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Balochistan PM-in-exile seeks India's support at UN for freedom from Pak

Prime Minister of the Balochistan government-in-exile Naela Quadri has sought the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations (UN) for its freedom from Pakistan's illegal occupation. "Prime minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government have an opportunity today to rise in support of Balochistan at the UN, which they may not have tomorrow," Quadri told reporters on Friday, after performing a puja at the VIP ghat of the Ganga here in Uttarakhand, praying for Balochistan's freedom. "Balochistan, which was once an independent country, is under the illegal occupation of Pakistan, which is looting its mineral resources and subjecting its people to all sorts of atrocities. Baloch girls are being raped, houses and orchards are being set on fire," she said. "Pakistan is not doing it alone. It has also roped in China to perpetrate atrocities on the Baloch people," Quadri said. If India stands for Balochistan at the UN, "we will also stand in support of India when our countr

2 terrorist, 2 soldiers killed in attack on FC Camp in Balochistan

The statement said that an operation by the security forces was "underway to capture the terrorists who have been cornered into a building complex" while a heavy exchange of fire was also taking place

76 schools in Balochistan closed or occupied by Pakistani Army: Report

At least 76 schools in Balochistan province have been kept closed or were occupied by the Pakistani Army and turned into military posts, according to the report submitted by the Social Welfare Dept

HRCP raises concerns over disappearances, curbs on press in Balochistan

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has sounded alarm over growing public frustration pertaining to enforced disappearances, economic exclusion, curbs on press freedom

2 killed, 8 injured in bomb explosion in Pakistan's Khuzdar district

He added that a heavy contingent of police had reached the site, and an investigation into the incident was underway

9 Pakistani cops killed, 13 injured in attack in Balochistan province

At least nine security personnel were killed and 13 others injured in a suicide attack on their vehicle in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Monday, police said, in the latest terror attack in the country. The blast near the truck of the Balochistan Constabulary personnel occurred on the Kambri bridge on the Quetta-Sibi highway, the Express Tribune newspaper reported. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Kachhi, Mehmood Notezai, said that the preliminary evidence suggests it was a suicide attack. However, the exact nature of the blast could be ascertained after investigations. He said that a bomb disposal team reached the site of the incident and the area is being searched after the explosion. At least nine personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary were killed and 13 were injured in the bomb attack in Bolan, Notezai said. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. As soon as the incident was reported, local administration and security forces reached t

9 policemen killed, 13 injured in blast in Balochistan province of Pakistan

At least nine security personnel were killed and 13 others injured in a suicide attack on them in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Monday, police said. The blast near the truck of Balochistan Constabulary personnel occurred on the Kambri bridge on the Quetta-Sibi highway, the Express Tribune newspaper reported. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Kachhi, Mehmood Notezai, said that the preliminary evidence suggests it was a suicide attack. However, the exact nature of the blast could be ascertained after investigations. He said that a bomb disposal team reached the site of the incident and the area is being searched after the explosion. At least nine personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary were killed and 13 were injured in the bomb attack in Bolan, Notezai said. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. As soon as the incident was reported, local administration and security forces reached the spot. The Balochistan Constabulary (BC) personnel wer

Pak govt officers forced to contribute 50% of their pays for Turkey relief

Without any formal orders by the Pakistan government, Balochistan government have found a 50% cut in their salaries on the grounds that they are required to contribute to the Turkey relief aid

Protests in Pak's Gwadar threaten country's stability, China's CPEC dream

People of Balochistan are rising up in protests across Pakistan province, threatening stumbling country, challenging politicised army and upsetting Chinese dreams of a transnational corridor project

5 security personnel killed, 15 injured in multiple blasts in Balochistan

The bomb disposal squad reached the site of the attack after reports of another grenade at the site

5 killed, 10 injured in multiple blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan: Report

Five people were killed and 10 others were injured in multiple blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan province, The News International newspaper reported on Sunday.

4 people injured in grenade blast in Pakistan's Quetta, says Balochistan CM

At least four people were injured on Sunday in a grenade blast on the Sabzal Road in Pakistan's Quetta, according to a statement by Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo, reported The Dawn

Pakistan: Blast leaves at least 13 injured in Balochistan's Khuzdar

A day earlier, four police personnel were martyred and as many others wounded in an overnight terrorist attack

Cracks appear in Pakistan's ruling coalition over gold mining project bill

Amid the ongoing political and economic instability in Pakistan, cracks seemed to have appeared in the ruling coalition when two allied parties boycotted a Cabinet meeting over a controversial bill related to the revival of a key gold mining project in the restive Balochistan province. The revival of the Reko Diq copper and gold mine project in Balochistan with billions of dollars at stake was cleared by the Supreme Court last week. A Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the project on Tuesday was boycotted by two coalition partners Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) and Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-Mengal), the Dawn newspaper reported on Wednesday. The annoyed parties were of the opinion that the Reko Diq related bill -- the Foreign Investment (Promotion and Protection) Bill, 2022 -- passed by the Senate on Monday was against the rights of the people of Balochistan and that JUI-F and BNP-Mengal had not been taken on board during the ...

Pakistani security forces kill 9 terrorists in Balochistan: Military

Pakistani security forces have killed nine terrorists and arrested three others during an operation in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, the Military said

Pak army using Chinese drones to crush rebellion in Balochistan: Report

According to reports, the Pakistani Army deployed jets against Baloch nationalists in the highlands of Bolan in Balochistan.

5 terrorists gunned down by Pak Counter Terrorism Dept in Balochistan

The Pakistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and intelligence agencies on Sunday gunned down five terrorists in Balochistan's Mastung district.The operation was jointly conducted by CTD, and intelligence agencies and they recovered arms and ammunition from terrorists' hideouts, reported Geo News.At least three officials conducting the operation were also injured.According to CTD's spokesperson, the operation was jointly conducted with intelligence agencies in Mastung during which five terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with the personnel, reported Geo News.The spokesperson for CTD added that arms and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists' hideout. The department shared that the killed terrorists were planning attacks on forces and pilgrims.Balochistan is in conflict with Pakistan Government since 1947. The cause of conflict along with ethnicity includes economic and political exclusion.Balochistan is the largest province by geographical area in Pakistan, ...

Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Balochistan; 6 soldiers dead

A Pakistani military helicopter crashed in Balochistan province late on Sunday killing all six soldiers on board, the country's media affairs wing said on Monday."All six personnel on board, including two pilots, have embraced shahadat," Dawn newspaper quoted the Pakistan military's public relations wing saying in a statement.No reason was given for the helicopter crash in the southwest area of the country.Former federal minister Fawad Hussain Chaudhry said helicopter flying is getting dangerous and needs engineering evaluation."Heli flying is getting dangerous this needs engineering evaluation, too many crashes ...RIP Braveheart's all were too young to die," Chaudhry tweeted.The latest incident comes weeks after a similar chopper crash took place in August which claimed six lives including Quetta Corps commander Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali, Dawn reported.The chopper had lost contact with the air traffic control in Balochistan's Lasbela district.The remains of the military chopper's wreckage, .

Internet, mobile services restored in Balochistan after brief suspension

Amid devastating floods across Pakistan and frequent power outages, the internet and mobile services in Balochistan were restored after hours of suspension

Flood wreaks havoc in Balochistan, kills 8 more; death toll mounts to 225

Floods continue to wreak havoc in Balochistan as eight more people lost their lives in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 225, ARY News reported