Abdullah Zehri

5 injured in blast near bank in Turbat, probe launched to identify cause: police

SHO Yasin Baloch says initial investigation indicates the explosion was caused by a hand grenade. Updated 11 Sep, 2024 02:01pm

5 dead in Balochistan, 4 in KP as rains continue to wreak havoc countrywide

Karakoram Highway reopened for traffic after blockage last night; Lahore sees heavy downpours while Sindh braces for more showers. Updated 03 Sep, 2024 06:41pm

2 injured in grenade attack on Quetta security checkpoint: police

Area cordoned off and investigation underway, says DSP Durrani; cause of the explosion uncertain. Updated 01 Sep, 2024 05:26pm

Quetta Press Club barred from hosting events without NOC due to ‘law and order situation’

Notification says prior approval needed for events of organisations, political parties; press bodies condemn move, call for review. Updated 28 Aug, 2024 10:05pm

Traders across Pakistan observe shutter-down strike against tax reforms

Shops in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and other cities remain closed in protest against heavy taxes under Tajir Dost Scheme. Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:23pm

Balochistan rocked by violence as multiple attacks claim more than 50 lives; 21 terrorists killed

Interior minister says attacks carried out in “a clear and well-thought-out manner”; ISPR reports 14 soldiers, including 4 LEAs personnel, martyred. Updated 27 Aug, 2024 10:36am

23 travellers offloaded, shot dead in Balochistan’s Musakhail after identity check: official

Gunmen also set 23 vehicles ablaze; "The terrorists behind this incident will face severe punishment," PM Shehbaz vows. Updated 26 Aug, 2024 06:18pm

3 killed, policemen among 13 injured in Pishin blast

Two children, a woman killed while 2 cops among wounded; area SHO says explosive material planted on a motorcycle went off in a market. Updated 24 Aug, 2024 05:10pm

Devastating monsoon rains claim 19 lives in Balochistan

Govt imposes emergency in many union councils of Kalat, Ziarat, Awaran, Kachhi, Loralai, Sohbatpur and Lasbela. Updated 19 Aug, 2024 08:23pm

1 dead, 6 injured as explosion rips through Quetta’s Liaquat Market

Balochistan health department does not specify the incident's nature or exact location. Updated 14 Aug, 2024 12:07am

Gwadar sit-in to end as Baloch Yakjehti Committee, govt sign agreement

BYC decides to call off sit-in after 7-point agreement signed, including condition to release all its arrested protesters. Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:08pm

Balochistan govt says ‘unconfirmed rumours of firing by security forces’ in Mastung

Hospital official says 14 injured by firing brought for treatment with five critically injured sent to Quetta. Updated 27 Jul, 2024 10:54pm

PIA to resume direct flights from Quetta to Jeddah

PIA spokesperson says 340 passengers can fly from Quetta to Jeddah within a week through two flights. Published 18 Jul, 2024 07:09pm

3 of 10 picnickers abducted from Quetta return home

Among those freed is customs official Baseer Durrani. Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:01pm

2 Levies personnel, 2 women polio workers injured in Chaman ‘attack’ by protesters

Incident comes as five-day anti-polio campaign was launched nationwide today. Published 03 Jun, 2024 11:49pm

11 dead from gas leak in coal mine near Quetta

The deceased will be moved to their native towns after the funeral prayers, says Chief Mines Inspector Abdul Ghani Baloch. Published 03 Jun, 2024 10:50pm

BAP’s Khalid Hussain Magsi fired at by riverine dacoits wanted by Levies

MNA remains unharmed; President Asif Ali Zardari calls for immediate inquiry; Balochistan CM reprimands administration and police. Updated 30 May, 2024 11:36pm

28 dead, 22 injured as Quetta-bound bus falls into ravine in Balochistan’s Washuk

Women and children among the deceased; Gwadar admin being approached for identification. Updated 29 May, 2024 01:49pm

No compromise or deal with planners and architects, says army chief on May 9 anniversary

PTI slammed as govt, allies issue condemnations throughout the day; PM Shehbaz says riots aimed to "end democracy". Updated 09 May, 2024 10:58pm

7 barbershop workers from Punjab shot dead in late-night attack in Gwadar’s Surbandar

One wounded; CM Bugti calls it "open terrorism"; says will never abandon the bereaved. Updated 09 May, 2024 01:52pm