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24th April, 2013
Four blasts kill 6 in Quetta; LJ claims responsibility
The banned LJ claimed responsibility for the car bomb attack. A spokesman for the group called local reporters and said it had carried out the attack.
The banned LJ claimed responsibility for the car bomb attack. A spokesman for the group called local reporters and said it had carried out the attack.
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21st February, 2013
The systematic extermination of Hazaras
How long will the international community keep passively watching the Hazaras collect their dead bodies?
How long will the international community keep passively watching the Hazaras collect their dead bodies?
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17th January, 2013
The talkative dead
The Alamdar dead’s voice rose as one and asked: “What started with the Ahmadis is not going to end with the Shias. Who is next?”
The Alamdar dead’s voice rose as one and asked: “What started with the Ahmadis is not going to end with the Shias. Who is next?”
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16th January, 2013
Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan IV
Indian soldiers are cowards. One Muslim soldier is equal to 10 Hindu soldiers … yet, we have never won any war against India.
Indian soldiers are cowards. One Muslim soldier is equal to 10 Hindu soldiers … yet, we have never won any war against India.
15th January, 2013
Toronto stands in solidarity with Hazaras in Pakistan
In the climate of despair and gloom, there is still some hope left when Sunni students arrange protests to support Shias in Pakistan.
In the climate of despair and gloom, there is still some hope left when Sunni students arrange protests to support Shias in Pakistan.
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12th January, 2013
Silencing the voice of the voiceless
Irfan Ali Khudi lost his life trying to save another at the blast site on Alamdar road, Quetta. His death is a symbolic embodiment of his life.
Irfan Ali Khudi lost his life trying to save another at the blast site on Alamdar road, Quetta. His death is a symbolic embodiment of his life.
11th January, 2013
Attack on Nato terminal leaves two dead in Quetta
Meanwhile, another loud explosion spread fear among the citizens when a roadside bomb exploded near the city’s Sariab Road area.
Meanwhile, another loud explosion spread fear among the citizens when a roadside bomb exploded near the city’s Sariab Road area.
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11th January, 2013
Of Deaths and Marches
The challenge of the Pakistani writer is to find new ways of writing about death - death that refuses to reveal which murmured prayer will yield some respite from this time of constant endings.
The challenge of the Pakistani writer is to find new ways of writing about death - death that refuses to reveal which murmured prayer will yield some respite from this time of constant endings.
11th January, 2013
At least 93 lives lost in Quetta explosions
As many as 93 people were killed and 121 injured in suicide and car bomb blasts in Quetta’s Alamdar Road area on Thursday night.
As many as 93 people were killed and 121 injured in suicide and car bomb blasts in Quetta’s Alamdar Road area on Thursday night.
10th January, 2013
Intelligence official, two others killed in Quetta
An intelligence official, a cleric and a political activist were killed in separate attacks here on Wednesday.
An intelligence official, a cleric and a political activist were killed in separate attacks here on Wednesday.
7th January, 2013
Incidents of violence in Quetta claim three lives
Three people were killed and another three were injured in incidents of firing in various parts of Quetta, DawnNews reported on Monday.
Three people were killed and another three were injured in incidents of firing in various parts of Quetta, DawnNews reported on Monday.
29th December, 2012
Gunmen kill four policemen in Quetta: police
The attackers sprayed bullets at police on a routine vehicle patrol. “Three policemen died on the spot, while one expired at hospital,” said a police officer.
The attackers sprayed bullets at police on a routine vehicle patrol. “Three policemen died on the spot, while one expired at hospital,” said a police officer.
21st December, 2012
Journalist, two others shot dead
A local journalist and two other people were shot dead in Bolan district late on Thursday night.
A local journalist and two other people were shot dead in Bolan district late on Thursday night.
26th November, 2012
Quetta police arrest suspect, recover weapon
The Quetta police arrested a suspected person from Gwalmandi area and recovered a pistol from his possession.
The Quetta police arrested a suspected person from Gwalmandi area and recovered a pistol from his possession.
10th November, 2012
Three people killed in separate incidents in Quetta
Two people lost their lives when a vehicle in Qandhari Bazaar was fired upon, while one person was gunned down on Double Road.
Two people lost their lives when a vehicle in Qandhari Bazaar was fired upon, while one person was gunned down on Double Road.
6th November, 2012
Attack on yellow cab kills three in Quetta
According to police, the gunmen opened fire at the cab, which was carrying five people to a town in Hazara district, injuring all passengers.
According to police, the gunmen opened fire at the cab, which was carrying five people to a town in Hazara district, injuring all passengers.
16th October, 2012
Three killed in attack on minister’s house in Quetta
A guard, deployed outside provincial minister Asfandyar Kakar’s house, and two armed assailants have been killed in an exchange of fire.
A guard, deployed outside provincial minister Asfandyar Kakar’s house, and two armed assailants have been killed in an exchange of fire.
6th October, 2012
Doctor shot dead by unknown gunmen in Mastung
Medical Officer of District Hospital Mastung Dr Abdul Hamid Shahwani was shot dead by unknown assailants.
Medical Officer of District Hospital Mastung Dr Abdul Hamid Shahwani was shot dead by unknown assailants.
3rd October, 2012
At least three arrested, weapons recovered in Quetta
Police have arrested three suspected persons and recovered illegal weapons from their possession in Pashtoonabad area of the provincial capital.
Police have arrested three suspected persons and recovered illegal weapons from their possession in Pashtoonabad area of the provincial capital.
27th August, 2012
At least eight dead in Balochistan
Gunmen shot dead eight people in attacks on two buses as rebels in Balochistan staged a strike to mark the anniversary of a tribal leader's death.
Gunmen shot dead eight people in attacks on two buses as rebels in Balochistan staged a strike to mark the anniversary of a tribal leader's death.
