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Education compromised: Gwadar’s largest school remains unfunded
The school is close to crumbling due to lack of funds and maintenance.
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India using Afghan soil for attacks in Balochistan: IG Frontier Corps
Urges NATO and ISAF forces to control militants using Afghan soil for launching terror attacks in Balochistan.
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Recovered: Bodies of Baloch missing persons found
Bodies bore marks of torture and multiple bullet wounds, say hospital officials.
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Attacks on Hazaras: As pressure mounts, govt stumbles into ‘action’
Over 100 suspects have been detained in the wake of Tuesday’s killings.
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Quetta violence: Two cops, passersby killed in shooting
Two policeman were killed when unidentified gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on their vehicle.
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Visit of pilgrims to Iran be regulated: Rehman Malik
IG Balochistan assures that protection is already being provided to Shia pilgrims travelling from Quetta to Iran.
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Pakistan should protect Shia community: Human Rights Watch
Law enforcement agencies are responsible for the safety of a community under attack by extremists, says report.
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Three NATO oil tankers torched in Balochistan
Afghanistan-bound oil tankers were en route to Chaman from Kandkot when armed men opened fire on them.
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Govt under fire: Outrage over Hazara killings in the National Assembly
ANP lawmaker calls on the interior minister, Balochistan chief minister to resign.
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Attack on Hazaras: Politicians demand state protect Shia community
Imran Khan and Altaf Hussain condemn attack, urge prosecution of target killers.
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Court rebukes Mastung attack investigators
BHC expresses dissatisfaction over investigation of the bus attack case.
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Sectarian attack: Gunmen kill 14 people in Quetta
People belonging to Shia community were on board a bus when assailants opened fire.
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Balochistan’s Musa Khel — the capital of economic discontent in Pakistan
Islamabad’s residents report improvement in economic conditions; 51% households in Karachi say they’re worse off.
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Assailants open fire at Quetta Express, 2 injured
As a result of the shooting, a security guard and a helper were injured.
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Threats from militants: Journalists stage rally in Quetta
They hoisted black flag atop the QPC building to record their protest.
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Provinces lock horns: Sindh stole our water, alleges Balochistan
Irsa to act as mediator; provinces protest against water releases for hydropower generation.
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Polio rises by 50% in Balochistan
Up to 1.5 million children below the age of five are at risk of infection: UNICEF.
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Atrocities in Balochistan fuel resentment: Haideri
Maulana Abdul Ghafour Haideri said persons involved in criminal activities must be presented in court.
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Balochistan Bar Association, BNP protest against Abdul Salam's murder
Ten days of mourning announced, protest rallies to be taken out in all districts of province.
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One killed in attempt to defuse bomb targeting NATO tankers
One person was killed as the bomb disposal unit tried to diffuse an explosive device.
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Baloch insurgency: Militants kill three for oil and gas exploration
Baloch Liberation Army claims attack; three employees said to be kidnapped.
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Kalat’s homeless brace for harsher winters
Residents given five kilogrammes of rice, two kg of pulses as ‘compensation’.
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BNP leader Abdul Salam killed in Khuzdar
Two armed men, riding a motorbike, opened indiscriminate firing on Salam’s vehicle and injured him and his daughter.
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Raising alarm: ‘Balochistan in a dangerous position’
Asma Jehangir said Balochistan’s situation deteriorated since security forces given authority to make decisions.
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Three NATO oil tankers torched in Balochistan
Tankers carrying fuel for forces in Afghanistan catch fire when armed men open fire on them in Dasht area.
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Commission to also probe recovery of mutilated bodies
Justice Iqbal says commission recovered 324 missing persons in past four years.
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Restive frontiers: 10 FC personnel injured in Dera Bugti blast
FC personnel seized an explosive device near the FC fort in Dera Bugti.
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Suo motu hearing: Court criticises Mastung attack report
Balochistan home department’s report has no statements from the survivors.
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Mastung attack: Pilgrims going to Iran must obtain NoC, AG tells judge
AG submitted a report in court on behalf of the Balochistan government.
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Sectarian violence: 12-year-old arrested while planting explosives
Khaliq, an Afghan national, was arrested near Nechari imambargah.
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Mastung attack: Journey to save child’s life cut horribly short
Victim was going to collect money for his son’s bone marrow transplant.
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Sectarian atrocity: Three Hazara men killed in Quetta van attack
Eyewitnesses say Hazaras were separated from other passengers in van and gunned down.
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2 injured in Quetta blast
Suspected militants detonate remote-controlled bomb in the Ghundi area of Quetta as paramilitary convoy passes by.
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Mastung incident: BHC takes suo motu notice of atrocity
Anti-terrorism wing to be formed to exclusively protect the Hazara community.
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Mastung sectarian killings: Committee formed to probe massacre
CM Balochistan forms committee to probe killing of 26 pilgrims in Mastung.
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Balochistan violence: Four gunned down in Mastung
Three people were killed and four injured in shooting incident in Mastung area of Balochistan.
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Floods 2011: Balochistan ignored as Sindh disaster takes spotlight
The govt has yet to establish a single relief camp in Balochistan where over 7,500 homes have been destroyed.
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Gunmen take doctors hostage in Civil Hospital, Quetta
Police have reached the hospital and the situation is now under control.
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Search Operation: FC seize 1,702 kg of explosives
FC spokesperson say, security personnel intercepted vehicle near Afghan border, recovered explosives.
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Quetta Doctor Dies In Karachi: Amidst fear of dengue, Congo virus strikes
Dr Mandokhail contracted the disease while operating an Afghan citizen in Quetta.
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Violent Scuffle: Man killed in armed clash in Kalat
Police say two groups took positions and used automatic weapons again each other.
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US consulate in Quetta still ‘under consideration’
Religio-pol parties oppose, Baloch nationalists support US mission.
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Sectarian atrocity: 29 killed in Mastung, Quetta ambushes
Banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi claims responsibility; targets passenger bus and rescue team hours apart.
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Polio incidence: Quetta among high-risk districts
Three-day anti-polio drive kicks off across Balochistan.
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‘Convicts stand automatically disqualified for public office’
NAB appeal against Sherpao adjourned by the apex court.
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Power outage: Gas supply to Guddu thermal plant suspended
Several areas face severe power shortage, sources say supply suspended as PEPCO failed to pay bills of last 6 months.
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Balochistan’s issues: National Party criticises govt apathy
Senator Malik accuses administration of carrying out ‘kill-and-dump operation’ targeting Baloch political...
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Minorities, Hindus in particular, at risk in Balochistan: HRCP
The human rights watchdog asks the govt to pursue political solutions.
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Four suspected Congo cases put into isolation
We cannot declare them infected until the test returns positive says Dr Aadam Khan
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Provincial negligence: No relief for Balochistan’s victims
NDMA cites shortage of resources for keeping its focus on Sindh floods.