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Bomb blast in Sibi kills 2, injures several others
Bomb was planted in a motorcycle: Levies personnel.
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The story about being stranded in Awaran
No one at the office knew anything – we had no message left for us, and no way of returning to Karachi.
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Hard target: Balochistan has 70 insurgent camps, says IGFC
Maj Gen Shahid says if local population cooperates, peace can be restored.
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Off to Dera Bugti: Bugti tribesmen to head home, says Shahzain
Committee set up to evaluate losses, suggest compensation for displaced families.
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Foreign missions: A blind eye to Balochistan quota
Only 24 of the required minimum 130 employees serving overseas are from the province.
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E&P: Gas drillers looking for more reserves in Balochistan
Representation of local population in companies to be guaranteed: minister.
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Three killed in attack on pilgrims’ bus
The CCPO confirmed the attack was sectarian in nature.
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Maiden assault: Two injured in attack on Quetta polio team
EPI manager says attacks are taking a toll on volunteers’ morale.
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Peace building measure: Govt plans to disarm militias in Balochistan
Home secretary says FC and police pickets will be reduced.
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United in ideology: Bizenjo calls for land reforms
Announces union with Awami Party.
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Bomb factories raid: FC seizes huge cache of arms, explosives in Chaman
1,650 anti-tank mines, 480 hand grenades and 2524 kilograms of explosive material was recovered.
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Senior Afghan Taliban leader killed in Quetta, buried in Afghanistan
Taliban has blamed the Afghan intelligence for the killing its leader.
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Healing touch: ‘Democracy can solve all Balochistan’s problems’
'We have taken steps to make Balochistan a corruption-free province,' says the chief minister.
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Interview with CM Balochistan: Malik says he has power
Denies actual authority is with the chief secretary sent from Punjab.
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Armed men kidnap eight coal miners from Balochistan
Initial investigation suggests that a Baloch separatist group kidnapped the coalminers: Balochistan Tehsildar.
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Two mortar shells discovered in a nala in Quetta
Security forces have secured the area and Bomb Disposal Squad was called in.
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Cellular services restored in most parts of Pakistan
Karachi, the latest city in which cellular serivces were restored.
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FC kills five militants in Buleda
Militants were trying to stop construction of a road in Buleda: FC spokesperson.
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Confusion prevails: After LB polls, Balochistan wonders what to do next
With mayoral elections around the corner, bureaucrats, ministers cling to power.
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High potential: Balochistan energy resources waiting to be exploited
Vast renewable energy resources could be a solution to power shortage.
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Anti-polio campaign: CM faults past govt for poor immunisation
Says a majority of issues would be resolved if 250,000 govt employees performed their duties with honesty.
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Blast near girls' college in Chaman
According to Bomb Disposal Squad 2kg of explosive materials were used in the blast, no loss of life is reported.
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Blast in Quetta leaves one dead, 25 wounded
Blast in Peshawar injures three people.
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Balochistan situation: Opposition to devolution putting federation in peril, says Rabbani
Senator links peace in province with missing persons’ issue.
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Militants torch empty trailer en route to Quetta
Armed men on motorcycles intercepted the trailer near Wadh.
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Balochistan: JUI-F outshines ruling coalition
The lion’s share goes to independent candidates who clinched 2,675 seats, followed by JUI-F with 964 seats.
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Balochistan LB polls: JUI-F takes lead in unofficial results
Party positions were announced by Balochistan Election Commissioner Syed Sultan Bayazid
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Youth forum: Baloch students exhibit talent, compassion
The project aimed at using media and art as a tool to promote the rights of women and minorities.
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Bodies of Afghan national brothers recovered from Quetta
Deceased resided in Pashtunabad, on the outskirts of Quetta, where hundreds of Afghan families have taken shelter.
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Balochistan LG polls results: Deadline extended for precision, says ECB
Results cannot be emailed or faxed, we need hardcopies, says provincial election.
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Quetta comes to a halt: One killed as protesters force shops to shut down
Protesters belonging to religious groups opened fire at shopkeepers, forcing police to fire tear gas.
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Intimidation: Five NP councillors elected unopposed resign after abduction
NP is the party of Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and part of the ruling coalition in the province.
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Competing partners: PML-N, PkMAP eye Quetta mayor seat
Provincial leaders of both parties declare majority in metropolitan corporation district.
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Calling ex-ministers: Investigation against ministers in final phase, says NAB
NAB states references would be filed against them in Accountability Court.
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Top of the field
According to provincial election authorities, polls were not held in over 600 constituencies up for contest.
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Balochistan local bodies: Independent candidates consolidate grip
By-poll plan to be released within 8 days.
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NATO containers attacked in Balochistan
One NATO container was completely gutted while fire tenders managed to save another from complete destruction.”
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Balochistan LG polls: Civil society condemns bars on women voting
Reports suggest women were not allowed to cast votes in numerous areas.
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Amid controversy: Squabbles, protests mar polls in some districts
Polling could not be held for up to 250 seats in Kech and another 80 in Awaran.
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Balochistan LG polls: Independent candidates establish clear lead
Parties in the ruling coalition and JUI-F also fare well in the largely peaceful polls.
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Local bodies elections: Polling held in Balochistan
Strict security measures in place during the LB elections.
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Land of the fleeting: Political rivalries, friendships run skin deep in Balochistan
Parties in provincial government alliance ally with political foes against each other.
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Polls open in Balochistan today amid pall of fear
Rs500 million allocated for security during the local govt elections.
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Motorcycle bomb kills one, wounds 20 in Chaman
The apparent target of the bombing was the police checkpost.
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Abduction: 5 kidnappings reported in Balochistan
Militants warn of more kidnappings if locals participate in LG elections.
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Border violation: Iran fires four mortar shells into Pakistan
No loss of life was reported.
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Bailout: HEC releases Rs15 million to crisis-hit Balochistan University
Commission’s executive director terms financial mismanagement prime cause of crisis.
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Enforced disappearance: FC says does not have officials SC wants
The deadline given to FC was December 2, and not a single FC official appeared before the police.
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Sit-in on Nato routes: Balochistan route may also be choked
Imran says sit-ins are staged to tell the world that US is violating international law.
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Demanding rights: People with disabilities observe black day
International Day for the Persons with Disabilities marked by sit-ins.