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DCO Gwadar found murdered in Karachi
DCO Abdul Rehman Dasti was killed in his car on Khayaban-e-Tanzeem. Police suspect murder was due to personal enmity.
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As forced disappearances continue, govt's claim of returning missing Baloch men rings hollow
Protesters call government's claim of returning missing men "lies".
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ECP upholds Senate results from Balochistan
The commission had earlier withheld results after applications were filed requesting a recount in the province.
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Senate elections: Balochistan govt directed to stop release of funds to MPA
Balochistan High Court admits constitutional petition, orders govt to stop release of funds to Pir Abdul Qadir Gilani.
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Kabul helped dismantle Brahamdagh camps: Malik
Interior minister says Karzai had admitted infiltration into Balochistan from Kandahar.
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Quitting Quetta: Abductions spark exodus of Balochistan’s Hindus
Officials say kidnappings for ransom have increased during the last four years.
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Stabilising Balochistan: Shahzain Bugti unveils eight-point formula
Calls for Musharraf’s trial, recovery of missing persons and army withdrawal.
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Celebrating culture: Music, dance and day-long festivals on Balochi cultural day
Balochistan had one of the earliest human settlements in the world in Mehrgarh around 7,000-3,000 BC.
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DHA drama: Balochistan CM’s ‘sons’ beat up cops
Police had stopped the boys at 3:30 in the morning, that they were drunk, and messing with other people.
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Floods inflicted $3.7 billion loss in Sindh, Balochistan
ADB/WB report says half of the losses in Sindh were agriculture related.
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Missing persons: Body of missing tribal elder found in Mastung
Local tribal elder had been listed as missing since Dec 19 last year.
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Balochistan unrest: Six killed in different acts of violence
Unidentified men also opened fire on one Hidayatullah in Rekhni area of Barkhan.
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Festering issue: PML-N mulls convening Balochistan ‘jirga’
Party dismisses federal govt’s APC, plans to take own action.
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Balochistan crisis: In passionate speech, Shahbaz urges soul-searching instead of condemning US bill
Punjab Assembly speaker, on Shahbaz’s suggestion, forms panel to draft bill against army assaults in Balochistan.
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Bullet-riddled body of missing person found from Mastung
The body of Local tribal elder Takri Raheem Dad was found dumped in the Dasht area of Mastung.
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Negligence of duty: Balochistan home dept sends letter to FC, police
Tells the law enforcement agencies to improve their performance.
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Quetta Taliban showing signs of flexibility: Negotiator
Peace council chief says Afghan elders met Taliban in their individual capacity.
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Passing the buck: Awan urges judiciary to help solve the Balochistan riddle
Former law minister calls for general amnesty in the province.
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Law and order: HRCP Balochistan protests in Quetta
HRCP Balochistan calls on the federal government to take concrete steps for retaining durable peace in the province.
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Secession can lead to civil war in Balochistan: Raisani
Balochistan chief minister says angry Baloch leadership not responding to the government’s offer for talks.
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Poisonous gas kills four coalminers in Loralai
The miners were working in the presence of methane gas in coalmine.
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(Not) All Parties Conference: DPC backs negotiations with Baloch leaders
Baloch, Pashtun parties stayed away; council to mark March 9 as ‘day of solidarity’.
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Sounding the alarm bells: Balochistan has reached a point of no return: JI
Liaquat censures both the govt as well as the military establishment.
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Balochistan violence: Another missing person returns home
He is the fifth missing person to have been released in four days.
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Balochistan crisis has reached the point of no return: Liaquat Baloch
Says the province has been neglected for the past 64 years, govt should take practical steps to address grievances.
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Four missing Baloch persons return home
Campaigner alleges they were abducted by govt functionaries.
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Missing persons: Four missing Baloch men return home
Though men return, some after 13 months, relatives demand action against those responsible, release of all abductees.
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No point in discussing external element in Balochistan: FO
Foreign office spokesperson insists no point in discussing that publicly.
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‘One congressman’s views don’t represent US’
David Dreier leads first official US visit since Salala incident.
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Security situation: Court demands ISI, MI report on Balochistan
SC tells the two outfits to furnish report by March 7.
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Preparing for the confab: President asks Balochistan governor to mediate
I will not abandon my brothers during these difficult times, adds Zardari.
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Dialogue participants: Will army, intel chiefs be part of Balochistan APC?
Ruling party unsure; says political participation foremost priority.
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Desperate times
Baloch leaders are waiting to see if the amnesty announcement has the blessings of the military establishment.
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Balochistan crisis: ‘Unrest created by Pakistan, not India’
Shahzain Bugti offers eight-point agenda to eliminate trust deficit.
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Amid talk of ceasefire: Enforced disappearances blight the Baloch heart
48 new cases of missing persons come to light in recent months.
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Desperate times: Govt rolls out amnesty offer for Baloch dissidents
PM, Rehman Malik meet; interior minister approves outstanding clauses of Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan.
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Will withdraw cases against Bugti, other Baloch leaders: Malik
If Baloch leaders return to Pakistan, we will withdraw cases against them says federal interior minister.
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Outside QPC: Missing persons’ families stage rally
Demonstration outside Quetta Press Club, demanding the safe release of abducted people.
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Balochistan affairs: Brahamdagh solicits foreign intervention
Self-exiled leader says he will welcome any support for Balochistan independence.
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Balochistan APC: PML-N asks govt to jump through hoops
Nawaz Sharif unveils two demands for moot participation— arrest Bugti’s killers and safely recover all missing persons
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PPP Quetta chapter protests against US congressional bill on Balochistan
The PPP activists were carrying national flags and chanted slogans against the US.
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Copies of Daily Express, Tribune torched in Quetta
Armed men snatch bundles in newspaper market and set them on fire.
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Trader killed during kidnapping bid
Man guns down wife, mother-in-law in Pishin.
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PPP-led government empowered Balochistan: Rehman Malik
Interior Minister says US resolution on Balochistan is propaganda of certain enemies.
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Landmines, firing leave 7 dead in Balochistan
Three shot dead in Quetta in two separate incidents.
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Staggering violence: With 621 deaths in 2011, violence in Balochistan continues to rise
Report says 231 bullet-riddled bodies were dumped by roadsides in Balochistan in 2011.
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Eavesdropping on Iran: ‘US pressing for listening posts in Balochistan’
Officials say the recent US hearing on the troubled province is to keep an eye on Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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Two security personnel killed in Dera Bugti
Nine others wounded in attack claimed by the Baloch Republican Army.
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Sharp reaction: Pakistan erupts at US over Balochistan resolution
PM says resolution violates sovereignty, diplomatic mission in US warns of impact on ties.
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Cold weather claims lives of two children in Quetta
Six-year-old Manzoor and four-year-old Karim were found dead in their room.