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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.
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BRP claims several people killed as security forces launch search operation in Dera Bugti
Security forces contradict statement, say no operation being conducted anywhere in Balochistan.
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Akbar Bugti wasn't murdered, he committed suicide: Musharraf
Musharraf says he is 'not an ordinary person', not afraid of red warrants.
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BHC orders action against VIP cars
Court seeks report about action taken against vehicles bearing logos of ministers with no registration numbers.
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Local tribesmen claim innocent men killed, arrested in operation against kidnappers
One FC personnel also injured in search operation.
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Senate election: BHC rebukes govt over release of funds to MPA
Petitioners accuse Pir Abdul Qadir Gilani of Balochistan Assembly of selling his vote.
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Rohrabacher's Balochistan resolution could undermine Pak-US ties: Sherry
Pakistan's US Ambassador expresses serious concerns in a letter to US House speaker.
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Pro-govt: Six Baloch tribesmen slain in ambush
The tribesmen are said to be part of a pro-govt militia.
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Balochistan issue: SCBA plans conference next month
SCBA says government needs to come clean on missing persons.
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Interim bail granted to Balochistan CM’s sons
Court asks them to appear again on March 22 to verify their bail.
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FC boss contests figure of missing persons
Says the list is exaggerated as those hiding in Afghanistan, India are also included.
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Joint operation: Two killed, 16 arrested in Qilla Abdullah manhunt
A security official was also wounded during the pre-dawn operation.
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Under Punjab police cover: Shahzain Bugti booked for thrashing reporters
Reporters beaten for capturing a meeting between him and a US embassy official.
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Safeguarding interests: EU guarantees sought against Baloch rebels
FO claims any accord with India depends on Kashmir’s right to self-determination.
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Targeted killings: Shutter-down strike observed in parts of Balochistan
A few days ago BNP members were gunned down by unknown armed men in Khuzdar.
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With prayers, colours, Quetta's Hindu community celebrates Holi
People of all ages were seen on the Masjid Road in the provincial capital celebrating the colourful festival.
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Railway track blown up in Naushki
According to Pakistan Railways, no train was passing through the area when the blast took place.
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Balochistan home department report: Separatist outfits singled out as culprits behind violence
Cases of missing persons lumped under target killing category; external forces blamed for aiding banned outfits.
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Unabated violence: Two settlers killed in Kech
Some Punjabi-speaking people were standing at bus stop when unknown men opened fire on them.
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Supply suspended: Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
Unknown men planted explosives at a 18-inch diameter pipeline in Dera Bugti and blew it up.
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Balochistan unrest: With classified reports in hand, proceedings move to Quetta
ISI, MI submit reports on law and order in the province.
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Firing at bus stop in Kech kills two, injures five
Security officials believe the men had been targeted due to their ethnicity.
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Missing persons’ case: Court gives ultimatum to interior ministry
Demands report on whereabouts of missing people.
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Balochistan unrest: Seven Baloch militants killed in a clash
Nine others militants were injured in a gun battle, large quantity of arms and ammunition recovered.
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Court performance: 83 missing persons cases resolved in 2011, says BHC CJ
Urges lawyers to play their role in overcoming the problems of the people.
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Turbat shutters down to protest murder of DC in Karachi
Schools, businesses, remain closed in Turbat as DC Abdul Rehman Dasti is buried in ancestral town.
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Kill and dump: Another bullet-riddled body found in Dasht
The body was preliminarily identified as Ahmed Ali based on a slip found on him.
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Balochistan Senate poll: PML-N files appeal in ECP demanding recount
In the appeal, PML-N says that the provincial presiding officer was complicit with the candidates.
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Senate elections fallout: Angry PML-N rejects Balochistan results as rigged
Decides to take matter to SC, ECP; National Party leader files petition in BHC.
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Balochistan unrest: Paramilitary troops kill three in armed clash
A paramilitary team was patrolling the Sui area when armed men attacked it with sophisticated weapons.
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Balochistan CM’s son: Police pressured to withdraw case
The police officer in question is said to have gone to interior Sindh, fearing for his life.
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DCO Gwadar found murdered in Karachi
DCO Abdul Rehman Dasti was killed in his car on Khayaban-e-Tanzeem. Police suspect murder was due to personal enmity.
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As forced disappearances continue, govt's claim of returning missing Baloch men rings hollow
Protesters call government's claim of returning missing men "lies".
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ECP upholds Senate results from Balochistan
The commission had earlier withheld results after applications were filed requesting a recount in the province.
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Senate elections: Balochistan govt directed to stop release of funds to MPA
Balochistan High Court admits constitutional petition, orders govt to stop release of funds to Pir Abdul Qadir Gilani.
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Kabul helped dismantle Brahamdagh camps: Malik
Interior minister says Karzai had admitted infiltration into Balochistan from Kandahar.
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Quitting Quetta: Abductions spark exodus of Balochistan’s Hindus
Officials say kidnappings for ransom have increased during the last four years.
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Stabilising Balochistan: Shahzain Bugti unveils eight-point formula
Calls for Musharraf’s trial, recovery of missing persons and army withdrawal.
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Celebrating culture: Music, dance and day-long festivals on Balochi cultural day
Balochistan had one of the earliest human settlements in the world in Mehrgarh around 7,000-3,000 BC.
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DHA drama: Balochistan CM’s ‘sons’ beat up cops
Police had stopped the boys at 3:30 in the morning, that they were drunk, and messing with other people.
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Floods inflicted $3.7 billion loss in Sindh, Balochistan
ADB/WB report says half of the losses in Sindh were agriculture related.
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Missing persons: Body of missing tribal elder found in Mastung
Local tribal elder had been listed as missing since Dec 19 last year.
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Balochistan unrest: Six killed in different acts of violence
Unidentified men also opened fire on one Hidayatullah in Rekhni area of Barkhan.
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Festering issue: PML-N mulls convening Balochistan ‘jirga’
Party dismisses federal govt’s APC, plans to take own action.
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Balochistan crisis: In passionate speech, Shahbaz urges soul-searching instead of condemning US bill
Punjab Assembly speaker, on Shahbaz’s suggestion, forms panel to draft bill against army assaults in Balochistan.
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Bullet-riddled body of missing person found from Mastung
The body of Local tribal elder Takri Raheem Dad was found dumped in the Dasht area of Mastung.
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Negligence of duty: Balochistan home dept sends letter to FC, police
Tells the law enforcement agencies to improve their performance.
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Quetta Taliban showing signs of flexibility: Negotiator
Peace council chief says Afghan elders met Taliban in their individual capacity.
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Passing the buck: Awan urges judiciary to help solve the Balochistan riddle
Former law minister calls for general amnesty in the province.