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Balochistan lawyers boycott courts over former AG’s non-recovery
Lawyers in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan boycotted courts over the non-recovery of former AG Salahuddin Mengal who was abducted in early April.
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Sadiq Umrani resigns as PPP Balochistan chief
Umrani claimed polls in the province were rigged and under a pre-planned conspiracy he was defeated in PB-28 Naseerabad election.
2 hours ago
Levies foil terror bid in Balochistan’s Pishin district
Bombs, detonators, and an explosive laden vehicle were recovered by the Levies personnel during the operation that lasted for an hour.
3 hours ago
Fire in Umerkot kills girl and 20 livestock
A minor girl was killed and five women received burn injuries, whereas 20 livestock were burnt to death in a fire broke that broke out in Rahal village of Umerkot district.
3 hours ago
Punjab Assembly session called for May 29
During the session, candidates successful in the May 11 polls will be administered their oath as members of the provincial assembly, reports said.
5 hours ago
JI announces names for three ministries in KPK govt
Sirajul Haq, Inayatullah Khan and Habibur Rehman have been put forward for the ministries of education, zakat and finance.
2 days ago
Political deadlock remains in electing Balochistan CM
Former Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif failed to break the deadlock over the nomination of the future chief executive of Balochistan.
2 days ago
Security forces defuse two bombs in Khyber region
Security forces defused on Sunday two bombs on Torkham-Khyber bypass along the Nato supply route.
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Threats continue to haunt Quetta’s Hazara Shia community and the chances of their subsiding in the near future remain slim.