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Pakistan's gas mess: LPG prices soar, imported LNG piles up and the debt bill keeps growing

A domestic LPG cylinder that cost around PKR 4,500 in Pakistan's Balochistan province has shot up to nearly PKR 7,000. In some parts of the country, LPG prices have reached PKR 600 per kg, more than double the official rate. With supplies disrupted following the closure of key border crossings…

The Times of India · 23h ago

Balochistan police accused of brutal killings in Quetta

A grieving mother from Sariab in Balochistan has accused a senior police officer of murder. Bibi Sharaf claims her son, Noorullah, and his friend were shot while returning from a picnic. She alleges that the police are trying to cover up the incident and has filed multiple complaints for justice.…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Pakistan army officer killed in IED blast during Balochistan operation

A Pakistan Army major was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast during a security operation in Balochistan province, while security forces killed four terrorists in a separate operation, the military said on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 19

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Pakistani forces kill 8 militants in Balochistan, raid hideouts as abductions rise

On Saturday, Pakistani security forces conducted intelligence-led operations across Balochistan, targeting militants. Eight terrorists were killed in Quetta, Nushki, and Khuzdar districts during the operations. Additionally, 500 kilograms of explosives were recovered from a militant hideout as security forces intervened. Concurrently, armed men attacked a marble mining site and abducted…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Teacher's killing sparks outrage in Balochistan, kin say Pak officials shielding 'death squads'

The alleged torture and killing of a teacher in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province triggered protests by his family members and local residents, who warned that a key highway would be blockaded if authorities failed to take action.

The Times of India · Oct 18

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts Pakistan's Balochistan

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday, with its epicentre 48 km northwest of Khuzdar, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The tremor originated at a depth of 25 km. Initial reports indicated no loss of life or property. Pakistan lies in an active seismic region.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Why Asim Munir's plan to 'split' up Pakistan may spell the end of civilian govt

In Pakistan, the prime minister has the title, the president has the office, but the military chief has the power. Now, field marshal Asim Munir, the country's most powerful man, is reportedly considering a way to redraw Pakistan's political map.

The Times of India · Oct 14

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2 Pakistan army pilots killed as training aircraft crashes near Balochistan's Quetta

Two Pakistan army pilots were killed after a Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Balochistan's Quetta on Monday due to a technical fault, as Dawn reported, citing the ISPR, the official media wing of the Pakistan armed forces.

The Times of India · Oct 13

Pakistan forces accused of quadcopter blast that killed 2 children in Balochistan

A blast in Balochistan's Panjgur district killed two children and left three others injured, The Balochistan Post reported. The incident took place in Fateh Ali Bazaar in Gowargo tehsil, where the children had been playing.

The Times of India · Oct 7

Pakistan violence-linked fatalities surge 83 per cent in Q3 2026: Report

A report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies reveals a dramatic surge in violence-related deaths in Pakistan. Compared to previous quarters, fatalities soared by 83 percent in the third quarter of 2026, primarily affecting Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The bulk of these deaths were attributed to criminal elements,…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

BLF’s newly-formed female unit 'KAAD' attacks military convoy in Balochistan; claims 9 killed

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has released footage of an attack by its newly formed female unit on a Pakistani military convoy in Turbat, claiming that nine security personnel were killed in the operation.

The Times of India · Sep 29

Karachi football team robbed at gunpoint by armed men on Balochistan highway

NEW DELHI: A football team travelling from Karachi to Quetta to participate in the Chief Minister’s Gold Cup tournament was robbed at gunpoint on a highway in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, PTI reported on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 29

Gunmen kill 2 cops during polio vaccination drive in Pakistan's Balochistan

On Tuesday, gunmen in Balochistan province of Pakistan killed two police officers while they were safeguarding a door-to-door polio vaccination campaign. Thankfully, the health workers giving oral vaccine drops escaped without injury. Sadly, this incident highlights the ongoing security challenges that hamper vaccination drives in Pakistan, leaving it and Afghanistan…

The Times of India · Sep 22

BLA claims 43 Pakistani personnel, ‘death squad’ members killed in Balochistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that 43 Pakistani military personnel and members of alleged state-backed 'death squads' were killed in 13 operations across Balochistan between September 7 and 13, according to a report.

The Times of India · Sep 18

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The Times of India · Sep 17

BLA claims killing 43 Pakistan military personnel past week

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 13 coordinated attacks across Balochistan over the past week, saying its fighters killed 43 Pakistani military and state-affiliated "Death Squad" personnel. The rebel group acknowledged losing 10 fighters.

The Times of India · Sep 14

Balochistan on edge: BLF claims string of attacks on Pakistani military convoys, camps

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a string of attacks targeting Pakistani security forces across Balochistan, including alleged ambushes on military convoys, attacks on camps and the seizure of weapons, according to a report.

Times Life · Sep 13

What the Shakti Peethas Actually Are: A Sacred Map Born from Sati's Grief and Shiva's Loss

The body that became a mapSati died because her father, Daksha, refused to invite her husband to his grand yajna. She walked into the sacrificial fire herself, not as defeat, but as the only protest available to her. Shiva arrived too late, found her body, and did what any being…

The Times of India · Sep 9

BLA claims 52 Pakistani personnel killed in 28 operations across Balochistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that it carried out 28 operations across Balochistan between September 1 and 7, killing 52 Pakistani military personnel and injuring several others.

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The Times of India · Aug 28

Pakistan: Three missing men found dead with alleged torture marks in Balochistan

Three bodies recovered in Balochistan's Usta Muhammad have reportedly been identified as men who had earlier gone missing, with local sources alleging that they were forcibly disappeared after being detained by Pakistani security forces.

The Times of India · Aug 25

Five labourers gunned down at construction site in Pakistan's Balochistan

Five labourers from Pakistan’s Punjab province were shot dead at a construction site in Balochistan’s Pishin district, a provincial government official said Tuesday, according to news agency PTI.

Times Life · Aug 24

Ancient Whale Fossils in Kutch, Gujarat Reveal How Cetacean Evolution Moved From Land to Sea

A Desert That Was Once a Shallow SeaThe Rann of Kutch looks nothing like an ocean. It is flat, salt-white, and so dry that it cracks in summer. But roughly 50 million years ago, this region sat at the edge of the ancient Tethys Sea, a warm, shallow body of…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Baloch communities facing systematic repression, claims BYC leader Sabiha Baloch

Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader Sabiha Baloch alleges identity is a mark of suspicion. Baloch communities face systematic repression and state persecution across Pakistan. Civilians in Balochistan experience drone attacks and airstrikes, while Karachi residents face raids. Forced disappearances and persecution are highlighted by a social media campaign. The campaign urges…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Two civilians shot dead in terror attack, seven terrorists killed in Pakistan's Balochistan

Security forces eliminated seven terrorists in Pakistan's Balochistan province during an operation. Two women from a Sindh family were tragically killed in a separate terror incident. This occurred after a recent deadly attack on a police check post in Ziarat. Earlier operations in Balochistan had resulted in the deaths of…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

After calling Pakistan's I-Day 'Black Day', Baloch leader wishes PM Modi on India's 80th Independence Anniversary

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indians on Independence Day, highlighting historical ties and offering Balochistan’s seaports for trade with India. He also proposed deeper economic cooperation involving Make in India and Balochistan’s mineral resources.

The Times of India · Aug 14

Pakistani minister in Balochistan province escapes armed attack on convoy

.The attack took place in the Khad Kocha area as Langove was travelling from Quetta to Kalat, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said. "Six people were injured in the attack, but the minister remained unhurt and the convoy has returned to Quetta," Rind said. All six injured people suffered bullet…

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