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  Pakistan: 11 abducted, gunned down by militants in violence-prone Balochistan province

  World | April 13, 2024 13:14 IST

  Armed militants stopped a bus at a highway in Balochistan's Noshki district and kidnapped nine labourers at gunpoint, all of whom were shot dead later. In a separate incident, two people were killed after militants opened fire on a vehicle.

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  Pakistan: 17 killed, over 30 injured after truck carrying pilgrims falls into ravine in Balochistan

  World | April 11, 2024 10:26 IST

  The pilgrims were on their way to pay homage at the remote Muslim Sufi shrine Shah Noorani on late Wednesday in Balochistan's Khuzdar district. Road accidents are common in Pakistan, mainly due to poor roads, lack of safety awareness and disregard for traffic rules.

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  China condemns attack on Gwadar Port wherein Beijing vowed to build a world-class port in Pakistan

  World | March 21, 2024 16:51 IST

  The port complex hosts several government and paramilitary offices and the strategically located Gwadar Port remains one of the focal points of the billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project.

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  Pakistan: 12 killed after coal mine collapses in Balochistan's Harnai district, 8 rescued

  World | March 21, 2024 6:42 IST

  There were 20 miners reported in the coal mine when it caved in following a methane gas explosion. An extensive rescue operation was green-lit by Balochistan CM Sarfaraz Bugti after which the bodies were recovered and surviving miners rescued.

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  Pakistan: Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude strikes Balochistan province, no casualties reported

  World | March 19, 2024 11:24 IST

  The earthquake jolts were felt in Quetta, Noshki, Chagi, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah, Dalbadin, Pishin and some other areas of the province. However, officials did not report any casualties from any area where the tremors were felt, even as Balochistan has been hit by strong earthquakes before.

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  Pakistan Elections 2024: Explosion rocks Balochistan ahead of polls

  World | February 05, 2024 6:36 IST

  While no casualties were reported, the explosions prompted investigations and a surge in grenade attacks added to the apprehension. With the general elections approaching on February 8, mounting worries emerge over the safety and integrity of the electoral process across Pakistan.

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  Pakistan: Army thwart major coordinated attack on Balochistan province's Mach, kills 6 terrorist

  World | January 30, 2024 16:21 IST

  The rockets were fired from nearby mountains and exploded in different areas of Mach town. After firing rockets, terrorists attacked a camp of the security forces near the central jail and also entered the Mach railway station.

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  What is Baloch Liberation Front which Pakistan targeted in airstrikes in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan

  World | January 18, 2024 23:14 IST

  The tit-for-tat strikes are the highest-profile cross-border intrusions in recent years and have raised alarm over wider instability in the Middle East since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on October 7.

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  Pakistan carries out retaliatory attacks in Iran over earlier airstrikes that killed two

  World | January 18, 2024 9:09 IST

  The development came after Iran admitted to carry out the airstrike in Pakistan and affirmed that they only targeted terrorists and not Pakistani citizens. Iran launched massive airstrikes targeting Jaish al-Adl--a Sunni militant group which largely operates across the border in Pakistan.

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  Pakistan expels Iranian envoy, recalls ambassador from Tehran following Balochistan air strike

  World | January 17, 2024 17:53 IST

  A day after Pakistan claimed Iran of violating its airspace, Islamabad announced to expel the Iranian ambassador while recalling its envoy from Tehran.

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  Pakistan: Two children killed as remotely accessed bomb hidden under vendor’ cart explodes

  World | December 31, 2023 12:52 IST

  The official said that since most of the policemen were on patrolling duty there were no casualties in the police station but its back wall was damaged.

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  Pakistan: Death toll of Mastung suicide blast rises to 60, govt vows action against terrorists

  World | October 01, 2023 12:22 IST

  At least 65 people have died due to the suicide blasts in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which have been repeatedly targeted amid rising terrorist attacks in Pakistan.

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  Pakistan: 55 killed after massive suicide blast in a rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet

  World | September 29, 2023 16:08 IST

  Over the past few months, Mastung has emerged as a dangerous place for civilians with frequent shootings and bomb attacks. In 2018, a suicide bomb blast claimed the lives of 128 people there.

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  Free Balochistan Movement holds protest outside Chinese Embassy in London, Berlin

  World | August 20, 2023 15:43 IST

  Free Balochistan Movement carried out a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in London and Berlin expressing its anger against Pakistan, China, and Iran.

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  Pakistan: BLA that attacked Chinese engineers issues 90-day ultimatum to vacate region, Beijing irks

  World | August 14, 2023 12:47 IST

  Although neither Pakistan nor Chinese governments admitted that their citizens were killed in the attack, BLA spokesman claimed at least four Chinese nationals and eleven Pakistani military personnel were killed, with several others injured.

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  Balochistan calls to mark Pakistan Independence Day as 'BLACK DAY' and August 15 as 'GREAT DAY'

  World | August 14, 2023 11:30 IST

  It is worth mentioning that Pakistan has been imposing stringent laws against Baloch people and even put them behind bars for writing posts that are critical of the government.

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  'PM Modi has opportunity today', Balochistan PM-in-exile seeks support at UN for freedom from Pak

  India | July 29, 2023 16:03 IST

  Prime Minister of the Balochistan government-in-exile Naela Quadri has said that PM Modi and his government have an opportunity today to raise its voice against the atrocities of Pakistan and support Balochistan at the UN for its freedom from Pakistan’s illegal occupation.

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  Pakistan: 3 soldiers killed in terror attack in Balochistan

  World | May 21, 2023 9:44 IST

  In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists attacked the check post that was recently set up to help check extortion efforts targeting coal mines in the area".

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  Black day for Pakistan! 10 students killed, 15 injured as boat capsizes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  World | January 29, 2023 19:13 IST

  Deputy Commissioner Kohat Furqan Ashraf said the boat was carrying 30 people and most of them were children. He said 16 children were rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital.

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  Pakistan: At least 39 dead as passenger coach falls into ravine in Balochistan's Lasbela district

  World | January 29, 2023 14:53 IST

  Pakistan: According to reports, the bus had 48 passengers on board, who were travelling from Quetta to Karachi.