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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.
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Quetta carnage: Protests hit key cities’ streets
Islamabad Highway blocked; MQM leaders join protest in Karachi.
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Quetta blasts: Grieving families continue sit-in
Khurshid Shah says demands of governor’s rule, army intervention against the constitution.
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Quetta bloodbath: Raja ‘grills’ Raisani, orders him to return at once
PM asks Raisani if he had any idea what had happened in Quetta in last couple of days while he was holidaying abroad.
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Ensuing Violence: ‘Edhi volunteers died from bullets’
Faisal Edhi that situation had deteriorated to that extent that everybody mistrusted each other.
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No Governor rule, army control: PM gives FC police powers in Quetta
Prime minister orders immediate steps to improve situation in Quetta. Khursheed Shah rules out imposing governor rule.
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Explosion in Quetta kills one, leaves one wounded
Explosion reported on Brewery Road in Quetta, near an internet cafe.
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Quetta tragedy: Pakistan protests against Shia killings
Political parties voice solidarity with Hazaras. MQM delegation, PTI chief to visit Quetta on Sunday.
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Balochistan unrest: Two killed in rocket attack on NATO terminal
Blasts in Quetta, Chaman; no loss of life reported.
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Governance failure: ‘Govt insensitive to spiralling violence’
Says constitutionally, he is not empowered to unilaterally take corrective measures.
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Two dead in Quetta NATO terminal attack
Police encircles the area to apprehend miscreants.
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Massacre of Shias in Quetta provides damning indictment of authorities: HRW
On January 10, at least 4 bomb attacks took place in Quetta killing over 90 and injuring well over 150 people.
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Exploratory investments: Germany eyeing Balochistan Gold and Copper Project
German envoy visits region to learn ground realities before committing.
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Weapons cache: Police recover arms, explosives buried in Quetta
Police team deployed at site tasked to excavate and find the weapons and explosives.
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Percentage-wise, Balochistan trumps others in aspiring entrepreneurs
Report indicates increased activity in the province.
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Police recover huge cache of arms, explosives buried in Quetta
Police team deployed at site tasked to excavate and find the weapons and explosives.
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Balochistan unrest: Three dead in attack on LPG carriers
Three crew members killed, one injured.
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Politicking: Talal Bugti, Hafiz Saeed call for APC
Political leaders says Balochistan issue, terrorism must be resolved on priority basis.
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Mining lease: Apex court tears up Reko Diq contract
Short order says Tethyan Copper Company no longer has any rights in agreement after its signing was found unlawful.
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Conference on Balochistan: Change in military’s attitude welcome
Centre’s neglect, tribal feuds, sardari system, contributing to unrest.
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Balochistan unrest: Govt official, son shot dead in targeted attack
B&R department employee, children attacked in Panjgur district; tortured body recovered from Kech.
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Balochistan unrest: Four killed, 10 injured in attack on train
Prayer leader of Jamia Mosque Moulana Israr Ahmad killed when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire.
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Health threat: Measles claims more lives in Sindh, Balochistan
The viral disease has spread to Sibi and the urban centres of Sindh.
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3 killed, 8 injured in Balochistan violence
Prayer leader of Jamia Mosque Moulana Israr Ahmad killed when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire.
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16-inch gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
Authorities say it might take three to four days for the pipeline to be repaired.
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No-trust motion: BHC rejects Bhootani's application against his ouster
Bhootani says his removal was in violation of the Constitution and rules of procedure.
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Balochistan Assembly elects Matiullah Agha as speaker
Matiullah Agha, Dr Fouzia Marri elected unopposed as speaker, deputy speaker, respectively.
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Balochistan Assembly: Election for Speaker, deputy today
Matiullah Agha and Dr Fouzia Marri are likely to be elected speaker, deputy speaker.
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Hazara Shias lose all hope in Pakistan
We also have brave Malalas among us. But we are just not in the limelight.
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Balochistan unrest: Stop Mashkey operation, says National Party
Dr Baloch stated that if the government failed to prevent this “genocide” it would be a condemnable act.
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Balochistan politics: Magsi denies constitutional crisis
Governor says serious efforts under way to improve the education sector in Balochistan.
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Strife continues: Four policemen killed in Quetta ambush
Assailants opened fire on a police van while it was on a routine patrol.
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Wrongful termination allegations: Bhootani moves court against his ouster
NAB takes notice of violation of secret ballots during voting in no-confidence move.
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Bhootani booted: CM’s victory, or stop-gap measure?
No-trust motion raises questions as to who will emerge the long-term ‘winner’.
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Negligence or coincidence?: Balochistan almost ‘forgotten’ in foreign missions postings
The sole official from the province is serving as a driver for diplomats.
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Over 24,000 Pakistani children die of Pneumonia every year: UNICEF
Workshop held in Quetta to introduce a newly launched Pneumococcal Vaccine (PCV10).
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Balochistan issues: ‘Federation not in the mood for listening to citizens’
Baloch leader says assembly doesn’t represent the electorate.
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Balochistan Assembly: Speaker Bhootani sent home packing
No-confidence motion receives majority vote; Bhootani decides to move the court against ‘illegal procedure’.
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Political schisms: Assembly braces for no-trust motion against Bhootani
Baloch parties remain divided on issue; move to be tabled today.
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Terror camps dismantled: Frontier Corps launches ‘operation’ in Awaran
FC says ‘many terrorists’ were killed in the operations.
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Assembly session: Balochistan MPAs pay tribute to Bilour
Calls his death an irreparable loss for the country.
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Unexpected boost: Opposition leader Rind to back Bhootani in session
Sources confirm Rind has written a letter for arranging foolproof security measures from Bolan to assembly.
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No-trust motion illegal, says Bhootani
Speaker announces he won’t attend December 26 session.