus has to be on ending the killing of Shias.
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Police, FC at each other's throats instead of improving law and order: CJP
SC seeks copy of Governor's rule notification. Wants to see report on action against terrorists at next hearing.
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Quetta blasts: Flashback of a dying father, and a prayer
Every time Hazaras are attacked, Hassan Ahmed’s thoughts go back to when he saw his father lying lifeless years ago.
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After the Quetta carnage: With breadwinners gone, hope fades
As the sole breadwinner in his house, Hussain’s death plunged his family into a life of uncertainty.
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Quetta blasts: Critically injured shifted to Karachi for treatment
There are 28 injured in Agha Khan University Hospital, while seven are in Liaquat National Hospital.
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Analysis: Violence against Hazaras in Balochistan
Hazaras have been a target for terrorists that want to eliminate them for political, religious-ideological reasons.
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Life after Quetta blasts: For witnesses, it’s a day they’ll never forget
Media-men and volunteers also bore the brunt of the explosions.
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Balochistan emergency: Governor’s rule imposed
Aslam Raisani-led government removed and Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Magsi made chief executive.

















































