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1 day ago
Quetta plunges into darkness after power breakdown
Quetta, Pishin, Killa Abdullah, Kalat, Mastung and other central parts of Balochistan plunged into darkness after power supply from two transmission lines suddenly disrupted.
Quetta, Pishin, Killa Abdullah, Kalat, Mastung and other central parts of Balochistan plunged into darkness after power supply from two transmission lines suddenly disrupted.
1 day ago
Five persons gunned down in Balochistan’s Sibi area
At least five persons including four women were killed whereas another two were injured in a firing incident in Balochistan's Sibi town, police said.
At least five persons including four women were killed whereas another two were injured in a firing incident in Balochistan's Sibi town, police said.
3 days ago
Unyielding Zehri tests PML-N’s skills in Balochistan
The PML-N is in a fix over government formation in Balochistan as its provincial chief, Sardar Sanaullah Zehri, has refused to quit the race for the office of chief minister.
The PML-N is in a fix over government formation in Balochistan as its provincial chief, Sardar Sanaullah Zehri, has refused to quit the race for the office of chief minister.
17th May, 2013
Three political parties to form coalition govt in Balochistan
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, National Party and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party have decided to form a coalition government in the province.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, National Party and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party have decided to form a coalition government in the province.
15th May, 2013
What next for the winners?
Do you think the elected government will manage to make a dent in the various issues that threaten to override Pakistan?
Do you think the elected government will manage to make a dent in the various issues that threaten to override Pakistan?
13th May, 2013
PML-N for early Balochistan poll results
Senator Pervaiz Rashid sought resolution of the issue by immediately announcing the results.
Senator Pervaiz Rashid sought resolution of the issue by immediately announcing the results.
12th May, 2013
Nationalists take the lead in Balochistan
Sardar Akhtar Mengal's BNP, however, fared badly - as did the PPP, which was not able to retain a single seat in the province.
Sardar Akhtar Mengal's BNP, however, fared badly - as did the PPP, which was not able to retain a single seat in the province.
10th May, 2013
Largely a family matter
Quetta's NA-259 constituency is peopled by several communities, including the Pakhtun, Baloch, Hazara and those who have come from other provinces.
Quetta's NA-259 constituency is peopled by several communities, including the Pakhtun, Baloch, Hazara and those who have come from other provinces.
9th May, 2013
Attack on PML-N rally in Turbat kills two
At least two people were killed and three others were injured when gunmen opened fire on a PML-N rally in Balochistan’s Turbat region.
At least two people were killed and three others were injured when gunmen opened fire on a PML-N rally in Balochistan’s Turbat region.
8th May, 2013
Gunmen target PML-N candidate in Jhal Magsi; four injured
Unknown assailants targeted the election convoy of Amir Aziz Kurd in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area.
Unknown assailants targeted the election convoy of Amir Aziz Kurd in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area.
8th May, 2013
Militants disrupt power supply in Balochistan
Two transmission lines were blown up, resulting in abrupt suspension of power supply to Quetta and 16 other districts.
Two transmission lines were blown up, resulting in abrupt suspension of power supply to Quetta and 16 other districts.
7th May, 2013
Bomb targets residence of PML-N candidate
In a separate incident, two FC vehicles were destroyed in a road side bomb attack in the Mastung town of Balochistan.
In a separate incident, two FC vehicles were destroyed in a road side bomb attack in the Mastung town of Balochistan.
7th May, 2013
Tribal clash leaves five dead in Balochistan’s Jhal Magsi area
A Levies official told Dawn.com that heavy weaponry was used in the clash, over a tribal feud, in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area.
A Levies official told Dawn.com that heavy weaponry was used in the clash, over a tribal feud, in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area.
7th May, 2013
Courage in dangerous times
“I’m on their hit list,” says Dr Ruquiya Saeed Hashmi, PML-Q candidate from NA-259 in Quetta - who also happens to be a Hazara Shia.
“I’m on their hit list,” says Dr Ruquiya Saeed Hashmi, PML-Q candidate from NA-259 in Quetta - who also happens to be a Hazara Shia.
7th May, 2013
Kayani reviews Balochistan election security
Over 60,000 security personnel, including 7,000 army troops, have been deployed in sensitive areas of Balochistan to provide security.
Over 60,000 security personnel, including 7,000 army troops, have been deployed in sensitive areas of Balochistan to provide security.
6th May, 2013
Young Pakistani IT student wins world challenge
A Pakistani student has won an international competition held to find world's best young IT wizard.
A Pakistani student has won an international competition held to find world's best young IT wizard.
4th May, 2013
Voter turnout: a barometer of electoral dynamics in 2013
Turnout rates in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are, and have historically been, well below the rates found in Punjab and Sindh.
Turnout rates in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are, and have historically been, well below the rates found in Punjab and Sindh.
3rd May, 2013
Balochistan teachers agree to perform election duty
Balochistan teachers agreed after being assured that security would be provided to the polling staff.
Balochistan teachers agreed after being assured that security would be provided to the polling staff.
3rd May, 2013
Man for all seasons
Zafarullah Khan Jamali is one of the politicians who have been around the block — from the PPP, the party with which he started his political career in the 1970s, to Gen Ziaul Haq’s government, the Pakistan Muslim League and later the Pakistan
Zafarullah Khan Jamali is one of the politicians who have been around the block — from the PPP, the party with which he started his political career in the 1970s, to Gen Ziaul Haq’s government, the Pakistan Muslim League and later the Pakistan
2nd May, 2013
Rocket attack at BNP-M candidate’s residence in Khuzdar
Militants fired a rocket at the residence of Abdul Rauf Mengal, the BNP-Mengal's election candidate from the NA-269 seat in Khuzdar.
Militants fired a rocket at the residence of Abdul Rauf Mengal, the BNP-Mengal's election candidate from the NA-269 seat in Khuzdar.
