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Discouraging contraception
Balochistan government must explain why it feels that increasing the province’s population is important
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Kidnapped Hindu doctor released after two months
Dr Manoj Kumar, who was kidnapped in Quetta, was released after family paid around Rs15 million in ransom
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Weakening insurgency: 12 Marri militants lay down arms in Kohlu
FC Balochistan spokesman says the militants have promised to live as law-abiding citizens.
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Act of terror: Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
Gas supply suspended to some parts of the region due to the incident
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260 suspects detained in Quetta
Following the operation, a long queue was seen outside the Saryab police station
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Two policemen killed as DPO Khuzdar escapes assassination attempt in Pasni
Khuzdar police confirmed that the DPO, who was was traveling with his family, was safe
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Balochistan Assembly: Deputy speaker submits resignation
Bezinjo decides to quit after developing differences with speaker, CM
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Disaster averted: FC foils terror bid in Quetta, seizes explosives haul
Car packed with arms, bombs found parked inside a house
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Balochistan gender exclusion: Not a single woman on 1,450 seats
All-male-contest for top slots of local bodies
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Pishin tragedy: Six children, 3 women suffocate to death
Victims inhaled carbon monoxide from electricity generator.
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Gwadar to be made smart port city, says minister
Development work to pick up pace under Pak-China Economic Corridor.
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A welcome change in Balochistan
LB polls in Blaochistan demonstrate that democracy, even against the odds, can be seen to work for the good of all
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Two years after escaping Bannu prison, death row convict re-arrested from Hub
Raja had escaped during Taliban attack on Bannu Jail, and had moved to Karachi before shifting to Balochistan
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Local govt in Balochistan: PkMAP’s Kaleemullah elected as mayor of Quetta
Kaleemullah bagged 54 votes against a total of 84 voted, according to unofficial results
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Over two dozen militants storm Levies check post in Qila Saifullah
Militants flee with 5 official rifles, 3 motorbikes, 5 bulletproof jackets and walkie-talkie
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Final phase of Balochistan LB polls today
PkMAP, PML-N agree on Quetta mayor, deputy.
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Power partially restored to parts of Balochistan
Balochistan now getting 350MW of power after repairs on 220 kVA line completed
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Militants kidnap seven coalminers in Quetta
Levies officials have recovered three out of four of the kidnapped coalminers from captivity of the armed men
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Sabotaged infrastructure: Repair work on damaged grid in Naseerabad yet to start
Lack of security stops NTDC officials in their tracks
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Balochistan unrest: Five dead as pickup hits landmine
Police and rescue workers ferried the bodies as well as the injured to the Divisional Hospital
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Five killed in landmine blast in Balochistan
Two others were also injured in the blast in Chatter area of Nasirabad distric
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PkMAP man picked for Quetta mayor
Chief Minister Dr Malik endorses Dr Kaleemullah’s nomination
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Three Taliban militants held in Harnai
Militants hiding inside a house opened fire on the security forces
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Cracker explosion in Gwadar: police
No casualties reported in the cracker attack
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Unrest in Balochistan: Train bombed in Mastung; engine damaged
Two gas pipelines sabotaged in Naseerabad and Jaffarabad
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LG polls, Senate seats: PML-N, allies fail to agree on formula
PkMAP demands top LG posts in six Pashtoon-majority districts
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Quetta shuts down as protests against Charlie Hebdo fill its streets
People in Quetta also criticised the protesting parties for their holding their demonstrations separately
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As dissent grows, PM Nawaz takes control of party matters in Balochistan
PM Nawaz asks provincial government to ensure proper governance within the province
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Quetta’s Hazaras: Old wounds, new fears
APS attack resurrects fears for a Hazara family recovering from last year’s deadly bombing in Mastung
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Next NFC award: Provinces should be prioritised according to size: Dr Malik
Balochistan CM says legislation needed to ensure centre and provinces have equal share in resources
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First snow of winter visits Harboi Hills, Ziarat and Quetta
The Met office predicted more rains and snow fall in next 24 hours.
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Nature’s glory: Kalat receives first snowfall of season
According to the Met Office, Harboi hills, the biggest juniper forest in Pakistan, received knee-deep snow
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Bugti’s murder: Conflict between Sindh, Balochistan delays case
Musharraf claims he is not medically fit to attend ATC
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Devolution of power: Balochistan accuses Centre of trampling on its rights
Chief minister rails against PML-N government
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Non-payment of dues: Power crisis deepens in Balochistan as Qesco curtails supply
Balochistan – excluding Quetta – is witnessing 20 to 22 hours of load-shedding
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Development forum: PM to divert extra funds to Balochistan
Assures both federal and provincial govts are taking measures to ensure growth in the previously neglected province
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Natural resources: Baloch leaders demand autonomy, ownership
Province prepares comprehensive GIS map of rural settlements, water resources
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Under trial: Ziarat Residency attack suspect dies in hospital
The suspect, Nasir Khan, was hospitalized four days ago for treatment of ‘serious health problems’
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PM Nawaz inaugurates Balochistan Development Forum
The development of Balochistan is close to my heart, says PM
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Person involved in Jinnah Residency attack dies in custody
Accused, who was facing serious health issues, was shifted to Provincial Sandeman hospital four days ago
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Lady councillor killed, two injured as Gwadar police disperses protesters
An inquiry has been launched into the incident
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Assets and liabilities: Many Balochistan MPAs ‘do not possess own cars’
This they have claimed in asset details filed to poll body; PML-Q man tops rich list
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Musharraf indicted in Bugti murder case
The hearing was adjourned until February 4 and the court will hear the case on a daily basis after that
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Six Iranian fuel smugglers arrested in Gwadar
Agency officials confiscated 65,000 litres of Iranian diesel having market value of Rs3,575,000
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LB polls in Balochistan: Final phase to be completed on January 28
Balochistan all set to become first province with local government system
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Military courts: BNP chief says democratic system in a state of paralysis
Mengal criticises military courts and the volatile security situation in Balochistan
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Levies official among two shot dead in Jhal Magsi
Levies official Hebat Khan was purchasing groceries in Jhal Magsi market along with a relative when they were shot
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Change in Economic Corridor route: K-P, Balochistan senators threaten to stage sit-in
Say smaller provinces deprived of economic benefits accruing from the megaproject
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Pashtun nationalist parties join the bandwagon
Concerns voiced about forced expulsion of Afghan families
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Bleak future: Half of Balochistan’s population without access to school
65 per cent children in province out of school