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Monthly Archives: September 2014

Balochistan: a land divided

Saher Baloch The area of Baleecha in Tump tehsil is eerily silent. Destroyed mud houses, schools and a virtually vacant bazaar are all that is left in one part of it, which just a week ago housed about 10,000 people. The one or two people on the street scurry away when I approach them. The first thing on the minds ...

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Resources of Balochistan would be spent for the welfare of masses – Dr Malik

Bari Baloch QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan, Dr Abdul Malik has vowed that the resources of Balochistan would be spent for the welfare of masses and the prime duty of his government is to serve the masses. Addressing tribal notables and political workers in Ziarat district on Saturday he said that in order to make Ziarat the hub of tourism the ...

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Balochistan:A Battle Ground for Journalists

By Yousaf Ajab Baloch Balochistan is being marked for increased violence against journalists   where more than 30 journalists have been killed or firstly abducted and later on killed and dumped while performing their profession. This has become an alarming situation for journalists. Balochistan has been transformed into a battlefield for journalist in order to prevent them from covering unabated human ...

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All Bus and coach stands of Quetta will be shifted to Hazar Gunji till 15th September

Quetta: All the bus and coach stands that are situated inside Quetta city will be shifted to Hazar Gunji by 15th September, according to a statements issued by Quetta development Authority (QDA). A meeting was chaired, on Thursday, by Director General of QDA Noor Ahmad Pirkani. It was decided in that meeting to take stern action against the transporters who ...

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BNP protested against killing of Zikris and journalists

Quetta: Activists of Balochistan National Party (BNP) protested against the target killings of Zikri community, journalists and military operations in Turbat, outside Quetta Press club on Wednesday. BNP activists in huge numbers chanted slogans against provincial government and security forces for their alleged involvement in attacks on Zikri community and journalist Irshad Mastoi. The protestors were carrying placards and banners ...

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Online Shopping Habits of Consumers in Pakistan

Hania Saleem Online shopping has been a huge phenomenon in Pakistan for the past couple of years. Both male and female users have been actively making purchases online. Online stores have gained this popularity due to lower prices, efficient processes, quicker feedback, customer reviews all of which has led to steady trust building in the mind of consumers. Looking closely ...

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Elements involved in illegal allotment of lands in Gwadar are national criminals: Dr Abdul Malik

QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan, Dr Abdul Malik has said that elements involved in illegal distribution and allotment of lands in Gwadar are national criminals and they would be brought to justice. “Protection of coast and resources of Balochistan is our national responsibility,” he expressed these views while addressing Land ownership right distribution among 797 people in Ismail Ward stretching over ...

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War against education

The political turmoil in Islamabad seems to have eclipsed all other crises in the country. Amongst these is the religious extremists’ assault on education in Balochistan, which is gaining ground. A school in Turbat, district Kech, was torched by an outfit calling itself ‘Al Jihad’ late on Monday. The militants left pamphlets in the area warning people not to send ...

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Private school set on fire in Kech

Quetta: Armed militants belonging from unknown organization, Al-Jihad, set on fire a private school in Kech district, on Tuesday. The miscreants attacked Gurbam private school which is located in Balingore locality of Kech district. An estimated 150 books, Furniture and computers were set on fire by the assailants before escaping. The miscreants left a pamphlet at the site with the ...

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Rising Poverty and unemployment in Balochistan

Adnan Aamir Balochistan is synonymous with problems and security problems. The threats to the lives of political workers and journalists in Balochistan continue to rise. Contrary to claims of the chief Minister Balochistan, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, the security situation in Balochistan has deteriorated since he has assumed office of chief executive of the turbulent province. Along with security related ...

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