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'US Congressman's Balochistan resolution ill-informed, unacceptable'
Pakistan Embassy in Washington says those behind resolution should solicitude for problems closer to home.
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Brought to standstill: Quetta shut over JUI-F leader’s kidnapping
JUI-F, ANP join protest after Abdul Sadiq Norzai’s kidnapping.
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Nomination papers of 25 candidates accepted: Election Commission Balochistan
ECB also rejected the nomination papers of five candidates.
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Small IED explosion at Sibi Mela causes stampede, no injuries
Officials say an IED exploded at the entrance of Chakar Khan stadium, where the Mela is being staged.
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Balochistan shut down for third day to protest target killing of political leaders
Human rights organisations called for an end to enforced disappearances and target killings of political opponents.
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Tragedy averted: Militants undone as planted explosives fail to detonate
Police found 10 kilograms of explosives, 2 mortar shells as the detonator failed to explode properly on Saryab road.
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FC seizes 1,400kg of explosives, 3 taken into custody
Explosive material was being smuggled from Chaman to the interior part of Balochistan.
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Balochistan unrest: Panel urges govt to clip agencies’ wings
Committee on Human Rights warn that pushing the province against the wall, will lead the Baloch to seek external help.
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Meeting energy needs: Iran approves electricity project for Balochistan
Its consul general speaks about Pak-Iran gas pipeline, bilateral trade.
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Target killings: Seven labourers gunned down near Turbat
Banned outfit Baloch Liberation Front claims responsibility.
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Turbat attack leaves 7 dead, 2 injured
Baloch Liberation Front claims responsibility for attack.
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Baloch women say they want to go to universities and not fear for their lives
Conference held to express solidarity with the Baloch people.
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Ripples of terror: Balochistan rocked by another dead leader’s body, blasts
Explosion kills two children and attack on check post claims lives of two security personnel.
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Armed men attack Balochistan check post, kill 2 personnel
Sub-Inspector, Constable received multiple bullet wounds, die on the spot, while two others critically wounded.
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Motorcycle bomb kills two in Dera Murad Jamali
Banned militant outfit Baloch Republican Army claims responsibility for the attack.
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Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan: Lawmakers begin to question govt’s sincerity
Show concern over international interference.
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US concerned about rights abuses in Balochistan: Munter
Envoy expresses ‘regrets’ over ‘very tragic’ Salala incident.
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Balochistan unrest: Hindu trader kidnapped in Khuzdar
Hindu community members shut shop in condemnation, organise protest rally.
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Border violation: Afghan forces kill 2 in Balochistan
Troops intrude over a mile into Pakistani territory.
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FIR lodged against four FC men for killing protester in Sibi
Protesters had clash with FC convoy in which one protester had been killed, 6 were injured.
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A hearing on Balochistan
The mere fact that the US Congress saw fit to conduct these hearings shows how dire the situation really is.
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US congressional hearing on Balochistan 'ill-advised' move: Sherry Rehman
Rehman says government of Pakistan strongly rejects the purpose and findings of the hearing.
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Hearing draws Senate’s sharp rebuke
Senators observed that the US becomes a silent spectator towards deliberate human rights violations in Indian Kashmir.
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Hunter hunted: Qatar’s petroleum minister looted in Balochistan
The looters flee after robbing him of his valuables.
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Cause Unknown: Pilot killed in PAF plane crash in Pishin
The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
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Four injured in Double Road grenade attack
The injured have been shifted to Civil hospital. Investigation into the attack is underway.
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Cause Unknown: Pilot killed in PAF plane crash in Pishin
Cause of the crash was not immediately known.
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American concerns: US Congressional hearing on Balochistan today
Three-member panel to have an exclusive discussion on the ongoing crisis.
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Blast rips through Quetta bazaar, bank guard injured
Up to ten kilograms of explosive material planted in a generator which damaged 20 stores.
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Supreme Court seeks time from ICC to settle Reko Diq case
Court looks to dispose of the case on merit; aims to remove illegalities in the deal.
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Balochistan unrest: Three pipelines blown up in Dera Bugti
Attackers had planted explosives along the pipelines, says police.
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Domki Family Murder: Apex court orders arrests of culprits by Feb 10
Domki’s wife, daughter and driver were gunned down on January 31 in Karachi’s upscale DHA area.
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Balochistan minister resigns to protest Domki killings
Nasreen Khetran says the incident was deplorable and no outcome has emerged even after several protests.
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Domki killings: SC orders arrest of culprits by February 10
CJ orders Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh Mushtaq Shah appear in person during the next hearing.
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Two killed in Kalat roof collapse
A man and his eight-year-old daughter were killed after the roof of their mud house collapsed due to heavy rainfall.
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Strike in Balochistan: Two killed, four injured near Sibi
Security officials say they fired "blank shots in the air", eyewitnesses say casualties result of straight firing.
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Senate proceedings: Malik blames ‘third force’ for Domki family murders
Interior minister says the killing is a conspiracy; high-powered committee constituted.
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Uproar in Balochistan Assembly over murders
Demands action; large parts of province shut for second day.
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FIA official’s house attacked in Quetta
Structure of the house was slightly damaged but there were no casualties or injuries in the attack.
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Murder of Mir Bakhtiar Domki's wife, daughter a conspiracy: Malik
Whenever we head towards positive development in Balochistan such things start happening, says Malik.
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Karachi killings: Balochistan shuts down for second consecutive day
Protesters term incident an 'inability' of government of Sindh, say it failed to protect lives of children, women.
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Killings Inc.
With each new incident of violence, a political solution in Balochistan becomes even more unlikely.
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Karachi killings: Balochistan goes on strike in condemnation
Baloch Republican Party calls for province-wide wheel-jam strike on Feb 4 and 5.
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Three people killed in Quetta firing incident
Gunmen opened fire on a car in the Mashkil area of Quetta.
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Pitched battle: 15 FC soldiers killed in Quetta ambush
Banned outfit Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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In protest: All cable news channels off air in parts of Balochistan
Cable operators say until police provides them security, they will follow BSO’s demand to suspend transmission.
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15 soldiers killed in Balochistan: Officials
Around two dozen gunmen attacked two FC posts in Margut area, says senior military official.
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Balochistan Assembly: Sindh asked to probe Domki family killings
MPAs lash out at Karachi incident; family enmity seen as possible cause.
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Indonesia boat capsize: Two months later, only one body brought to Quetta
Hazara community says about 90 people were onboard; officials say survivors have invalid identification documents.
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Formation of Balochistan govt: PML-Q aided PPP on Musharraf’s advice, says Shujaat
Says Musharraf and PPP were partners after 2008 polls.