Tag: Balochistan
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Rights body condemns killings of missing persons in fake encounters in Pakistan
Innocent Balochs are being killed in fake encounters and their mutilated bodies are found in remote places, according to several reports.
July 21, 2022 -
Anti-Pak terror outfits regrouping in Balochistan via Iranian provinces
The response, attributed to Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, also mentioned the measures being taken by the government to mitigate this trend, reports Dawn news.
March 29, 2022 -
On The Boil
But with little to show in terms of results, Baluchi insurgency is now turning towards the familiar route of religious sanctification, which oddly enough, overrides ethnic-tribal fixations, and is gaining traction. The man on the centerstage of ensuing Baluch protests is the local Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) leader, Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, leading the Gwadar Ko Huqooq Do Tehreek (Give Rights to Gwadar Movement)
January 8, 2022 -
As Gwadar erupts in protests…
Rather than listening to the pressing demands of Gwadar’s people, the government has come up with a ridiculous and unconstitutional order to suppress the voice of the most marginalised segments. The ongoing protest comprises genuine basic demands which the government can fulfil if it cares enough about the population.
December 7, 2021 -
20 killed, over 300 injured in powerful Pakistan earthquake
The earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted Pakistan's Balochistan on Thursday morning. A state of emergency has been declared in all districts of the province affected by the earthquake
October 7, 2021 -
74 years after a false dawn, Balochistan fights again for its Freedom2.0
What we know as Balochistan today-a province of Pakistan with borders touching Afghanistan and Iran, was called Kalat during British times.
August 12, 2021 -
At least 5 killed, several injured in Pakistan IED blast, no responsibility claimed so far
The law enforcement agencies further informed that the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) that was fitted on a motorcycle in Chaman city's Mall Road area, as reported by The Express Tribune.
August 10, 2020 -
5 Baloch terrorists killed in Pakistan
The terrorists were also involved in the killing of five personnel of the law enforcement agencies.
August 1, 2020 -
1 soldier killed, 3 injured in terror attack in Balochistan
Security forces have come under increasing terror attacks by terrorists in Baluchistan and also the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in recent weeks.
July 26, 2020 -
Butchery in Karachi
The fact that the incident happened when trading was in full swing on Monday morning does point to an intelligence failure.
July 1, 2020 -
7 soldiers dead in twin terror attacks in Balochistan
Earlier this month, five Frontier Corps soldiers and one officer lost their lives after their vehicle was targeted with an IED near the Pakistan-Iran border.
May 19, 2020 -
Balochistan Finance Minister Zahoor Buledi tests positive for Coronavirus
Buledi is the first minister from Balochistan to test positive for COVID-19.
May 14, 2020 -
7 terrorists including two soldiers killed in Pakistan security operation
There is no information about the identification of the killed terrorists yet.
April 11, 2020 -
Coronavirus pandemic: Death toll reaches 58 in Pakistan, over 4,072 infected
The government has extended partial lockdown till April 14 and constantly asking people to stay indoors and follow social distancing.
April 8, 2020 -
Pak PM directs authorities for action against smuggling
"The progress to establish border markets in Balochistan should be sped up," he said.
February 19, 2020 -
12, including children dead in road accident in Pakistan, several injured
As per the initial reports, 10 people died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries later in hospital.
February 15, 2020 -
30 dead due to heavy snow, rain in Pakistan
The new spell of heavy snowfall that started on Saturday night in Quetta continued with small intervals in many other areas of northern Balochistan, according to the Met Office.
January 14, 2020