Balochistan

Free Balochistan advertisement on London buses leaves Pakistan fuming again

The World Baloch Organisation has been demanding independence for Balochistan and accuses Pakistan of violating human rights of Balochis. Their previous campaigns in Europe have also managed to infuriate Pakistan.

Nov 14, 2017, 10:30 AM IST

AIG among 3 officers killed in suicide bombing in Pakistan

A suspected suicide bomber on Thursday killed an Additional Inspector General and two other police officers in Pakistan's restive southwestern Balochistan province in a targeted attack, officials said.

Nov 09, 2017, 14:41 PM IST

Pakistan releases family of top Baloch militant commander

Balochistan Home Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said three women and three children, including the family of Dr Allah Nazar were arrested while travelling illegally into Pakistan.

Nov 04, 2017, 15:51 PM IST

Pakistan summons British High Commissioner after 'Free Balochistan' posters take over London

After similar posters seen in Geneva, it was time for several London cars to spread the message of Balochi people. Pakistan though has reacted sharply.

Nov 03, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

Pakistan confirms killing of Chinese couple in Balochistan after DNA testing

Two Chinese nationals were reportedly kidnapped by militants from Balochistan province.

Oct 30, 2017, 21:30 PM IST

Twin blasts rock Pakistan' Baluchistan, 38 injured

Two grenade blasts have rocked Pakistan's restive south-western province of Baluchistan, injuring at least 38 people, police said.

Oct 20, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

Death toll in Pakistan Sufi shrine attack rises to 22

The death toll in the suicide attack at a prominent Shia shrine in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has risen to 22, officials said on Friday.

Oct 06, 2017, 21:05 PM IST

'Free Balochistan' campaign in Switzerland irks Pakistan

Pakistan on Monday summoned Switzerlands envoy designate Thomas Kolly over a "free Balochistan" campaign being run in Geneva.

Sep 19, 2017, 00:54 AM IST

ICJ to resume hearing in Kulbhushan Jadhav case

The judicial body of the United Nations had earlier fixed time limits for the filing of the initial pleadings in the case.

Sep 13, 2017, 18:43 PM IST

4 Shia Hazara community members gunned down in Pakistan

While two women traveling with them remained unhurt as they were sitting in the vehicle when the attackers opened fire on the men who were standing outside.

Sep 11, 2017, 13:28 PM IST

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan not a part of Pakistan: PoK politician

Baloch Human Rights Organisation chairperson Bibi Gul Baloch in January 2017 had claimed that at least 113 mutilated bodies were found dumped across Balochistan last year.

Aug 12, 2017, 10:24 AM IST

Shutdown on first anniversary of Quetta bombing

On June 23 this year, at least 14 people including eight policemen were killed in a suicide car bombing in Quetta.

Aug 08, 2017, 22:34 PM IST

Roadside bomb explodes at Pakistan's Balochistan; fou killed, five injured

In May, 28 people were killed when a suicide bomber targeted the convoy of Senate Deputy Chairman Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri in Balochistans Mastung area.

Jul 29, 2017, 14:19 PM IST

1,000 Shia pilgrims stuck at Pak-Iran border over security fears

Nearly a thousand Shia pilgrims have been stranded at the Pakistan-Iran border in the restive Balochistan border for about a week.

Jul 19, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

Gunmen attacks vehicle carrying senior officer in Pakistan' Balochistan, kill 4 policemen

Gunmen attacked a vehicle carrying a senior police officer in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killing him and three other policemen.

Jul 13, 2017, 15:30 PM IST

Balochistan National Party's leader shot dead in Quetta

Naveed Dehwar, a leader of Balochistan National Party (BNP), and his guard were shot dead in Quetta city, police said.
 

Jul 06, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Pakistan minister Rehmat Saleh Baloch survives rocket attack

In May, 28 people were killed when a suicide bomber targeted the convoy of Senate Deputy Chairman Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri in Balochistan's Mastung area.

Jul 06, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

Pakistan: FIA arrests Balochistan journalist for criticising state institutions

The Express Tribune quoted FIA officials as saying, Zafarullah Achakzai, who reports for the Qudrat daily newspaper, was taken under custody under Prevention of Cyber Act 2016.

Jun 30, 2017, 10:10 AM IST

15,000-strong special force to protect Chinese in Pakistan

Pakistan has deployed a special military force of 15,000 for the protection of Chinese working on CPEC and other similar projects.

Jun 26, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

United Nations chief condemns separate bomb attacks in Pakistan

Dozens of people were killed and more than 100 were injured in the two separate attacks.

 

Jun 24, 2017, 09:57 AM IST