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More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

The assaults were the most widespread in years by ethnic forces fighting a decades-long insurgency to win secession of the province.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election

Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election

Two blasts took place near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, local officials said.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Suicide blast in southwest Pakistan kills at least 52, more than 50 injured

Suicide blast in southwest Pakistan kills at least 52, more than 50 injured

The bomber detonated himself near the vehicle of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police said.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives

Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives

Abnormal heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers triggered floods that have submerged a third of Pakistan and killed at least 1,191 people.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Wreckage of military helicopter found in SW Pakistan, 6 confirmed dead

Wreckage of military helicopter found in SW Pakistan, 6 confirmed dead

The wreckage of a missing Pakistani military helicopter has been found in the country's southwest Balochistan province, the military said on Tuesday.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Pakistan helicopter goes missing with high-ranking army officers on board

Pakistan helicopter goes missing with high-ranking army officers on board

The army aviation helicopter, which was helping with the operation in southern Balochistan, had lost contact with air traffic control.
Tue Aug 02 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Get workers from India, Pakistan for palm oil industry, Chinese aircraft fly sorties in Taiwan Strait

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Get workers from India, Pakistan for palm oil industry, Chinese aircraft fly sorties in Taiwan Strait

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Tue Aug 02 2022
Roshan the camel brings books to homeschooling children in rural Pakistan

Roshan the camel brings books to homeschooling children in rural Pakistan

Roshan the camel carries books for children who can no longer go to school due to the coronavirus lockdowns.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Banned outfits in Pakistan operate openly on Facebook: Report

Banned outfits in Pakistan operate openly on Facebook: Report

The outfits' network is a mix of Sunni and Shia sectarian groups, global terror organisations operating in Pakistan, and separatists in Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
Tue May 30 2017
Bomb kills at least 25 at Pakistan shrine: officials

Bomb kills at least 25 at Pakistan shrine: officials

At least 25 people died and 35 others were injured when a bomb exploded at a Sufi shrine in southern Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Saturday
Sat Nov 12 2016
Militants kill 60 in Pakistan police attack

Militants kill 60 in Pakistan police attack

The sprawling compound had been attacked by three militants equipped with suicide jackets, revising down an earlier estimate of "five to six" assailants.
Tue Oct 25 2016
Scores injured in militant raid on Pakistani police academy

Scores injured in militant raid on Pakistani police academy

The attack on the Balochistan Police College, located 20 kilometres east of Quetta city centre, began at around 11:30 pm Monday, with gunfire continuing to ring out from the site hours later.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Daish claims suicide bombing at Pakistan hospital: Agency

Daish claims suicide bombing at Pakistan hospital: Agency

The Daish group on Monday claimed it was behind a suicide bombing that tore through a Pakistani hospital, killing at least 70 people, the IS-linked Amaq news agency said.
Tue Aug 09 2016
At least 40 killed in SW Pakistan hospital blast: minister

At least 40 killed in SW Pakistan hospital blast: minister

The blast in the Balochistan provincial capital Quetta came after mourners including journalists and lawyers had gathered at the hospital following the fatal shooting of a senior local lawyer.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Rio 2016: I'll be fine, says Van Vleuten after horror smash

Rio 2016: I'll be fine, says Van Vleuten after horror smash

The blast occurred after a number of lawyers and some journalists had gathered at the hospital following the death of the president of the Balochistan Bar Association
Mon Aug 08 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024