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Deadly Bomb Blasts Rock Pakistan: 3 Killed, 20 Injured, Confirm Authorities
The initial incident unfolded in the Quetta district's Kuchlak area, where a devastating blast tore through a mosque during Maghrib prayers on Monday. Regrettably, the explosion claimed the life of a dedicated policeman and left 15 individuals wounded, recounted a police spokesperson.
Baloch Insurgents Strike Gwadar Port Authority: 8 Terrorists Neutralized 'sent to hell'
The BLA, a separatist group vehemently opposed to China's investments in Balochistan, alleges both China and Pakistan of exploiting the province's abundant resources. Despite these accusations being dismissed by authorities, the BLA continues its armed resistance.
52 dead, 50 injured in 'suicide' blast near Balochistan mosque
The incident took place near the Madina Masjid in Mastung district.
Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan and the international standards of human rights
The history of enforced disappearance is quite fearful. Some of the first people who were abducted in Balochistan included Asad Mengal accompanied by Ahmad Shah and hundreds of others, mostly from, Balochistan’s Kohistan Marri region during the 1970s.
Baloch activists decry televised interviews of alleged woman suicide bomber
The 27-year-old single mother of two, who belongs to the Gumazi area of Kech district, was arrested by the Counterterrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan in March this year, Dawn reported. Authorities accused her of being a member of the banned Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and alleged that she was planning a suicide attack, Dawn reported.
Balochistan faces mounting public frustration pertaining to enforced disappearances: Pakistan human rights body
A fact-finding mission led by HRCP has observed a palpable sense of anger among ordinary citizens, many of whom went so far as to refer to Balochistan as a 'colony' of the state during meetings with the organisation. The team spoke to a wide range of civil society members, including human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, and members of the fisherfolk community, as well as political leaders and members of the administration in Gwadar, Turbat, Panjgur and Quetta.
Pakistan forces withdraw after Baloch militant group vows to attack police stations with rocket launchers, mortars
In fierce clashes late on Wednesday, the criminals had fired rocket launchers, mortars and other weapons at the poorly equipped police force for more than five hours. Dera Ghazi Khan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Khurram Ali Shah told Dawn that a heavy exchange of fire ended up in the killing of proclaimed offender and ringleader of a notorious gang, Khuda Bukhsh Lound, who also had a head money of Rs1.8 million against him.
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