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Provincial negligence: No relief for Balochistan’s victims
NDMA cites shortage of resources for keeping its focus on Sindh floods.
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Water woes — Part I: Quetta digs deeper as water runs dry
Water scarcity in the province could lead to mass migration, fear officials.
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Bugti murder case: Balochistan govt seeks arrest warrant for Musharraf
Advocate General, Amanullah Kanrani assures court that warrants for the accused will be submitted within 4 weeks.
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US citizen kidnapped, released within 1 hour
Malik Arshad was detained with his nephew on the Qambarani Road.
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‘Taliban moving to Quetta from FATA’
Interior minister says Afghan nationals involved in ‘most terror attacks’.
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Official negligence: Balochistan forest cover decreasing at alarming rate
Authorities struggle to update century-old Forest Act in place since 1890.
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Blast site visit: Quetta official gets angry reception
Angered residents used harsh language against additional commissioner and even, reportedly, tried to ‘manhandle’ him.
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Terror in Quetta: Taliban ‘avenge’ arrest of senior al Qaeda cadre
26 killed in twin suicide attacks at the residence of FC brigadier, his wife among the dead.
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Reko Diq to get Balochistan government approval: Report
Balochistan government likely to give a go ahead for the project later this month, says newspaper.
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Balochistan floods: 40 mud houses collapse in Kalat
Stranded by flash floods, 350 Hindu pilgrims rescued from Nani Hinglaj hills.
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‘Baloch separatists willing to talk peace’
PPP senator in Balochistan discloses that Baloch insurgents are willing to negotiate with govt.
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Malik sabotaged Balochistan peace process, says Raisani
Senator Raisani says interior minister resorts to violence for restoring peace in Quetta.
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Senior al Qaeda leader arrested from Quetta: ISPR
Younis al Mauritani picked up from suburbs of Quetta.
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Met Department predicts heavy rainfall for Balochistan
Around 48 millimeters of rain has been recorded in Kalat in the last 24 hours.
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Suspected extortionists: Hindu trader shot dead in Balochistan
Police said Seth Ado Mal was opening his shop in main Hub town when armed assailants opened fire on him.
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Balochistan flooding: Efforts underway to rescue Hindu pilgrims
Lasbela administration along with Abdul Sattar Edhi try to rescue 250 pilgrims stranded due to a flash floods.
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Flash floods: Rains wreak havoc in Balochistan
Residents move to higher ground as outfall drains breach their banks.
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Eidul fitr: Refugees celebrate Eid with Afghanistan
Congregations were held at different refugee camps in Qila Abdullah, Pishin and other areas of the province.
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11 killed in powerful blast outside Quetta mosque
The bomb was detonated when people were returning home after Eid prayers.
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Quetta Express assault: Train attack suspect arrested from Mach
Case registered against miscreants under the anti-terrorism act.
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Deadly ambush: Attack on Quetta Express leaves 3 dead, 19 injured
Militants targeted the Peshawar-bound train from a nearby mountain top.
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Illegal movement: Two trucks carrying explosives seized
Drivers say material was to be used for mining in Harnai, Balochistan.
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Kidnapping for ransom: Dadhar shutdown after Hindu trader’s abduction
Gur Bakhsh Lal was kidnapped from near a police checkpoint.
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Protest: Balochistan shut on Bugti death anniversary
No incident of violence was reported from any part of the province.
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Corruption cases: Rind disqualified for concealing facts
Despite being disqualified to hold office for 10 years, he submitted papers for 2009 Senate elections.
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Baloch insurgency: ‘Supporters of the state will be welcomed’
IG FC says government negotiating with rebels to retain peace.
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Bugti murder: Footages sought for inclusion as evidence
The investigation team has contacted news channels in Quetta.
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Two killed and four injured in attack on bakery
Unidentified armed assailants barged into a bakery near Chaman Housing Scheme.
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Hunters from DG Khan killed in Balochistan
Hundreds of empty bullet casings were found from the crime scene.
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Human rights violations: Report on Balochistan submitted to Senate
The Senate Committee was headed by Awami National Party (ANP) leader Afrasiab Khattak.
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Drought recovery funds for Balochistan embezzled
Audit finds irregularities worth Rs57.4 million in funds.
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Balochistan Assembly: Absence of lawmakers delays resolutions
Devolved ministries and health bill could not be passed.
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Balochistan unrest: 19 NATO tankers torched in Mastung
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on NATO supply tankers en route to Afghanistan.
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Democratic process: Balochistan seeks quick completion of voters’ list
Quetta appears keen to hold local govt polls.
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Police Act 2011: Balochistan gets police transfer powers
Provincial assembly adopts bill granting police posting powers to admin.
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Five Nato oil tankers torched
Levies official claims attack took place due to police negligence.
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Balochistan Unrest: BNM activist among two found dead in Pasni
The deceased were identified as BNM activist Sajid Baloch resident of Jiwani, Khalid Baloch resident of Pasni.
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Shooting incidents in Quetta, 12 dead
Shooting incidents in Balochistan have claimed twelve lives including that of a former provincial minister's son.
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Rash Driving: Pishin car-truck collision kills 16
The car was on its way to Chaman from Quetta
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Akbar Bugti case: Govt seeks documents for Musharraf’s extradition
BHC criticises govt for not taking interest in Bugti murder case.
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Centre authorises Balochistan to launch dialogue with political forces
President Asif Ali Zardari said that the provincial government needs to engage all sections of society.
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Provincial assembly: No consensus on new provinces in Balochistan
PML-Q’s resolution on solving the problem on ‘political’ basis withdrawn.
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Mach attack: Gas pipeline blown up
Supply suspended to Bolan district and parts of Quetta.
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Violence continues: 3 more dumped bodies found in Balochistan
The incidents depict a worsening security situation of the province.
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Something for everyone: From Balochistan troubles, the unscrupulous can gain
Estate agents threaten non Baloch to lower land prices.
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Grenade attack on Quetta checkpost injures two FC personnel
FC personnel are in serious condition but out of danger, no group has claimed responsibility yet.
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PFUJ condemn killing of journalist in Balochistan
Muneer Shakir was heading home from Khuzdar Press Club when some unknown armed men opened fire on him.
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Bomb blast at hotel in Dera Allah Yar kills 13
Police say the death toll could rise as several people were believed to be trapped in the rubble.
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Reckless driving: 14 dead in Hub bus accident
The bus fell into a ditch due to overspeeding.
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‘Arms cache seized from Jamil Bugti, Humayun Marri’
Security forces claim finding stockpiles of arms in both houses.