balochistancrisis

Says court will take punitive action if authorities don’t.

SCBA chief tells political parties to realise the gravity of the situation.

My province is a peaceful one with a few glitches here and there, says Raisani.

Dialogue is the only viable option of bringing harmony to Balochistan, says a Baloch parliamentarian.

A six-member committee set up to initiate a process of dialogue with Baloch dissidents is an important step forward.

Police suspects it to be a case of targeted sectarian killing. Investigations are underway.

Suspects were smuggling explosives to Quetta, apparently for subversive activities, says police official.

High-level huddle gives operational control of FC to Raisani.

6 member committee formed to evaluate situation. Calls for dialogue with angry Baloch leaders, more economic efforts.

Two policemen shot dead in ambush.

PML-N chief says Zardari ‘deceitfully’ took over the presidency.

The SCBA conference on Balochistan emphasised that the solution to its multi-faceted problems must be a political one.

School principal with his 3 children and 2 nephews, was en route to school when men opened fire on their vehicle.

Adopt resolution; stand united against military solution to Balochistan issue.

I am in no doubt SC's statement about emergency was in good faith, prompted by increasing frustration on Balochistan.

PML-N chief says Baloch­ people have the right to rebel after what they have been put throug­h.

Simply blaming the government alone is pointless given the nature of the Balochistan problem.

CJ warns of state of emergency if PM doesn’t take steps to improve law and order in Balochistan.

Chief justice says 'other options' available if Gilani does not want implementation of court orders.

Deputy AG Malik Sikander walks out of court, says he will return in 5 minutes as Advocate instead of Deputy AG.

One man killed in drive-by, one bullet riddled body found.

Around 28 people of Hazara community have been killed this year.

What is most frightening is that even as the hearings continue, the pattern of disappearances has also continued.

Police tell court of video footage showing FC vehicle picking up missing persons.

SC says federal government not taking interest in Balochistan affairs.

Says Baloch are not enemy of US, must stop refusing entry to people just to please ISI, Pakistan.

Police official Mohammad Talah died at the hospital.

SSP Shahnawaz was on morning walk; DC Panjgur’s office targeted.

SP Shahnawaz Khan was strolling near his house when unidentified men on motorcycles opened fire and killed him.

3 out of 7 people who went missing from Marwar area of Quetta three weeks back reached home late Thursday night.

Provincial and home ministers skip hearing, court says all men should be recovered today.

SC says an order will be issued if missing persons are not presented; adjourns court till Friday.

Missing persons, recovered from Killi Ismail area of Quetta, were produced before Supreme Court bench.

British national was kidnapped nearly four months ago.

Religious group calls for harmony in Balochistan.

Jirga should have Baloch, Pashtun, Hazara tribal elders, Sunni, Shia religious scholars, says MWM.

The deceased include two Amn force members as well as a father and his son.

BBA and ULP warn of nationwide protests if Bugti's lawyer is not rescued immediately.

Speakers highlight the need of immediate action against growing incidents of violence in the province.

Procession, organised by Wahdatul Muslimeen, started from Nichari Imam Bargah, culminated at the Hazara graveyard.

Chief justice had given police 24 hours to find missing men.

Baloch derive no economic gains from oil reserves, says Aali’s spokesman.

Police and security forces book over 200 people for violating the ban on pillion riding in the city.

As Baloch bemoan centre's indifference, they begrudge provincial government inaction, inability to improve situation.

In its sixty-third year, Pakistan has failed to give dreams to Shahdad Khan Marri of Kohlu.

Missing persons from Saryab Road appear before court.

The IG was not present before the court during the hearing, which irked the chief justice.

Call for release of ‘missing’ persons; clipping powers of intelligence agencies.

If crimes are controlled in the capital, situation will improve in Balochistan.

Professor argues that removal of heads of state does not lead to change in systems.