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Provincial Assembly: Absence of standing committees irks Balochistan legislators
Women belonging to the Hazara community stage protest against recent spate of sectarian violence.
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Lack of security: Transporters stage protest against driver kidnappings, block National Highway
Flow of traffic between Balochistan and Sindh remains suspended.
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Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
The blast has caused suspension of gas supply to Pirkoh Gas field from different wells.
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Family intervention?: ‘Khan of Kalat’s son wants to bring back exiled father’
FC chief says Baloch leader will be welcomed with open arms.
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Assembly session: Govt’s apathy irks Balochistan legislators
House passes resolution seeking rational airfare for Quetta.
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Targeted killings: UN agency shuts offices to mourn slain staffers
Move follows the Mastung incident; Quetta shut over Hazara killings.
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Shutter-down: Quetta closed after Hazara killings
The community leaders said they will not bury the bodies until and unless the arrested protestors are freed.
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Targeted killings: Five Hazaras, two UN workers, shot dead in Quetta, Mastung
Angry protesters shoot at security men, killing one policeman.
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Targeted Attack: Two Hazaras injured in ambush
Officials says it could be an incident of sectarian targeted killing.
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PTI raises concerns over worsening law and order situation in Balochistan
PTI vice president announces that Imran Khan will address public rally in Quetta on April 20.
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'Forced accession': Shutter-down strike in Balochistan
Strike called by Baloch National Front against "forced accession of the province to Pakistan."
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Balochistan violence: Two killed in Quetta target shooting
Police official suspects sectarian motives in assault on Hazara men.
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Teachers, students protest against removal of residential colleges budget
Teachers, students say putting colleges on "grant aid" will affect institutional performance, admission charges, fees.
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Three people including a woman, FC personnel killed in various incidents
Two Hazaras also killed in suspected sectarian attack.
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Balochistan violence: Three shot dead in separate incidents
The killings occurred in Quetta, Kalat and Machh.
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Two devotees killed in Kohlu ambush
Five others, including a religious scholar, killed in Quetta.
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Tribal insurgency: Balochistan’s top bureaucrat replaced
Prime minister shuffled two top bureaucrats in an apparent move to fix law and order situation in Balochistan.
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Stemming the rot
Authorities need the state to stop treating every Baloch as a suspect in his homeland.
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Religious scholar killed in Quetta
JUI Quetta president says over 10 Sunni scholars killed in Quetta during the last few months.
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Intractable problem: Governor Magsi wants army in Balochistan talks
Says all stakeholders should be on board; urges all sides to show flexibility.
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Under attack: Militants kill four paramilitary troops
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but officials blamed the attack on Taliban in Shirani district.
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‘Security concerns’: On Pakistan Day, Balochistan blacked out
PTA confirms cellular service shutdown in the restive province.
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Two policemen shot dead in Quetta
The assailants escaped immediately after the incident.
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Balochistan Assembly: ‘Expose the kidnappers among ministers’
JUI-F’s Abdul Wasey wants all accused named and shamed.
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Reconciliation: Charges against Balochistan CM’s sons dropped
The police file an agreement on the basis of which the case is dismissed by the court.
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Two police personnel killed in Quetta
The assailants, who were on a motorbike, targeted the 2 men when they were deputed at a police picket on Smugli Road.
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Kidnappings for ransom: ‘Over 1,000 abducted in past four years’
Lawmakers urge police to at least improve the situation in Quetta.
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Home dept report: Ethnic Baloch still the chief target in Balochistan
Blame largely placed on Baloch separatist groups.
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Balochistan solution: Unhappy with govt efforts, SC proposes grand jirga
Apex court says govt should request all tribes to find a peaceful solution.
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Discontent Lashkari Raisani resigns from Senate membership
Difference of opinion with the party, over resolving the Balochistan crises, is being cited as the reason.
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Coastal calling: Gwadar holds many promises but no water
Provincial govt remains optimistic that the crisis can be overcome.
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Criminal behavior: Engineer lodges FIR against Balochistan minister
Says Jatak’s henchmen opened fire at his residence.
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One step ahead: Security forces foil March 23 terror plot in Quetta
Large amount of explosive material recovered. Alleged terrorists escape before security personnel reach vehicle.
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Turbulent Balochistan: Two shot to death in Quetta
A man and his son shot dead by unidentified assailants near Killi Shabo.
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Abduction cases, forced conversions frighten Hindus
Around 50 families reported to have migrated from Quetta.
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Gwadar land dispute: Port authority and navy close to breaking deadlock
The anticipated agreement is likely to pave the way for resumption of development work.
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Balochistan Violence: Two security personnel killed in convoy attack
Convoy of security forces was passing through the Sangsila area when a group of armed men opened fire.
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Balochistan Assembly session: Legislators demand ‘flawless’ electoral rolls
Speaker Muhammad Aslam Bhootani demanded of the government to extend the deadline to finalise the lists.
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Speaking up for Balochistan: Lone PPP dissenter’s protest drowns in cacophony
I hope silent protest will trigger a powerful debate on the Balochistan issue at an international level, says Shah.
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Balochistan Assembly: Even my name is not on electoral lists, bemoans minister
Balochistan Zakat and Ushr Bill 2012 tabled in the assembly.
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Balochistan reconciliation: Govt withdraws cases against Brahamdagh
Bugti has been accused of targeting important national installations such as gas pipelines and power pylons.
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Fix the Baloch problem before the elections, says MQM
MQM calls for high-powered body like Hamoodur Rehman Commission to offset any likelihood of the province’s...
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Funding war: WB, Balochistan tussle threatens 649 schools
Provincial govt has stopped funding non-salary expenditures of the schools.
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Demanding action: Hundreds of clerks held in Quetta over protests
The protesting clerks intended to lay a siege around the Chief Minister Secretariat.
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PILDAT event: Dialogue encouraged to solve Balochistan crisis
The speakers also suggested free and fair general elections in the province as a means to uplift morale.
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2008 Balochistan earthquake: IHC orders compensation for 187 families
The families claimed to have been denied funds; govt unsuccessfully refuted claims.
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‘The Balochistan Game’: Raisani lays blame on foreign elements
Says actual law and order situation not as bad as described.
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Target killings: BHC summons education secretary
Balochistan High Court expresses strong resentment on the appalling condition of education in the province.
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TB in Balochistan: Lack of health knowledge is the cause behind increase, says Dr Raisani
Adds the situation in Balochistan is comparatively worse than other provinces.
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BHC CJ blames contractual appointments for destruction of Balochistan education sector
BHC CJ says contract appointments of assistant professors, lecturers was discrimination against province.