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Four policemen killed in Quetta drive-by shooting
SSP Operations says militants on motorcycles opened fire on police vehicle
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The bloody divide
The sectarian, urban strongholds of militants are still outside the fold of the state’s operations
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Revitalising trade: Quetta-Zahedan goods train back on track
Revival of service after 5 years to improve Iran-Balochistan trade
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Capital in mourning: Quetta protests killing of five Hazara men
Provincial capital remains partially shut to vent sorrow at the deaths
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Transfer of power: LG body chairman and deputy chairman threaten to resign
This decision was made during a meeting held under the chairmanship of Quetta mayor Dr. Kaleemullah Kakar
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Two suspected militants arrested in Quetta
FC spokesperson says suspects belong to a banned outfit and are most likely linked with attack on five Hazara men
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Five Hazaras gunned down in Quetta
Unidentified men on two motorcycles opened indiscriminate fire on men sitting outside a tea shop
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Four police officials shot dead in Quetta
PM Nawaz says such incidents cannot weaken govt's resolve in eliminating menace of terrorism, extremism
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Floods in Balochistan
Emergency and disaster responses are never quick enough for those affected
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Flash floods kill 16 in Balochistan: officials
Floodwaters swept away many people in two remote villages of Khuzdar district
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Nine killed as flash floods hits Balochistan
Rescue teams recover nine bodies, including two minors
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Hub raid: Mastermind of attack on president’s son held
The FC detained two alleged commanders of the proscribed Baloch Liberation Front in the Pasni area
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Oil and gas: Jurisdiction claim delays exploration in Balochistan
Province insists energy firms must take NOC before conducting surveys
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Mastung bus attack: FIR registered against members of banned outfit
As many as 20 passengers were lined up and executed after being pulled off two buses in Mastung last week
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Mastung massacre: Shutter-down strike in Quetta
Protesters demand arrest of those behind the attack.
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Ethnic violence: Sherpao condemns Mastung carnage
Sherpao expressed solidarity with the bereaved families
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Seven militants linked to Mastung tragedy killed: Balochistan home minister
Bugti says militants were killed after security forces carried out a search operation in the area
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Mastung attack: Home minister blames RAW as death toll climbs to 22
Balochistan assembly passes unanimous resolution condemning the bus attack, terms it a conspiracy against the province
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Militants kill 19 passengers in Mastung after forcing them off bus
Balochistan Governor announces three-day mourning in the province
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Balochistan to Centre: Increase job quota for engineers, says PA
Assembly adopts unanimous resolution to push the demand
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Unsatisfactory progress: Newly crafted anti-terror strategy ‘going nowhere’
Interior ministry officials brief senate body about National Action Plan
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Balochistan unrest: Operation launched against targeted killings
Bugti said that police, Levies and Frontier Corps will jointly conduct action against terrorists
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Three Baloch insurgents executed for 1998 plane hijacking
Mercy pleas of the two condemned prisoners, Shahsawar Baloch and Sabir Baloch, were rejected by the president
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No country for Hazaras
One wonders when the safety of Hazaras will become a matter of priority for the powers that be
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Two more Hazaras gunned down in Quetta
FC given three month extension in policing powers
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Four 'BLA militants' involved in attack on president’s son arrested
The suspected militants are being questioned for further information
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Weighty matters: Separate budget to tackle malnutrition
‘Eliminating undernourishment can add 2-3 % to GDP’
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Balochistan Assembly: MPAs demand 2% increase in education budget
A resolution is unanimously adopted; forensic examination bill also tabled
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Attacks on Hazara Shias in Quetta leave 4 dead, 9 injured
Following the attack, members of the Hazara community staged a protest against the killing
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Hospitality industry: Malik Riaz in Dubai to discuss hotel projects
Riaz to hold meetings with world’s renowned architects, engineers and consultants to discuss upcoming mega projects
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Fresh disclosures set off alarm bells in Balochistan
51 union councils of the province declared ‘high-risk’ for crippling disease
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Three killed in IED blast targeting President Mamnoon's son in Hub
At the time of blast convoys of Salman Mamnoon and DPO Lasbela were passing by the area
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Residency attack suspect held in Quetta
He said Marri was among 15 men who were involved in the Ziarat Residency attack on June 15
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Balochistan Assembly: Girls college demanded in Kharan
Around 600 girls passed matric exam from the district
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One-month operation: FC killed 29 militants in Balochistan, says minister
Says security forces also destroyed eight hideouts in various districts
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Political discord: Balochistan Assembly speaker resigns
Jamali sent his hand-written resignation letter to the acting Governor, who reportedly accepted it
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Ziarat residency attack mastermind arrested: Police claim
The accused was arrested during a raid in Hazar Ganji area on the outskirts of Quetta
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One killed, 4 FC personnel injured in Quetta blast
Attack injures seven; vehicle of security forces targeted
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Struggle for education: ‘Balochistan govt has taken steps to improve literacy’
BRSP CEO terms youth population, mineral resources, coastal line as few of its major strengths.
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Balochistan govt adjusts lens, focuses on growth areas
Starts several projects in horticulture, livestock and tourism sectors
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Militant killed, two security officials injured in Balochistan operation
FC conducts search operation against BLF hideouts in district Awaran, seizes weapons
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Emergency declared: Pat Feeder closure triggers water crisis
Hundreds of people protested against the water shortage in Suhbat Pur
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World Museum Day: Balochistan needs proper museums for its relics, say speakers
The other museums in the province have no staff and no artefacts, antiques or archaeological finds to display
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Targeted killing: Levies sepoy shot dead on busy road
Police says Hussain was hit by 9mm bullets in the chest and died on the spot
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Path to glory: Pak-China economic corridor key to progress, says Maalik
Chief minister says crime rate in Balochistan has declined by 40%.
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NFC deliberations: Balochistan tightlipped about talks strategy
Kaiser Bengali drops hints about the province’s desire for more funds
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Need for democracy: We have always fought with dictators: Dr Malik
He said Balochistan can progress and come at par with Punjab if it is provided with Rs400-500 billion
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Joint resolution adopted: MPAs seek withdrawal of security check posts
The resolution pointed out that Balochistan is the largest but least developed province of Pakistan
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Balochistan opposition leader survives IED attack in Pishin
Opposition leader in Balochistan assembly was on his way to Quetta when an IED device exploded near his convoy
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Gwadar-China route for economic corridor to be constructed first: Imran
Says this route since this is shortest, it will incur lower costs and reduce economic burden on big cities