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Narcotics trafficking: Massive hashish haul in Balochistan
Pakistan is only a transhipment point of drugs: officials.
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Blast in Bolan kills one FC man, injures another
FC personnel were patrolling the area when their vehicle was attacked.
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Insurgency: Security forces escape landmine blast
No group claimed responsibility for the blast till filing of this report.
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Maternal health: A first–or a final–journey for some babies in Balochistan
Pregnant women forced aboard donkey carts to hasten labour.
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Balochistan unrest: Four bodies dumped in different areas
Balochistan Levies, acting after receiving tip-off, discovers 2 bodies from Besima area in Washuk District.
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On hunger strike: Baloch students have replacement ready in case protester dies
Latif, other protesters demand recovery of student leader.
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Seven shot dead during attempted robbery in Mastung
Five police officials killed, two suspected robbers killed. Three officers were injured.
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BHC dismisses Musharraf’s request of exemption from personal appearance in Bugti murder case
Chief justice directs govt to ensure Musharraf’s safety when he appears in court for the May 19 hearing.
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Next year’s budget: Balochistan to set aside Rs45b for development
Funds to focus on health, education, livestock, social sectors, among others.
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4,561 seats up for grabs: Second phase of LB polls in Balochistan in May
More than 25,000 candidates have obtained application forms.
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Conference opens today: Balochistan’s history, culture
The three-day conference will.
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The Gwadar conundrum
Inwards investment, stability, developed economy, infrastructure make freeports, we hope that this all materialises.
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Preventable diseases: 84% of children in Balochistan vulnerable, says Unicef
Poliovirus discovered in sewage, leaving 2.2 million children at risk.
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In protest: Lawyers boycott court proceedings for second day
Lawyers boycott court proceedings across Balochistan to protest against registration of cases against 150 lawyers.
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Outlaws: Police register cases against 150 lawyers
Cases were registered for beating up and torturing police personnel in public places in Quetta.
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Renewed commitment: Govt, army on same page, says PM Nawaz
Road and rail links, security, hospital and airport in Gwadar discussed.
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Saudi prince killed 2100 endangered birds in Pakistan: Officials
Hunting houbara bustards is banned in Pakistan but authorities issue special permits to some visitors.
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Quetta brawl: Lawyers beat up 6 policemen
Argument over security detail around the court led to the clash.
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The Baloch midwife
In this region, women generally avoid visiting hospitals for pregnancy, childbirth. Enters midwife, the lifesaver.
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6 children die of measles in Balochistan
As many as nine children reportedly died from measles over the last four months.
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Roadside bomb blast in Balochistan injures DSP, his guard
According to security officials, there was an exchange of fire between police and assailants.
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Unpaid bills: Consumers owe Rs103b to Quetta power utility
The agriculture consumers alone owe Qesco Rs 81 billion.
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Explosion in Balochistan leaves two injured
Timed-device was planted on a motorcycle parked near the mess.
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Personal enmity?: Firing in Quetta leaves 3 dead
A passer-by was injured in the firing incident as well.
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Journalists’ visit: Navy to shift focus to Ormara base
Officials say the Jinnah Naval Base at Ormara has a strategic location.
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Safety concerns: Saulat Mirza, other high-profile prisoners moved to Balochistan
Prison authorities tell SHC about security threats to Karachi jail.
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Gas pipeline blown up in Sibi
Separately, a man dies in a landmine explosion in Dera Bugti.
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Firing incident: ASI shot dead in Quetta, son sustains injuries
ASI targeted near his home in Killi Ahmed Khan Zai, attackers manage to flee after incident.
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Partial strike in Balochistan on PML-N’s call
Anniversary of the killing of son, brother and nephew of Sanaullah Zehri.
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Socio-economic development: Govt to spend $1.6b in Balochistan, says PM
Cabinet approves import of LNG from Qatar and electricity from Iran.
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Balochistan unrest: BSO protesters chastise media for ignoring issues
Dozens of students belonging to the student body chanted slogans against media.
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Reconciliation: Govt hopes to bring Khan of Kalat home
Mir Agha Suleman Daud’s family has asked for adequate arrangements for an ‘honourable return’.
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A very ugly reality
The HRCP also blamed school syllabi for spreading sectarian hatred and hatred of other faiths.
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Partial strike in Balochistan
PML-N announced to observe province-wide wheel jam strike on Apr 17 and shutter-down on Apr 18.
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Lok Mela: Eye-catching Baloch culture attracts visitors
Baloch contingent includes artisans, folk musicians.
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Water woes: No access to potable water in Balochistan, NA panel told
K-P ranks second with 93% of the samples found unsafe for human consumption.
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Crippling virus: Refusal to vaccinate children sets off alarm bells
More than 20,000 parents refuse to inoculate their children in Quetta Valley, Pishin and Qila Abdullah districts .
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Militants blow up gas pipeline in Dera Bugti
Suspend gas supply to Sui plant from five pipelines.
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Dangerous border: Two Pakistanis die in Afghanistan blast
Shepherds likely fell prey to landmines along Pak-Afghan border.
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March-22 accident: Inquiry apportions blame for Hub tragedy
Fact Finding Commission says negligence of NHA, Coast Guards, Motorway Police (MP), Customs caused the nasty pile-up.
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Crime roundup: Three gunned down in Balochistan
Woman among the deceased.
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Unpaid dues: Ration supply cut off to jails in Balochistan
Prison department owes Rs21 million to private contractors.
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Gunmen kill 2 members of Hazara community in Quetta
Man and his grandson were shot dead at the bus terminal at Sariyab road, says senior police official.
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Pak-China Economic Corridor: Chinese team to visit Gwadar by end-April
Technical experts to examine proposed infrastructure sites for the mega project.
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Tragedy averted: Bomb fails to explode in Quetta market
IED was concealed in tomato crates, says a senior police official.
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Losing ground: 30,000 Hazaras fled Balochistan in five years
HRCP official says those who fled include businessmen and govt officials.
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After Sibi attack: Business as usual for train travelers
Jammers removed from trains following passengers’ complaints.
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Balochistan’s sad state of affairs
Instead of delivering public services, cabinets in the province have focused on distributing spoils among themselves.
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Delays: President’s visit causes traffic jam in Quetta
Creates difficulties for road users, mainly patients, women and school-going children.
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Sibi train attack: Bodies sent for DNA testing
It might take three to four months to get the results of DNA tests.