Balochistan

Hashmi thinks her presence at Shia protests has made her a target for the Laskhar-e Jhangvi.

Many vehicles were also reportedly damaged in the attack.

The worst hit by the strike were the candidates who have lost hope of significant turn out of voters.

Four schools designated as polling stations blown up in Balochistan.

Prince Abdul Baqi Baloch Chagai withdraws candidature from NA-260 seat in favour of Karim Dad Sumalani.

Three others sustain injuries as unidentified armed men open fire at an election convoy in PB-50.

Uncle and nephew, who head own factions of JWP, say govt denying them entry in Dera Bugti

Explosion reported near Mashriq Bypass in Quetta.

The bench has issued notices to Deputy Attorney General and Advocate General in this regard.

Ruquiya Hashmi faces a double challenge, being Hazara and the first woman to stand in Quetta for NA seat.

Security situation, new polling system cited as expected reasons.

According to ISPR, 7,000 army personnel have been deployed in Balochistan to perform security duties.

One assailant captured; several injured in separate incidents of violence across country.

Quetta gives an illusion of electioneering that is shattered as you cross over to the troubled Baloch belt.

Miscreants bomb two high schools, one dispensary designated to serve as polling stations.

Police sources say that unknown men riding bike lobbed handed grenade at JI office.

Manifesto promises to promote peace and tolerance in Balochistan.

JUI-F secretary-general says candidates are harassed by both militants and security forces.

A boys’ primary school and a middle school were bombed at the village of Chattar.

In the Pakhtun dominated areas of Balochistan, the cult of personality doesn’t count.

15-day action to start in nine of the most disrupted districts in province, says home secretary.

Candidate Abdul Fateh Magsi was kidnapped along with his eight supporters.

Hundreds of engineers refuse to perform election duties over security threats in Balochistan.

Violence is undoubtedly impacting election campaigning in Balochistan, which makes a free and fair election unlikely.

Says his convoy was forced to return after his refusal to register names of those accompanying him.

Army, FC to launch operation 10 days before vote.

Teachers from Kalat, Makran division and two districts of Quetta have received serious threats.

Says law enforcement agencies are up to the challenge.

Khuzdar promises to be one of the most sensitive constituencies in Pakistan.

Suspects target election office of PPP provincial leader Sardar Umar Gorgage.

Barozai says govt will make foolproof security arrangements for voters.

Asks his rivals to explain instead how they acquired fabulous wealth.

Blast victims shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

MQM camp office targeted; suicide bomber detonates at FC checkpoint.

15-years old Quetta student’s project beats out competitors from 20 countries.

Talal Bugti seeks implementation of court order calling for inclusion of 144,000 Bugti refugees in electoral lists.

The convoy was passing through Panjgur when the roadside bomb exploded.

Two princes – Agha Irfan Karim and Umer Khan – running for two Balochistan Assembly seats in 2013 elections .

Two ANP workers killed in drive-by shooting.

Zehri lodged an FIR with Levies Station Noorgama against Amanullah Khan Zarakzai and his six sons.

Says political virus is much more lethal than polio.

The death toll is also disputed.

The political instability in Quetta has taken its toll on the industry, say gem dealers.

Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps troops evacuate 23 wounded persons from Mashkhel to Quetta and Dalbandin.

Remote location hampers relief, rescue operations.

Fishermen who saved the turtle sacrificed an expensive gillnet.

New aftershock early Wednesday frayed nerves on the Iran-Pakistan border.

16 killed in suicide attack on ANP meeting in Peshawar; Zehri’s son, brother, nephew killed in Khuzdar.

Says his party will enforce supremacy of Islam if voted to power.

Says he is ready to give up any seat in exchange for missing Baloch persons.