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How cities embraced change
Tabdeeli aa gayee hai. This was PTI's slogan in the run-up to the general election. Once the results poured in, it appeared the change had been limited to KP
Tabdeeli aa gayee hai. This was PTI's slogan in the run-up to the general election. Once the results poured in, it appeared the change had been limited to KP
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
Election related violence continues in Balochistan
At least five people were injured and several vehicles were also damaged in a bomb blast targeting the election office of PPP in Quetta.
At least five people were injured and several vehicles were also damaged in a bomb blast targeting the election office of PPP in Quetta.
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
Double challenge: Being Hazara & the first woman to stand in Quetta for NA
Ruquiya Hashmi, a doctor and a former soldier, faces a double challenge — as well as being Hazara she is also the first woman to…
Ruquiya Hashmi, a doctor and a former soldier, faces a double challenge — as well as being Hazara she is also the first woman to…
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
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
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.
4th May, 2013
Bomb attack at Jamaat-i-Islami election office in Quetta
At least two people were injured when militants hurled a hand held bomb at the electoral office of the JI in the capital of Balochistan province.
At least two people were injured when militants hurled a hand held bomb at the electoral office of the JI in the capital of Balochistan province.
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.
2nd May, 2013
Two polling stations blown up in Balochistan
A boys' primary school and a middle school were bombed at the village of Chattar in Naseerabad district in the southwestern province of Balochistan.
A boys' primary school and a middle school were bombed at the village of Chattar in Naseerabad district in the southwestern province of Balochistan.
2nd May, 2013
NP not to boycott polls despite attacks
NP secretary general said while addressing a press conference at the Quetta Press Club that no one could deprive the masses of their right to vote on gunpoint.
NP secretary general said while addressing a press conference at the Quetta Press Club that no one could deprive the masses of their right to vote on gunpoint.
27th April, 2013
Grenade attacks in Quetta, Turbat
The residence and an office of two National Party candidates were attacked in Balochistan by unidentified men. No loss of life was reported.
The residence and an office of two National Party candidates were attacked in Balochistan by unidentified men. No loss of life was reported.
24th April, 2013
Bomb blast injures 13 in Quetta
Wednesday's blast followed a series of explosions on Tuesday in which at least six people were killed, DawnNews reported.
Wednesday's blast followed a series of explosions on Tuesday in which at least six people were killed, DawnNews reported.
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.
16th April, 2013
Massive quake kills 34 in Pakistan: officials
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Balochistan's Mashkel area alone has sharply risen to 34, with 80 injured.
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Balochistan's Mashkel area alone has sharply risen to 34, with 80 injured.
16th April, 2013
Quetta lawyers protest, call for recovery of Balochistan’s former AG
Lawyers reached the provincial governor's residence where they chanted slogans against the govt and law enforcement agencies and demanded that Mengal be recovered.
Lawyers reached the provincial governor's residence where they chanted slogans against the govt and law enforcement agencies and demanded that Mengal be recovered.
8th April, 2013
Blast targeting Nadra office in Kharan injures four
Unknown motorcyclists lobbed a hand grenade at the Nadra office leaving four injured and partially damaging the building.
Unknown motorcyclists lobbed a hand grenade at the Nadra office leaving four injured and partially damaging the building.
7th April, 2013
Gas pipeline blown up in Balochistan
A gas pipeline explosion in the Uch area of Balochistan caused a reduction of 525 MW and shelved the electricity supply in many areas of Punjab.
A gas pipeline explosion in the Uch area of Balochistan caused a reduction of 525 MW and shelved the electricity supply in many areas of Punjab.
7th April, 2013
Man injured in attack on polls office
Unidentified men on a motorcycle hurled a hand-grenade into the backyard of the DEC’s office, leaving a man injured and damaging part of the building.
Unidentified men on a motorcycle hurled a hand-grenade into the backyard of the DEC’s office, leaving a man injured and damaging part of the building.
