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Extreme winter: Parts of Balochistan receive heavy snowfall
Traffic was suspended on the highway between Chaman and Quetta.
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FC impound 12 NATO containers in Chaman
Security along Pak-Afghan border beefed up, says inspector general.
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Militants raising funds from kidnappings: FC
IG of FC declares Quetta, Dera Bugti, Sibi and Turbat as increasingly volatile.
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Lawyers boycott court over target killing
Sadiq was shot and injured by unknown assailants in Hub, an industrial town in Lasbela district.
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Gas supply suspended as militants blow up pipeline...again
The outlawed Baloch Republican Army reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Separate police force for Balochistan highways proposed
Highway force will patrol regularly which in result will reduce chances of robberies.
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Macabre Discoveries: Two mutilated bodies found
Bodies recovered in the Liari area of Lasbela district and the Chitkan area of Panjgur district.
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Traffic disrupted: Sindh-Balochistan highway blocked over kidnappings
Angry protesters flay police, govt for lack of security in Jaffarabad district.
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10 militants killed in Chamalang skirmishes
FC personnel came under attack in Behlol, where another contingent had been ambushed last week.
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Balochistan unrest: 4 people abducted in Barkhan
Four people were on their way in a car from Dera Gazi Khan to Quetta, when unidentified armed men abducted them.
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Qasas Ordinance: 3 Iranian security personnel acquitted
The men accused of killing a Pakistani will pay compensation to the family of the deceased.
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Balochistan Violence: Rally against target killings
The demonstration was staged by the Shuhada Action Committee, led by religious scholar Hafiz Hussain Ahmed Sherodi.
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FC vows to catch culprits behind Turbat massacre
FC chief says force will remain undeterred in pursuit of peace.
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Balochistan insurgency: 14 FC troops killed in Turbat ambush
Balochistan Liberation Front claims responsibility for the attack.
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US announces $10 million development fund for Balochistan
US Consul General William Martin said funds for rehabilitation in the education and water sector.
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Balochistan Move: Civil servant fired over illegal extension
Chairman BDA Sadaat had retired a month ago but issued a notification, extending his own tenure for another year.
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Balochistan conflict: ‘Nawaz success hinges on army’s consent’
The PML-N chief can play a vital role if he could satisfy the establishment.
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Balochistan NEF initiative: School teachers keep pocketing salaries
Managing director says funds were given in spite of NADRA survey.
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Gas shortage: Four days on, Balochistan loses its patience
Traders, residents stage protests across the city, blocking roads and burning tyres; demand restoration within 3 days.
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Speaker Balochistan Assembly to lead siege against power plant
PML-Q leader Bhootani says that denying jobs to the locals was the reason for the protest.
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Balochistan goes without gas for third day
Supply was suspended after a gas pipeline was blown up twice near Dera Bugti.
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5 suffocate to death in Balochistan
Sudden gas supply cut at night causes poisonous gas to accumulate in rooms, killing people in their asleep.
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Pipeline blown up in Jaffarabad less than 24 hours after being repaired
Explosion suspends gas to Quetta and some other parts of Balochistan.
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Government should have registered a case on Bugti's murder: Nawaz
Nawaz criticises government's proposed Balochistan package, worsening security situation.
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ICRC worker kidnapped: Police arrest 50 suspects for questioning
The ICRC has called for rapid and unconditional release of its kidnapped staff member.
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Man on a mission: Nawaz calls for APC on Balochistan
Says if grievances aren’t addressed, province’s leadership could become ‘rebellious’.
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British Red Cross worker kidnapped in Quetta
Armed men intercepted vehicle and detained him at gunpoint near Chaman Housing Scheme.
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Finance minister warns of ‘shocks’ that Pakistan can’t absorb
“A single incident must not determine our relations with the US,” says Hafeez Sheikh.
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Dera Bugti unrest: Three killed in firing, landmine explosion
Incident took place in the Landi area where the assailants managed to flee.
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Balochistan Violence: Blast kills Amn force guard
A remote-controlled explosion near Sui left a tribesman dead and two others injured on Wednesday.
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Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
Unknown men planted explosives at the 8-inch diameter pipeline in Dera Bugti and blew it up.
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Hand grenade attack injures 12 in Quetta
Unknown men attack a shop near the area of Joint Road in Quetta.
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Balochistan insurgency: Sui landmine blast kills 3 troops
BRA claims responsibility; 10 people injured in separate attack.
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Five people, including 3 policemen, injured in hand grenade attack
Unidentified men hurled grenade at police mobile passing from Sirat Chowk in Hub.
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Unrest in Balochistan: Rocket blitz sparks panic in Quetta
Rockets detonated away from populated centers, causing little damage.
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Quetta blast death toll reaches 16
Police recover nine bombs from site and nearby buildings, defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad.
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Kharotabad incident: Doctors protest witness’ killing
Dr Shah laid to rest; PMA announces three-day mourning.
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Balochistan insurgency: Blast near Baloch politician’s home kills 13
Shafiq Mengal and his family remained safe in the car bomb attack in Quetta.
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Kidnapped health worker recovered from Nasirabad
The health worker had been kidnapped by a group of armed men from the Nasirabad area a few days back.
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4 Balochistan Health Department employees recovered, 5 kidnappers killed
Five kidnappers killed, two levies personnel injured in encounter.
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Kharotabad killings: ‘Tattling’ police surgeon silenced
Dr Shah had earlier been beaten up for his incriminating testimony.
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Balochistan Assembly: Minister accuses Malik of sabotaging peace process
Senior Provincial Minister Maulana Abdul Wasey remained doubtful of a ‘better Balochistan’ in 2012.
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Balochistan security review: Sharp fall in target killing of settlers
It’s been a mixed bag for the province, where kidnappings and sectarian violence spiked significantly.
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Bullet riddled body of Turbat native found near Murgap
Qadeer was a resident of Turbat and had been kidnapped a few months ago.
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Balochistan minister, Revenue Superintendent slug it out over domestic dispute
Balochistan MPA Zamruk Achakzai allegedly assaulted Superintendent Khyamuddin over a personal dispute.
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Quetta unrest: Police find clue in Parsi woman abduction case
Abadan returned home after paying Rs20m in ransom and promising Rs6m more.
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Balochistan Assembly: Only 2 lawmakers bother to turn up for scheduled session
Except for 3 absentee ministers, all lawmakers are part of the Balochistan government and members of treasury benches.
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100th cabinet meeting: PM lays out reform agenda after completing century
Task force on energy sector to be set up; 2012 declared year of Balochistan.
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Boat tragedy: Hazara community wants bodies back, asylum for survivors
Hazara community representative asks the government to help the victims' families with bringing the bodies back.
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A week on, govt ‘takes notice’ of boat tragedy
Malik issues directives to envoy in Jakarta, PDMA sets up coordination desk.