Page 8 - Balochistan

Pashtuns in Balochistan in revolt as ethnic nationalism in Pakistan soars

PTM held a protest rally of thousands of people in Balochistan capital Quetta against the imprisonment of its leaders-Ali Wazir and Muhammad Hanif besides putting other civil demands

Pak security forces kill 15 militants in separate ops in Balochistan

The militants killed belonged to banned separatist organisations, officials said.

22 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Pak Balochistan province

A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted a mountainous part of Pakistan's Balochistan province early on Thursday, resulting in collapse of several houses that left at least 22 people dead and over 300 others injured, officials said. Disaster management officials said the death toll may increase, Geo News reported. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad reported that the epicentre of the earthquake was near Harnai at a depth of around 15 kilometres. It further said the exact damage has not yet been confirmed. The quake affected Quetta, Sibi, Harnai, Pishin, Qila Saifullah, Chaman, Ziarat and Zhob in Balochistan. Most of the deaths and injuries were reported from the remote north-eastern district of Harnai. The US Geological Survey said it was a 5.9 magnitude quake that struck at a shallow depth. Shallow quakes can cause more damage. The death toll of 22 was confirmed by Deputy Commissioner of Harnai District Sohail Anwar Hashmi. There were six children among the ...

20 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Pak's Balochistan province

At least 20 people were killed and over 300 others injured after a powerful 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolted a mountainous part of Pakistan's Balochistan province early on Thursday

Pakistan activates satellite air bases near Afghan and India borders

Indian agencies are continuously monitoring Pakistani activities

Taliban suicide bomber blows himself up in Pakistan; 3 killed, 20 injured

The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack

Pakistan's Balochistan provice faces food emergency for 500,000 people: UN

Pakistan's Balochistan province, battered by a harsh winter, a locust invasion, COVID-19, and drought-like conditions, faces a food emergency for about 500,000 people, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday

Clashes outside Pak's Balochistan Assembly as opposition lawmakers protest

Protesting over the issue of unfair distribution of funds, opposition lawmakers had blocked access to the provincial assembly premises to prevent the presentation of the provincial budget

Explosion rocks football ground during match in Pakistan; 12 injured

A football match was underway in Allahabad Town in Hub, the industrial centre of the province, to pay tributes to policemen killed in the line of duty

5 miners, 2 rescuers killed in coal mining disaster in Balochistan's Harnai

At least five coal miners and two rescuers died due to suffocation after a methane gas fire broke out in the southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan

Balochistan: Voices of the underdog

Book review of Balochistan: Bruised, Battered and Bloodied

Seven soldiers killed in Balochistan gun attack, says Pakistani army

Seven Pakistan soldiers were killed in a gun attack on Frontier Corps Balochistan post in Harnai district, according to the country's Army

Balochistan leadership unites to form new government in exile

This was announced by Munir Mengal, president of Baloch Voice Association who is in exile in Paris

Protest at Johnson's residence against enforced disappearances in Baloch

The Free Balochistan Movement held a protest against Pakistan outside the official residence of UK PM Boris Johnson here on the occasion of International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

Pakistani police probe Balochistan minister after killing of journalist

Anwar Jan was killed by two gunmen as he was walking to his home in the town of Barkhan

Activists protest, seek UN intervention to prevent genocide in Balochistan

The Baloch have been fighting against the forceful occupation of their land by Pakistan

Baloch freedom fighters ambush Pak Army posh, 6 personnel killed

During the operation, which was conducted on Sunday, all weapons and ammunition were seized by the Baloch freedom fighters while the army post was set on fire

Atleast eight killed, 23 injured in suicide blast in Pakistan's Balochistan

The attack came the same day UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is in Pakistan, termed the improved security situation in Pakistan as "absolutely remarkable"

The insurrection next door

Book review of Pakistan: The Balochistan Conundrum

Slogan for independent Balochistan raised during Imran Khan's address in US

Balochs living in the US have been raising their voice against alleged atrocities, disappearance and human rights violations in Balochistan by Pakistani security forces