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Dismissing official figures: ‘Relatives to reveal true number of missing persons’
Advocacy group urges chief justice to hold monthly hearings in Quetta.
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Balochistan in media: ‘Coverage lacks in-depth analysis’
123 stories of terrorism were published in monitored newspapers, 15 aired on monitored TV reporting channels.
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Bugti murder case: Impasse persists as police file charge sheet
Doubts expressed over the approaching of army officers by the police.
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Balochistan security case: SC to refer matter to PM, Balochistan CM
Court observes 'unfortunate aspect' of case was that no thorough investigation was done to draw logical conclusion.
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Lawlessness: Son of director colleges Balochistan goes missing
Three people, including paramilitary soldier, killed in violence.
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Three gunned down in Balochistan
Security official, ASI police and bus driver killed in different incidents.
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Balochistan violence: Gunmen kill JUP leader in Quetta
Two shopkeepers shot dead separately; two bodies found in Mastung.
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Dera Bugti operation: Largest mammal fossils may have been bombed into oblivion
Fossils of Baluchitherium believed to have been collateral in 2006 operation against Nawab Akbar Bugti.
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Apex court hearing: After a month of denials, police cough up four ‘missing men’
If anyone goes missing, officials of concerned police station be fired: SC.
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Raisani joins the chorus complaining of government injustice in Balochistan
Nawab Aslam Raisani says that orders issued by the President and the Prime Minister have not been honoured.
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Balochistan violence: Two mutilated bodies recovered from Mastung
Identities of the victims uncertain as yet.
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Arrest ministers involved in abductions, SC tells police
CJ grills law enforcers on missing persons, dead bodies and sectarian violence.
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Local bodies elections would empower the people: SC CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry
Chief Justice says by not holding local body elections, provinces bypassed their constitutional obligation.
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Raisani lashes out at centre over lack of funds
Resources should be provided under 18th Amendment says CM; Home minister records statement on kidnappings.
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Fearing forced repatriation: Majority of Afghan refugees still unregistered
Workshop urges realistic approach, legislation to deal with issue.
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Balochistan traders protest against petrol price hike
BTA leaders complained about the increase in POL prices, target killings and kidnappings.
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Quetta Violence: Two people killed in targeted attack
Attackers flee scene, bodies shifted to Sandeman Hospital for autopsy.
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Arms smuggling case: Apex court cancels Shahzain’s bail
The bench set aside the BHC order paving way for the arrest of Shahzain and his guards.
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Sectarian killing: 2 shot dead in Quetta
The victims were shot in the head and chest that caused instant death.
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Face-to-face: Aslam Bhootani blames previous regime for Balochistan unrest
Says foreign involvement cannot be ruled out completely.
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Provincial Assembly: Absence of standing committees irks Balochistan legislators
Women belonging to the Hazara community stage protest against recent spate of sectarian violence.
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Lack of security: Transporters stage protest against driver kidnappings, block National Highway
Flow of traffic between Balochistan and Sindh remains suspended.
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Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
The blast has caused suspension of gas supply to Pirkoh Gas field from different wells.
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Family intervention?: ‘Khan of Kalat’s son wants to bring back exiled father’
FC chief says Baloch leader will be welcomed with open arms.
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Assembly session: Govt’s apathy irks Balochistan legislators
House passes resolution seeking rational airfare for Quetta.
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Targeted killings: UN agency shuts offices to mourn slain staffers
Move follows the Mastung incident; Quetta shut over Hazara killings.
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Shutter-down: Quetta closed after Hazara killings
The community leaders said they will not bury the bodies until and unless the arrested protestors are freed.
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Targeted killings: Five Hazaras, two UN workers, shot dead in Quetta, Mastung
Angry protesters shoot at security men, killing one policeman.
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Targeted Attack: Two Hazaras injured in ambush
Officials says it could be an incident of sectarian targeted killing.
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PTI raises concerns over worsening law and order situation in Balochistan
PTI vice president announces that Imran Khan will address public rally in Quetta on April 20.
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'Forced accession': Shutter-down strike in Balochistan
Strike called by Baloch National Front against "forced accession of the province to Pakistan."
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Balochistan violence: Two killed in Quetta target shooting
Police official suspects sectarian motives in assault on Hazara men.
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Teachers, students protest against removal of residential colleges budget
Teachers, students say putting colleges on "grant aid" will affect institutional performance, admission charges, fees.
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Three people including a woman, FC personnel killed in various incidents
Two Hazaras also killed in suspected sectarian attack.
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Balochistan violence: Three shot dead in separate incidents
The killings occurred in Quetta, Kalat and Machh.
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Two devotees killed in Kohlu ambush
Five others, including a religious scholar, killed in Quetta.
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Tribal insurgency: Balochistan’s top bureaucrat replaced
Prime minister shuffled two top bureaucrats in an apparent move to fix law and order situation in Balochistan.
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Stemming the rot
Authorities need the state to stop treating every Baloch as a suspect in his homeland.
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Religious scholar killed in Quetta
JUI Quetta president says over 10 Sunni scholars killed in Quetta during the last few months.
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Intractable problem: Governor Magsi wants army in Balochistan talks
Says all stakeholders should be on board; urges all sides to show flexibility.
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Under attack: Militants kill four paramilitary troops
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but officials blamed the attack on Taliban in Shirani district.
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‘Security concerns’: On Pakistan Day, Balochistan blacked out
PTA confirms cellular service shutdown in the restive province.
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Two policemen shot dead in Quetta
The assailants escaped immediately after the incident.
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Balochistan Assembly: ‘Expose the kidnappers among ministers’
JUI-F’s Abdul Wasey wants all accused named and shamed.
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Reconciliation: Charges against Balochistan CM’s sons dropped
The police file an agreement on the basis of which the case is dismissed by the court.
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Two police personnel killed in Quetta
The assailants, who were on a motorbike, targeted the 2 men when they were deputed at a police picket on Smugli Road.
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Kidnappings for ransom: ‘Over 1,000 abducted in past four years’
Lawmakers urge police to at least improve the situation in Quetta.
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Home dept report: Ethnic Baloch still the chief target in Balochistan
Blame largely placed on Baloch separatist groups.
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Balochistan solution: Unhappy with govt efforts, SC proposes grand jirga
Apex court says govt should request all tribes to find a peaceful solution.
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Discontent Lashkari Raisani resigns from Senate membership
Difference of opinion with the party, over resolving the Balochistan crises, is being cited as the reason.