Balochistan

Police recover nine bombs from site and nearby buildings, defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad.

Dr Shah laid to rest; PMA announces three-day mourning.

Shafiq Mengal and his family remained safe in the car bomb attack in Quetta.

The health worker had been kidnapped by a group of armed men from the Nasirabad area a few days back.

Five kidnappers killed, two levies personnel injured in encounter.

Dr Shah had earlier been beaten up for his incriminating testimony.

Senior Provincial Minister Maulana Abdul Wasey remained doubtful of a ‘better Balochistan’ in 2012.

It’s been a mixed bag for the province, where kidnappings and sectarian violence spiked significantly.

Qadeer was a resident of Turbat and had been kidnapped a few months ago.

Balochistan MPA Zamruk Achakzai allegedly assaulted Superintendent Khyamuddin over a personal dispute.

Abadan returned home after paying Rs20m in ransom and promising Rs6m more.

Except for 3 absentee ministers, all lawmakers are part of the Balochistan government and members of treasury benches.

Task force on energy sector to be set up; 2012 declared year of Balochistan.

Hazara community representative asks the government to help the victims' families with bringing the bodies back.

Malik issues directives to envoy in Jakarta, PDMA sets up coordination desk.

Lawmakers say it’s the first time that Punjab has realised these injustices.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, officials said.

Members of the Hindu community raised slogans against the government for its failure to protect minorities.

Hazara community has claimed that at least 70 people who belonged to Quetta were on board the boat when it capsized.

Balochistan Levies personnel say motive behind killings as yet unclear.

Today (Dec 22) is the shortest day of the year.

Shawani and his friend Nasir Ahmed were kidnapped on December 15, by a group of armed men near Windar area.

Protesters block Saryab road, disrupt traffic over low gas pressure as mercury plummets.

Maulvi Ghulam Sarwar says FC instigating differences between Musakhail, Marri tribes for political reasons.

3 ministers stage walk out after Speaker tells them to raise issue in cabinet.

Brawl at the airport between his entourage and media didn’t stop him from meeting Ataullah Mengal.

Veteran Baloch leader expresses deep criticism of govt, army.

Says reality of memo exposed after statement from General James Jones.

Victim's grave to be dug up after permission. Balochistan Levies starts manhunt for the brothers.

Fahmida Bakhsh was attacked at her house, case registered against unknown assailants, investigation is underway.

Asad Baloch refuses to join proceedings till murderers of Dr Naseem Baloch are arrested.

Journalists share the difficulties they face at the 'Attacks on journalists and media freedom' conference.

PMA has announced public and private medical centers would remain closed on Saturday to protest the killing.

The province’s plea that centre fund it’s mining project is rejected.

The FC convoy was on its way to Panjgur when a group of armed men opened fire.

Senior university faculty finding places in more secure campuses elsewhere.

Vehicle carrying security forces hit a landmine in Mand Balo area of Balochistan.

Inspector general says Frontier Corps presence necessary for law and order; local recruitment to increase.

Kumar had been abducted three months ago.

The deceas­ed are identi­fied as Allah Baksh and his two nephew­s Sanaul­lah and Bashir Ahmed.

The convoy was attacked while returning to Karachi from the Afghan border.

No one really seems to hear the desperate pitch in voices from Balochistan or shrieks which rise higher and higher.

The trucks were on their way to Karachi when they went missing near Meezai Adda.

Govt expects normalisation of Pak-US relations as US president seeks early report on Nato air raid.

Nothing has improved in Balochistan, where murders of dissidents and minority persecution are on the rise.

Drones have already been shifted to Afghanistan, only one US cargo plane present at Shamsi base.

Chairperson Baloch Human Rights Organisation appeals to apex court to take suo motu action.

Four sitting ministers also under probe.

Armed men on motorcycles fire two rockets at tankers, no casualties reported yet.

Police suspect he has been kidnapped for ransom.