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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.
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Terrorists torch 27 NATO tankers
Two people killed in attack on Nato supply trucks in Balochistan after 30 tankers were torched earlier in the day.
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Balochistan lawmakers discuss flood losses
Balochistan assembly holds debate on flood devastation after unanimously adopting an adjournment motion.
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Musharraf will not return: PML-Q
Claiming Akbar Bugti was murdered, Chaudhry Shujaat says Musharraf will not form a party nor return to...
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Target killings claim three more lives
Police say four people were in a vehicle when assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire at them.
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Minister walks out from assembly session
Provincial minister walks out after he his barred from speaking on the issue of enforced disappearances.
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Missing lawyer’s body found in Khuzdar
Chief justice of the BHC has taken suo motu notice of the kidnappings.
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Plans for new Balochistan universities dropped
Plans for establishing two new universities in Balochistan have been dropped because of financial constraints.
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Thousands of cattle smuggled daily
Illicit transport of livestock and cattle across Pakistan’s borders continues unabated.
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We stopped Balochistan from becoming an inferno: Shujaat
Chaudhry Shujaat says PML-Q had valid reasons for siding with a military ruler during the previous regime.
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Foreigners arrested from Qilla Saifullah
Security forces rounded up 13 foreigners from Qilla Saifullah district, an area bordering with Afghanistan.
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Health minister rules out epidemic threat
Minister says 145,724 flood survivors suffering from different diseases,106 people lost their lives.
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Five drown in Ghandaka floodwaters
Five flood-stricken people of a family, including two women, drowned while two children went missing.
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Five drown as boat capsizes in Jafarabad
Five people drown and two children go missing after relief boat capsizes in Jafarabad, Balochistan.
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‘Govt to move against anti-state elements’
Firdous Ashiq Awan says action will be taken against anti-state elements challenging country's sovereignty.
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Minister unseated by SC
The SC disqualified Balochistan Minster for Labour and Manpower for holding unsatisfactory educational qualifications.
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Pregnant woman, child injured by alleged FC fire
The incident occurred when FC personnel allegedly fired shots in order to disperse a crowd that had gathered.
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Power breakdown in Balochistan
Balochistan remains without power after pylons of 220kw transmission line were blown up in district Naseerabad.
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Desperate for food, people loot trucks
Desperation of flood victims on plain show as police baton-charge them during the distribution of relief goods.















































