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Three ‘settlers’ shot dead in Turbat bazaar
Armed men barge into residential quarter of a tailor in main Turbat bazaar and open indiscriminate fire on inmates.
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Raisani, Rehman Malik aim to stabilise security situation
Federal and Balochistan govt agree to take joint action to stabilise the situation as province observes strike.
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Quetta’s water problems escalating
Groundwater level declining, people finding it difficult to get drinking water.
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Four policemen killed in Mastung
Gunmen take away weapons and salaries of 83 policemen.
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Rally in Turbat against disappearances
Relatives urge safe and early recovery of all missing persons who they claimed were whisked away by security agencies.
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Watan cards for Balochistan victims in a week
Govt providing Rs17 billion subsidy to farmers to boost the country's agricultural output, NA told.
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Balochistan lawyers boycott courts
Bar Association demands safe release of Advocate Shahjehan Kasi, who has been missing for two days from near Kalat.
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Levies man gunned down
Hawaldar of Levies Force gunned down by unidentified assailants near Mastung town.
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Seven OGDCL employees kidnapped
Police have sealed all entry and exit points of Jaffarabad district and begun a manhunt.
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Thousands wait to go home
Nearly 90 per cent of the displaced who arrived in Balochistan are still stuck.
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Rich gas reserves found in Jhal Magsi
OGDCL is inviting tenders for building a gas processing plant in Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan.
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Raisani again offers olive branch to insurgents
Governor and Chief Minister reiterate dialogue offer to angry Baloch elements and pledge to protect legitimate rights.
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4,000 Baloch inducted in Pakistan Army
The newly inducted soldiers will serve in fighting, technical and support wings of the army.
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2 NATO tankers torched in Kalat
Unidentified assailants set fire to Nato tankers in Balochistan, killing one person and wounding a child.
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Gunman shoot dead 4 in Quetta
Police sources say an unidentified gunman started indiscriminate firing on Masjid Road killing four people.
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Two killed, 13 injured in Quetta blast
At least two persons, including a policeman, were killed after an explosive device went off along Saryab Road.
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Two students seized in Khuzdar
Two university students are whisked away by armed men late at night.
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Balochistan to set up 100,000 shelters
Balochistan to set up 100,000 shelters, costing Rs50,000 each, within 45 days.
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Amnesty calls for probe over Balochistan violence
AI calls on Pakistan to investigate the alleged torture and killing of more than 40 political leaders and activists.
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No let-up in Balochistan target killings
Five people, including three labourers and local leader of religious party, killed in separate incidents of firing.
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Student of class eight found dead in Khuzdar
Victim identified as Mujeeb Ahmed Zehri, a student of eighth class and a member of Baloch Student Organisation - Azad.
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Musharraf declared ‘liable for murder’
Religious and political groups sign declaration confirming Musharraf be brought to justice.
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‘NATO resources needed for security’
Balochistan govt urges Nato generals to provide resources to police, Balochistan Levies to reinforce safety of cargo.
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Balochistan flood victims wait for Watan cards
Balochistan government fails to provide Watan cards to flood victims as they move back to their flood-hit homes.
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43 suspects rounded up
Police round up 43 suspects during a raid in Kuchlak, allegedly in involved in street crime.
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Two more missing persons found dead
Bodies found in isolated area called Ghanji Droi in Mastung.
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Two more NATO tankers torched near Quetta
Gunmen torch vehicles carrying supplies for Nato troops fighting in neighbouring Afghanistan.
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Balochistan Assembly seeks funds for universities
Members call on provincial government to release Rs500 million in grants immediately to universities.
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Supreme Court urged to take suo motu notice
Relatives of missing persons stages demonstration asking Chief Justice to take suo motu notice of the issue.
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Balochistan Assembly endorses amendment
According to the amendment all madrassas shall refrain from operating without getting themselves registered.
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Missing persons: The wait continues
Disappearances of activists in Balochistan blamed on security agencies, govt says it is not 'ignorant' of the issue.
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Protests over BNP leader’s slaying
Partial strike observed in Quetta, all businesses and trading centres remain closed in Khuzdar, Kalat, Surab, Sibi.
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BNP ministers stage walkout against operation in Awaran
BNP says massive operation launched in Awaran without taking the provincial government into confidence.
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Senior Balochistan National Party leader shot dead
Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) terms Nooruddin Mengal's murder a case of targeted killing.
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Reclaiming land, a most difficult task
Small land owners complain of Balochistan government's lack of cooperation; officers' abuse of power.
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Quorum woes delay two proposed bills
Passage of two bills delayed for three days, as only 12 members present in Balochistan Assembly.
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Highway to nowhere
Floodwater might be receding from most areas but the Sindh-Balochistan National Highway still stands flooded.
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India supporting militancy in Balochistan: Musharraf
In an ongoing series of revelations, Musharraf says India is 'aiding, abetting Militancy in Balochistan.'
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Residents of Gandakha await government attention
Two months after the floods, all seven union councils of Gandakha remain submerged in six to seven feet of water
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JWP announces Rs1 billion bounty for Musharraf
JWP chief announces bounty of Rs1 billion and 100 acres of farmland for Pervez Musharraf.
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Armed men torch 29 oil tankers
Gunmen in the Mitri area of Balochistan set fire to 29 tankers carrying fuel for Nato troops in Afghanistan.
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Back-to-back walkouts mar proceedings
ANP Provincial ministers protest denial of right to speak on Punjab Assembly resolution in favour of Kalabagh Dam.
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Balochistan Assembly demands Watan cards be issued immediately
Balochistan Assembly members demand Watan cards be issued immediately as in other provinces.
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22 NATO tankers torched in Quetta
One person was killed as 22 NATO tankers were torched in an attack claimed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban.
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Chaman route unaffected
Logistic support to Nato forces is continuing from Chaman without interruption.
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CM Raisani decries Centre’s apathy
Chief Minister says federal government not paying heed to the festering problems in his province.
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21 missing persons killed in identical fashion
The recovery of the number of bullet-riddled bodies in Balochistan is at an all-time high.
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Attempt to blow up Zhob airport foiled
Police arrests three suspects plotting to blow up airport and police lines in Zhob.
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Got no rice? Eat fish
With thousands of acres of farm land under water, many farmers have turned to fishing to feed their families.
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Balochistan High Court dissatisfied with probe
BHC expresses dissatisfaction over an investigation into the killing of 10 passengers hailing from Punjab.