Stories by Abdullah Zehri

Abdullah Zehri is a Balochistan-based reporter for Dawn News (TV) with more than fifteen years of experience. His reporting focuses on crime, political affairs, the Balochistan Assembly and regional politics. He can be found on X at @AbdullahZehri.

Balochistan govt to approach Interpol to apprehend leaders of banned outfits residing outside Pakistan

A sweeping crackdown against 300 suspected terrorists will be initiated, says CM Bugti. Updated 04 Dec, 2025 09:00pm

Security forces kill 3 terrorists in retaliatory action after attack on FC headquarters in Nokkundi

One of the attackers blew himself up at the main gate of the Frontier Corps headquarters, statement by FC spokesperson says. Updated 01 Dec, 2025 12:47am

Officials foil attempt at migrant smuggling in Balochistan’s Turbat, detain 29 foreign nationals

Detained persons handed over to the FIA for further investigation. Published 02 Nov, 2025 05:26pm

Mobile internet services suspended in Quetta today for 24 hours

In letter to interior ministry, Balochistan govt says suspension needed due to "the peculiar law and order situation and threat perceptions". Published 31 Oct, 2025 12:07pm

At least 13 people, including 2 cops, injured in separate attacks across Balochistan: officials

Police mobile attacked in Dera Murad Jamali, Jaffar Express attacked with rockets. Published 29 Oct, 2025 11:49pm

Three armed men killed in Quetta encounter identified as ‘kidnappers’, say police

Police records show suspects killed were wanted in several abduction cases by Quetta police and were part of a ransom-for-kidnapping gang. Published 26 Oct, 2025 02:05pm

3 suspected robbers killed in shootout with Quetta police

Weapons recovered from the possession of the dacoits, Saddar DSP Shaukat Jadoon says. Published 25 Oct, 2025 02:19pm

Brother of National Party’s leader killed in Balochistan’s Panjgur

Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemns incident, orders immediate arrest of the suspects. Updated 20 Oct, 2025 01:27am

‘Display of institutionalised repression’: BYC criticises jail hearing of Mahrang Baloch, other group leaders

Lawyer Israr Baloch says Mahrang's legal team had to attend Saturday's hearing at Quetta District Jail. Published 12 Oct, 2025 11:47pm

10 terrorists killed during CTD operation in Quetta: spokesperson

Ammunition and weapons recovered from slain terrorists, CTD says. Updated 01 Oct, 2025 08:33pm

10 dead, 32 injured in bomb blast near Quetta’s FC headquarters: officials

Emergency declared in hospitals; CM Bugti terms explosion a terrorist attack, says "four terrorists" killed in operation. Updated 30 Sep, 2025 08:43pm

11 killed in separate traffic accidents in Balochistan: officials

Eight burnt alive in Panjgur crash; three killed in Pishin incident. Published 27 Sep, 2025 05:37pm

5 people, including 2 cops, injured in accidental firing at Balochistan governor’s residence in Zhob: police

3 students among the injured; Zhob SSP says SHO's gunman dropped his gun on the ground, resulting in it going off. Published 26 Sep, 2025 02:40pm

Quetta ATC refuses to extend BYC chief Mahrang Baloch’s physical remand: lawyer

The accused is to be sent on judicial remand. Published 26 Sep, 2025 02:37pm

At least 4 injured as blast derails 6 Jaffar Express bogies in Balochistan’s Mastung district

“The train was coming from Peshawar to Quetta and there were 270 passengers on board,” says Pakistan Railways spokesperson. Updated 24 Sep, 2025 12:22am

Balochistan CM condemns murder of Ziarat assistant commissioner, his son

Sarfraz Bugti vows that the murders of the kidnapped father and son will not go in vain. Published 21 Sep, 2025 10:29pm

At least 5 killed, one injured in Balochistan’s Chaman blast

Provincial government says investigation underway to determine nature and reasons of incident, appeals to public to avoid rumours. Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:44pm

At least one dead, two injured as police stations come under attack in Balochistan’s Sherani: DC

Another Levies official remains missing. Updated 17 Sep, 2025 04:27pm

Balochistan cabinet approves landmark policies on transgender rights and minority welfare, bans hate speech

“Our government believes in moving forward with all segments of society and is taking practical steps to protect the rights of marginalised groups," CM Bugti says. Published 12 Sep, 2025 05:36pm

‘Deeply patriarchal attitude’: Lawyers condemn, call for dismissal of IHC CJ over remarks directed at Imaan Mazari

Justice Dogar has warned Mazari of contempt of court case and said that he was just trying to explain things to her as he would "to a child". Updated 12 Sep, 2025 06:54pm