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Balochistan unrest: Bomb defused, man slain in Quetta
A bicycle was fitted with up to 10 kilograms of explosives and was connected to a time device.
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Governor’s rule in Balochistan: Govt postpones joint session of Parliament
Session was summoned for February 6 to get the decision validated.
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Qatari sheikh’s hunting party attacked in Kech
Banned group Balochistan Liberation Front claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Balochistan: Partial strike observed against governor’s rule
Traders, transporters detach selves from JUI-F, BNP-A strike.
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Governor’s rule: Joint session of Parliament summoned on Feb 6
Under the Constitution, once the governor’s rule is imposed, it has to be ratified by a joint session of Parliament.
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Senate proceedings: Walkouts from both aisles over violence in Karachi, governor’s rule
MQM senator demands interior minister take practical steps to ensure security.
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Balochistan violence: Four gunned down in Dera Bugti
Gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on four persons in the Nok Tarani area near Pir Koh.
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Ready, set, start project!: Reko Diq to yield hefty profit for Balochistan
Dr Mubarakmand puts earning estimate at $321m for annum.
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Four gunned down in Balochistan
Three of the victims were labourers, belonging to Punjab.
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Balochistan coal mine accident kills eight: Official
The blast took place due to methane gas.
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Balochistan misstep: Five years on, political outfits wise up on poll participation
Political stakeholders call the boycott of the 2008 elections ‘a political mistake’.
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Police claim busting kidnapping rings
Members of gang involved in kidnapping found in Mastung Prison.
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Quetta-Chaman highway: Transporters’ protest suspends traffic
Goods transporters block thoroughfare to demonstrate against extortion and lawlessness.
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Balochistan violence: Insurgents kill 3 peace force personnel
At least three of its members, including a commander, were killed.
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Dera Bugti peace force personnel kidnapped in deadly attack: Officials
One man who resisted was shot dead by the attackers.
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Balochistan MPAs press for Sharia law, hijab, ban on mehndis
Constitution used for governor’s rule but not for Council of Islamic Ideology, JUI-F argues.
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Balochistan: WFP gives medical equipment worth Rs16.2m
The current donation of equipment includes blood pressure apparatus, delivery tables, oxygen cylinders.
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Balochistan secretary: Durrani promises revamp of security forces
Says that special force will help curb terrorism and ensure action against the culprits.
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Four policemen sent on remand
Police officials were detained on January 20 over allegations of involvement in kidnapping for ransom cases.
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Political crisis: MPAs slam patrons of governor’s rule
JUI-F parliamentary leader accuses NAB of blackmailing provincial assembly.
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Returning home: Musharraf offered to contest poll from Dera Bugti
APML chief says his party will contest from all provinces.
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Balochistan: NAB ready to file charges against five ex-ministers
Financial records of six ministers already under scrutiny.
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Balochistan unrest: Frontier Corps cracks police kidnapping racket
Three senior officers among 13 rounded up in a raid.
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Balochistan crisis: JUI-F, BNP demand end to governor’s rule
Say move is unconstitutional and a conspiracy against the provincial government.
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Rights violations: Protesters rally against FC in Balochistan
BHRO activists alleged that Frontier Corps personnel had killed two men.
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Back on their feet: 14 Quetta blast survivors discharged
The Air Force had airlifted 35 critically wounded survivors from Quetta to Karachi.
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Targeted operation: Two BLA men killed in Mastung raid
Baloch National Front announces three-day strike to protest the operation.
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Balochistan in limbo: Allied parties set deadline for lifting governor’s rule
Threaten to jam airport, railway system in a massive protest.
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Magsi condoles with families of Quetta blasts’ victims
The governor, along with Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Muhammad Jamali offer condolences.
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Balochistan: Chief secretary gets transfers, postings power
Before governor rule, public representatives were pressurising provincial secretariat to deploy officers of choice.
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Balochistan law and order: FC given ‘free hand’ to launch crackdown
Decision taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Balochistan Governor Zulfiqar Magsi.
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Panjgur violence: Bomb targeting police van kills five
Four police personnel injured in two other blasts.
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Balochistan emergency: Chief secretary given free hand to run affairs, says Magsi
Provincial governor says all developmental funds assigned should be utilised fairly without any wastage.
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Balochistan administration: Targeted operations on terrorists given go-ahead
Police, FC ordered to take strict action against criminals; offices of former ministers sealed.
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Four days on, 87 Hazaras finally find resting place
Community vows to continue struggle; 17 bodies still to be claimed.
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After the carnage
Beyond the immediate, the focus has to be on ending the killing of Shias.
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Police, FC at each other's throats instead of improving law and order: CJP
SC seeks copy of Governor's rule notification. Wants to see report on action against terrorists at next hearing.
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Quetta blasts: Flashback of a dying father, and a prayer
Every time Hazaras are attacked, Hassan Ahmed’s thoughts go back to when he saw his father lying lifeless years ago.
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After the Quetta carnage: With breadwinners gone, hope fades
As the sole breadwinner in his house, Hussain’s death plunged his family into a life of uncertainty.
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Quetta blasts: Critically injured shifted to Karachi for treatment
There are 28 injured in Agha Khan University Hospital, while seven are in Liaquat National Hospital.
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Analysis: Violence against Hazaras in Balochistan
Hazaras have been a target for terrorists that want to eliminate them for political, religious-ideological reasons.
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Life after Quetta blasts: For witnesses, it’s a day they’ll never forget
Media-men and volunteers also bore the brunt of the explosions.
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Balochistan emergency: Governor’s rule imposed
Aslam Raisani-led government removed and Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Magsi made chief executive.
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Quetta carnage: Protests hit key cities’ streets
Islamabad Highway blocked; MQM leaders join protest in Karachi.
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Quetta blasts: Grieving families continue sit-in
Khurshid Shah says demands of governor’s rule, army intervention against the constitution.
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Quetta bloodbath: Raja ‘grills’ Raisani, orders him to return at once
PM asks Raisani if he had any idea what had happened in Quetta in last couple of days while he was holidaying abroad.
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Ensuing Violence: ‘Edhi volunteers died from bullets’
Faisal Edhi that situation had deteriorated to that extent that everybody mistrusted each other.
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No Governor rule, army control: PM gives FC police powers in Quetta
Prime minister orders immediate steps to improve situation in Quetta. Khursheed Shah rules out imposing governor rule.
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Explosion in Quetta kills one, leaves one wounded
Explosion reported on Brewery Road in Quetta, near an internet cafe.
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Quetta tragedy: Pakistan protests against Shia killings
Political parties voice solidarity with Hazaras. MQM delegation, PTI chief to visit Quetta on Sunday.