Tag: Quetta
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CTD killed six suspected terrorists in Quetta in search operation
Quetta: During a search operation carried out by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed six suspected terrorists near Eastern Bypass in Quetta on Wednesday. According to a CTD spesperson, the security forces conducted a joint operation on a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in Eastern Bypass. He further said that, one of the suicide bombers blew himself ... -
At least 4 killed and over dozen injured in blast at Quetta mosque
At least four people have been killed and than a dozen people have been injured in a bomb blast during Friday prayers in the provincial capital of Balochistan. Rescue teams and security forces have reached the site of the incident. The injured were shifted to Mufti Mehmood hospital and Civil Hospital Quetta. The imam ... -
At least 2 people killed and another 12 injured in Quetta blast
QUETTA: At least two people were killed and another 12 injured in a blast that ripped through Tuk Tuk shoe market near mission road Quetta. As per details, two children were also injured in a result of blast. The nature of the blast is unknown yet. Rescue teams have rushed the site and shifted the ... -
Nine Bogies of freight train derails in Chagai
CHAGHI: Nine bogies of a freight train which was heading to Quetta from Iran got derailed off the rail-track of Chaghi railway station. The incident to place at the track near Taftan area. According to railways officials, transportation of goods between Iran and Quetta has gotten affected due to accident. Officials said that restoration will ... -
Three killed and another three injured in vehicle blasts in Ziarat
QUETTA: At least three people were killed, including a woman, and three others were injured on Friday when a vehicle exploded in Ziarat. According to police, the explosion occurred to place outside a playground near Khurwari Baba in the town’s Zero Point area. According to Kabir Zarkoon, the assistant commissioner (AC) for Ziarat, initial evidence suggested ... -
Two security personnel killed in Balochistan terror attack
QUETTA: At least two security personnel killed in terror ambush in Balochistan’s’ Harnai area on Thursday, the second day of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists attacked security personnel when they are standing on Eid patrolling duty, in resultant two personnel died on the spot. The martyred security personnel are identified as ... -
At least 13 killed, seven injured in Qila Saifullah road crash
QILA SAIFULLAH: At least 13 people lost their lives and another seven were wounded when a truck collided with passenger van in Qila Saifullah. According to information, a truck crushed a Quetta to Zhob bound passenger van in Ali Khel area near Qila Saifullah. The local police said, “Five members of a family are also ... -
Terror attack at Imam-Bargah failed, security forces barred to invade
Quetta: Terrorists trying to enter Imam Baraga were wounded and arrested; forces rescued the situation and failed the aims of terrorists. According to details, terrorists plan was to attack at Nasir-ul-Azah Imam Baraga on Makangi Road of Quetta. Terrorist got incapacitate by security forces when exchange of fires been held. Police officials said, suicide bomber ... -
Pakistan in process to enduring peace and stability: COAS Qamar Bajwa
COAS General Qamar Bajwa has said that Pakistan is going through an evolutionary process to enduring peace and stability after withstanding challenges in recent past. COAS Qamar Bajwa was addressing student officers and faculty of Staff Course at Command and Staff College in Quetta. Gen Bajwa said, “Process was slow but on a positive trajectory. ... -
No stretcher and wheelchair, patient dragged on a rag at Quetta hospital
QUETTA: A video gone viral on social media exposed the state of affairs at the Bolan Medical Complex where a woman is dragging a patient out of the hospital on a rag because she was not provided with a stretcher or wheelchair by the hospital. According to sources in the hospital, while there is a ... -
PM meets bereaved relatives of Hazarganji incident
QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan met bereaved relatives of Hazarganji incident in Quetta. Prime Minister met with egation at Baluchistan University of IT, Engineering and Management during his visit to Quetta. 20 people were killed and 48 others injured in a blast believed to be targeting the Hazara community in Quetta’s Hazarganji sabzi mandi last ... -
PM Imran inaugurates Naya Pakistan Housing scheme in Quetta
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the Naya Pakistan Housing project in Quetta. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, PM Imran said his government is committed to uplifting Balochistan and to make it at par with other developed parts of the country. “The country will develop when the weak segments of the society are cared for ... -
PM Imran arrives in Quetta to inaugurate Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives in Quetta to inaugurate the Naya Pakistan Housing project today. Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal and other senior officials received the PM at the airport. During the visit to the city, PM Imran will also meet families of those martyred in the Hazarganji market terrorist attack. Strict security measures ... -
President Alvi sympathy with Hazara community
QUETTA: President Arif Alvi said that unity of nation after Quetta incident has beaten conspiracies of enemies. He said that implementation of National Action Plan (NAP) is first priority of the government and it would protect people of Pakistan. President extended condolences to bereaved families of the martyrs of the terror attack in Hazarganji. He ... -
Mainstream victims of terrorism, not banned organisations: Bilawal
QUETTA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that he wants the powers in the country to mainstream victims of terrorism, not banned organisations. Talking to journalists in Quetta while visiting the families of those killed in the Hazarganji blast last week, Bilawal said it is unfortunate that even so much blood ... -
11 killed, 9 injured in Wagon-trolley collision
QUETTA: At least 11 persons died and nine others were injured in a collision between wagon and tractor-trolley in Mastung district of Balochistan. According to sources, wounded persons includes women and children also. Dead bodies and injured people are shifted to hospital. The incident happened due to wet conditions after rain, rescue team said. More ... -
‘Hazarganji blast’, body parts of suicide bomber sent for DNA
QUETTA: Investigation into Quetta’s Hazarganji attack underway, body parts of the suicide bomber sent for DNA test. As per details, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials have decided for geo-fencing of the crime scene, while the body parts of the attacker were also sent for DNA to support in investigation. On the other hand, members of ...