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Consensus at last: Dr Malik to head Balochistan govt
Nawaz Sharif says PML-N displayed ‘spirit of sacrifice’; says next governor will be from PkMAP.
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Determined: I won’t be a toothless CM, says Malik
“The day I feel powerless, I’ll step down,” says Malik.
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Governor Balochistan Zulfiqar Magsi resigns
Governor Balochistan Zulfiqar Magsi resigns after Nawaz Sharif announces new governor will be from PkMAP.
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Divided we stand: Rocky start to Balochistan Assembly’s first session
MPAs cause ruckus by taking oath in Pashto, Balochi languages.
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Stalemate: Balochistan coalition to take shape after Nawaz’s oath
PML-N chief will decide on the provincial chief minister after he is sworn in as PM on June 5.
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Balochistan Assembly members sworn in
The oath was administered by Speaker Matiullah Agha.
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Balochistan conundrum: Assembly goes into session amidst deadlock on CM
Most coalition partners covet the top office in the province.
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Provincial top slot: Civil society groups back Abdul Malik Baloch as CM
The press release added that civil society groups do not support a certain party or individual.
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JUI-F's Agha Muhammad stopped from taking oath as MNA
According to the Supreme Court his papers were rejected because his degree was fake.
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Crime diary: Three killed in Quetta, Khuzdar and Dera Bugti
Minor girl killed and four others wounded when a landmine exploded in Dera Bugti district.
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Panjgur evidence: BNP-M submits proof of poll manipulation
Senior party figure files petition before ECP claiming results were announced despite postponement of polls.
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Balochistan Assembly: Barozai miffed as CS summons session
Sources said that Barozai has decided to resign after the unconstitutional process of calling the session.
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Balochistan provincial assembly session on June 1
Political leaders, who have been elected to Balochistan seats will take oath during the session.
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Fallout: Balochistan observes ‘black day’
The appeal for a strike and black day was made by Balochistan National Front.
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Power outages: Transporters, traders stage strike
Major highways linking province to the rest of the country blocked.
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Despite threats, Balochistan saw record turnout in polls
Militants failed when people stepped out to vote, said an official.
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Balochistan results: Four parties jointly protest ‘vote fraud’
JUI-I, PTI, BNP-M and Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat lambast ‘record rigging’.
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Balochistan power crisis: 21 districts plunge into darkness
In Khuzdar, load-shedding lasts up to 20 hours.
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Balochistan conundrum: Khan of Kalat’s return is a distant possibility
Relatives seek international guarantor for any deal between Mir Agha Suliman Daud and Pakistan government.
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Policy matters: HRCP addresses post-election strategies in Balochistan
Activists blame the secret agencies and the armed forces for current situation.
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National Party nominates Malik Baloch as parliamentary leader in Balochistan
Baloch had earlier said that the CM should be from PML-N, but is also in the race for the seat.
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Analysis: Balochistan’s chief problem
Balochistan needs a leader who is backed by a parliament that is serious about resolving these issues.
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Poll-fixing allegations: Winners aside, Balochistan parties demand re-elections
APC resolves May 11 election was ‘well-thought-out scheme of Establishment’.
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12 security men die in Quetta explosion
Five women killed in Sibi firing incident.
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Balochistan Govt: NP against inducting independents
NP leader said they would work with centre for the prosperity of the province.
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Solving Balochistan’s issues is simple, if you have the courage for it: Akhtar Mengal
BNP-M chief talks about his ‘stolen’ mandate and his return from exile.
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Delicate balance: Pakhtuns expect fair share of power in Balochistan
By installing elder son of Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri as chief minister, Nawaz can reach out to Baloch militants.
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Balochistan’s woes: ‘There are no-go areas as there are no roads’
Caretaker CM asks for universities to take in more Baloch students.
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Balochistan kidnappings: Salahuddin Mengal recovered
Kidnappers leave former advocate general Salahuddin Mengal on Saryab Road in Quetta.
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PPP Balochistan president resigns over grievances with party leadership
The ineffective policies of PPP cost them National Assembly seats in Balochistan, says Umrani.
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Election rigging: BNP-M women protest ‘poll fraud’
They appreciated the stand of Sardar Akhter Mengal, saying he was making efforts to bring peace.
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Independent candidate from Balochistan joins PML-N
Asim Kurd Gello was a former minister of finance for Balochistan.
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Rigging allegations: Protests continue across Balochistan
BNP-M, NP and JUI-I claim their mandates were snatched from them.
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Encounter: Alleged bandit dies in Qila Abdullah firefight
Alleged bandit Abdul Khaliq alias Janan was killed after an exchange of fire.
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Balochistan politics: National Party backs plan to install PML-N chief minister
Says national-level parties will be in a better position to restore peace in the province.
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Politicking: Shahbaz to lead Quetta confab, thrash out issues
Top provincial post likely to go to Sanaullah Zehri.
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Balochistan condundrum: Face to face with a son of the soil
Even though his father and brothers are in open rebellion, Jangayz Marri walks a different path.
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Analysis: Balochistan demands fairness, no power politics
Nawaz Sharif has the chance to heal the wounds of Balochistan, but is he up to the task?
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PML-N secures support of PKMAP, NP in Balochistan
Sanaullah Zehri nominated as PML-N's parliamentary leader in Balochistan.
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JUI-F willing to form Balochistan government with PML-N: Shirani
JUI-F provincial chief says if an offer is received from PML-N, they will respond positively.
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Standing its ground: PkMAP unwilling to play second fiddle to PML-N
Both claim to be the largest parliamentary party with the right to form the next govt.
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PPPP lawmakers demand re-elections in parts of Balochistan
Low voter turnout in Balochistan stemmed from genuine security concerns; re-election the only answer.
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One-point agenda: Balochistan CM hopeful lists peace as priority
Sanaullah Zehri says all parties desire strong government in the province.
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‘Hijacked mandate’: BNP-M supporters protest ‘rigging’ in Quetta
The BNP-M leaders said ‘true representatives’ of the Baloch people were denied entry in the assemblies.
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Suicide attack: Quetta police register FIR
Police teams have been continuing efforts to trace the suspects.
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Balochistan scene: Protests continue to rage against election results
Candidates allege foul play in casting ballots, counting votes.
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PML-N looks to coalition in Balochistan
PML-N in talks with Balochi and Pashtun nationalist parties.
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Attack on IGP: Quetta blast death toll rises to 8
Banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi claims credit for the attack.
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Balochistan parties decry electoral fraud
Demonstrations held in Dera Allahyar, Dera Murad Jamali and other districts.
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The big picture: Who will govern Balochistan?
Whoever helms the Balochistan government will have his hands full.