Balochistan
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72 dead as monsoon floods ravage Pakistan, fears of 2022 disaster resurface
World | Jul 07, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTAt least 72 people have died and over 130 injured across Pakistan after 10 days of intense monsoon rains triggered flash floods, collapsed homes and cut off highways. Authorities fear a repeat of the 2022 flood disaster as warnings grow and emergency alerts remain in place nationwide.
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SCO Showdown: What drove India's tough talk and its history of resisting China-Pakistan moves
World | Jun 26, 2025, 01:25 PM ISTPeace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terrorism, Rajnath Singh says at SCO meet. His remarks delivered in the presence of both Chinese and Pakistani defence ministers mark the first such trilateral setting since the 2020 Galwan clash.
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Balochistan Liberation Army claims control of Surab city, sets police station, govt buildings ablaze
World | May 30, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTThe Balochistan Liberation Army’s takeover of Surab marks a major escalation in the separatist insurgency, raising fears of increased instability and fragmentation in Pakistan.
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BLA claims Afghanistan Army has launched attack on Pakistan along border areas | VIDEO
World | May 29, 2025, 11:08 PM ISTThe conflict reportedly escalated Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire on some Afghan areas along the border.
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India rejects Pakistan's claims on blast in Balochistan's Khuzdar, calls allegations baseless
India | May 21, 2025, 06:12 PM ISTIndia has firmly rejected Pakistan’s accusation of Indian involvement in a suicide bombing that killed five people in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district. The MEA said the allegation is baseless and part of Pakistan’s habitual strategy to deflect attention from its internal failures.
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5, including 3 children, killed, 38 injured after suicide car bomb hits school bus in Pakistan
World | May 21, 2025, 12:04 PM ISTA local deputy commissioner, Yasir Iqbal, said the attack took place in the district of Khuzdar as the bus was transporting children to a military-run school in the city.
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Baloch rebels release footage of Jaffar Express Hijack, claims execution of 214 Pakistani troops
World | May 19, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTThe Baloch Liberation Army has released a video detailing its March hijacking of the Jaffar Express, claiming the execution of 214 Pakistani military hostages and reigniting calls for Balochistan’s independence.
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Baloch leader declares independence from Pakistan; urges India, global community for support
World | May 14, 2025, 09:19 PM ISTAccording to Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch, the world must not accept Pakistan's narrative on Balochistan, which, he said, was forcibly annexed with the involvement of foreign powers.
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14 Pakistani soldiers killed in twin attacks in Balochistan, BLA claims responsibility
World | May 08, 2025, 08:48 AM ISTThe attacks on Pakistani armed forces in Balochistan highlight the persistent unrest in the region, where separatist groups have been carrying out a prolonged struggle seeking independence from Pakistan.
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Six Pakistani soldiers killed in Balochistan IED blas, BLA suspected behind series of attacks
World | May 06, 2025, 08:04 PM ISTSix Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suspected separatist IED attack in Balochistan’s Bolan region, amid rising militant activity and regional instability.
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Pakistan shocker: 7 bullet-ridden bodies found in Balochistan, angry mob stages protest
World | Apr 29, 2025, 06:01 PM ISTNotably, finding bullet ridden bodies in Pakistan's Balochistan is not uncommon. After the bodies were recovered, an angry mob gathered at the site and staged a protest.
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Balochistan: 4 Pakistani troops killed as roadside bomb targeting security vehicle explodes
World | Apr 25, 2025, 04:35 PM ISTThe latest attack came a day after a roadside bomb hit a vehicle and killed three people in Kalat, a district in Balochistan. No one has claimed responsibility for the overnight attack.
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Four suspects arrested for 'facilitating' Jaffar Express attack in Pakistan's Balochistan
World | Mar 26, 2025, 05:38 PM ISTThe attack on the Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Balochistan resulted in the death of 26 hostages, including 18 security personnel. In the latest update, 4 suspects have been arrested for facilitating the Jaffar Express hijack, according to a media report.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Balochistan become an independent country?
Kurukshetra | Mar 25, 2025, 09:53 PM ISTBalochistan's human rights activist Mahrang Baloch exposed Pakistan's government and army to the whole world and now Pakistan has made this girl disappear.
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Pakistan: Bomb explodes near bus carrying security forces; kills 5, injures 10 in Balochistan
World | Mar 16, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTA bomb exploded near a bus carrying security forces in Pakistan's restive southwestern region of Balochistan's Naushki. The incident is reported to have killed 5 security personnel, injuring 10 others.
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Baloch rebels claim execution of 214 hostages, blame Pakistan's 'stubbornness'
India | Mar 14, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTThe Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for executing 214 hostages, blaming Pakistan’s refusal to negotiate. The group details ‘Operation Darra-e-Bolan,’ accusing Pakistan of military failures.
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Why is Balochistan seeing a surge in violent attacks? What's driving separatists to strike now?
World | Mar 14, 2025, 05:31 PM ISTThe local population in Balochistan has accused Pakistan of exploiting the region's resources while neglecting the local communities. Additionally, the Chinese investment has also alienated the Baloch population further.
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Jaffar Express driver recalls 'terrifying' moment when insurgents attacked train: Here's the ordeal
World | Mar 14, 2025, 12:22 PM ISTJaffar Express, carrying 440 passengers from Quetta to Peshawar, is reported to have been hijacked as bogies were derailed after militants detonated an explosive under the train’s engine.
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Terror must end for Pakistan to progress: PM Shehbaz Sharif on Jaffar Express attack
World | Mar 13, 2025, 09:14 PM ISTPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan cannot progress without eliminating terrorism from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He condemned the attack and warned against anti-army propaganda.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 13, 2025
India | Mar 14, 2025, 05:52 PM ISTPakistan train hijack: The attack began on Tuesday when BLA insurgents blew up a section of railway track, forcing the Jaffar Express to halt inside a tunnel near Gudalar and Piru Kunri in a mountainous area.