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22nd April, 2013
‘Only democracy can resolve Balochistan issue’
The resolution of Balochistan issue is in establishing a strong parliamentary and democratic system in the country, says Nawabzada Lashkari Raisani.
The resolution of Balochistan issue is in establishing a strong parliamentary and democratic system in the country, says Nawabzada Lashkari Raisani.
14th March, 2013
Czech women tourists kidnapped in Balochistan: officials
Local govt officials said two Czech women entered the province from Iran as tourists and were abducted from an area some 550 km west of Quetta.
Local govt officials said two Czech women entered the province from Iran as tourists and were abducted from an area some 550 km west of Quetta.
22nd February, 2013
In midst of empty rhetoric over Balochistan, election seen as solution
One view says the only solution to the province’s problems at the moment is holding the general elections, open to all of its political elements.
One view says the only solution to the province’s problems at the moment is holding the general elections, open to all of its political elements.
26th January, 2013
Pro-govt militia attacked in Dera Bugti; one killed, five kidnapped
The local administration chief confirmed the raid, saying security forces had been rushed to the area and a search operation had been launched.
The local administration chief confirmed the raid, saying security forces had been rushed to the area and a search operation had been launched.
15th January, 2013
Balochistan already under army control, says Mengal
Akhtar Mengal said when Akbar Bugti could be traced and killed in the mountains why could the terrorists involved in sectarian killings not be reached.
Akhtar Mengal said when Akbar Bugti could be traced and killed in the mountains why could the terrorists involved in sectarian killings not be reached.
15th January, 2013
Nationalism, religion a deadly mix in Balochistan
For the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi's Baloch incarnation — the Hazara community is the ideal target on both ethnic and religious basis.
For the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi's Baloch incarnation — the Hazara community is the ideal target on both ethnic and religious basis.
8th January, 2013
Hafiz Saeed meets Talal Bugti, urges solution to Balochistan crisis
During the meeting, the two discussed Balochistan’s security situation as well as the country’s political situation.
During the meeting, the two discussed Balochistan’s security situation as well as the country’s political situation.
27th December, 2012
Baloch rights activists hold protest against Awaran operation
Activists took to the streets in protest against a search operation launched by security forces in the Mashkay subdivision of Awaran district.
Activists took to the streets in protest against a search operation launched by security forces in the Mashkay subdivision of Awaran district.
19th December, 2012
BA Speaker Bhootani likely to face no-trust motion
Twenty-four MPAs belonging to JUI-F, PPP, BNP and PML-Q have signed the proposal. Voting on the motion is likely to take place on Dec 26.
Twenty-four MPAs belonging to JUI-F, PPP, BNP and PML-Q have signed the proposal. Voting on the motion is likely to take place on Dec 26.
10th December, 2012
Governor signed Reko Diq accord without cabinet’s approval, says AG Kanrani
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, was hearing the Reko Diq case.
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, was hearing the Reko Diq case.
14th November, 2012
Balochistan govt increases compensation amount for terrorism victims
Complying with the apex court’s directives, the compensation amount being paid to victims of terrorism has been increased from 0.4 to Rs 1 million.
Complying with the apex court’s directives, the compensation amount being paid to victims of terrorism has been increased from 0.4 to Rs 1 million.
13th November, 2012
Controversial BA session ends with reposing confidence in Raisani
Forty six of the 65-member Balochistan Assembly voted in favour of the chief minister when a resolution was tabled by BNP leader Syed Ehsan Shah.
Forty six of the 65-member Balochistan Assembly voted in favour of the chief minister when a resolution was tabled by BNP leader Syed Ehsan Shah.
8th November, 2012
Balochistan case: Petition filed for review of SC’s interim order
The petition states that running a government or evaluating the performance of governments was outside the mandate constitutionally delegated to the judiciary.
The petition states that running a government or evaluating the performance of governments was outside the mandate constitutionally delegated to the judiciary.
6th November, 2012
Balochistan and US elections
The Baloch say what serves their interests is that Pakistan be faced with a demanding American president.
The Baloch say what serves their interests is that Pakistan be faced with a demanding American president.
3rd November, 2012
Judiciary can’t dissolve Balochistan govt: Gilani
The former premier said the mandate of the Balochistan government should be respected otherwise separatist elements would benefit from it.
The former premier said the mandate of the Balochistan government should be respected otherwise separatist elements would benefit from it.
2nd November, 2012
Balochistan case: Interior ministry presents report
The report stated that the government was fully aware of its duties, adding that, it was taking a number of steps to improve the security situation in Balochistan.
The report stated that the government was fully aware of its duties, adding that, it was taking a number of steps to improve the security situation in Balochistan.
31st October, 2012
Balochistan case: SC directs govt to submit report
The bench expressed its displeasure of the failure of the interior secretary to submit a report on the province's law and order situation.
The bench expressed its displeasure of the failure of the interior secretary to submit a report on the province's law and order situation.
25th October, 2012
BHC disposes of plea as two missing men reach home
A statement of one of the previously missing under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedure Code was also submitted confirming both had reached their homes.
A statement of one of the previously missing under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedure Code was also submitted confirming both had reached their homes.
20th October, 2012
Govt asked to file review plea in Balochistan case
Governor Zulfiqar Magsi said the provincial government had been asked to file a petition in the court against its interim order on the province's security situation.
Governor Zulfiqar Magsi said the provincial government had been asked to file a petition in the court against its interim order on the province's security situation.
18th October, 2012
Malik suggests Senate committee on Balochistan
The interior minister said the committee should summon the commissioner Khuzdar and other authorities concerned and assure strict action against them.
The interior minister said the committee should summon the commissioner Khuzdar and other authorities concerned and assure strict action against them.
