Stories by Abdullah Zehri

Two miners killed, several feared trapped after Quetta coal mine explosion

The process of removing debris and installing exhaust systems to reach the trapped miners is underway, mines and minerals minister says.

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 09:13pm

40 killed, 8 injured as passenger bus falls into ravine near Balochistan-KP border

Balochistan CM's aide says bus became overloaded as it had picked up extra passengers from another broken-down bus; CM Bugti has ordered an investigation.

Updated 03 Jul, 2026 09:59pm

At least 14 killed, 20 injured in suicide bombing targeting shuttle train in Quetta: Balochistan govt

State media reports explosion derailed 3 coaches, rescue operation underway; CM says "Fitna al Hindustan are proving their savagery"; Balochistan IG presents initial report at meeting chaired by interior minister, CM.

Updated 25 May, 2026 12:46am

14 suspected militants killed during CTD operations in Quetta, Barkhan

Six gunmen killed, 3 personnel injured in Quetta action; arms and ammunition recovered in both locations.

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 12:58pm

Train services suspended once again in Balochistan

Services were resumed a day earlier; the Jaffar Express which runs from Quetta to Peshawar, was suspended.

Published 06 Feb, 2026 12:53pm

Train services restored in Balochistan after 5 days; mobile data still suspended in Quetta

Balochistan govt spokesperson says examinations for grades 8 and 9 will be held in Quetta as per the schedule.

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 10:14pm

Mobile internet remains suspended in parts of Balochistan

Train services also halted in province, to resume “once the security situation improves”.

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 05:00pm

Security forces kill 22 more terrorists in Balochistan, taking 48-hour total tally to 177

Mobile data services remain suspended in multiple towns and cities, including Quetta.

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 02:50pm

Naqvi holds India responsible for spate of attacks in Balochistan; ISPR says 92 terrorists killed

"I can tell you for sure that India planned these attacks along with these terrorists,” Naqvi says; ISPR says 18 civilians, 15 security personnel martyred.

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 09:18am

Quetta’s water crisis worsens as groundwater depletes and public supply fails

It's 2026, yet many houses in Balochistan's provincial capital have still never been connected to a water pipeline.

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 11:26pm

Quetta thirsts for solutions as groundwater depletes

Officials warn that without urgent action, the city may face a severe water shortage within next five to ten years.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:11am

Balochistan abolishes ‘B-areas’; merges levies into police

Decision was taken in a meeting of the provincial cabinet; Balochistan declares Sibi and Loralai divisions as ‘A-areas’.

Updated 06 Jan, 2026 09:35pm

Sibi hand grenade attack leaves 1 dead, 5 wounded: police

One of the victims succumbed to their injuries on the way to hospital, SHO says.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:05pm

Baloch rights activist Abdul Qadeer Baloch passes away in Quetta after prolonged illness

Funeral prayers and burial to be performed tomorrow; human rights activists and others pay their respects and tribute.

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 08:01pm

Cop, civilian martyred as terrorists raid bank in Balochistan’s Panjgur

“If police had not responded, then all five banks in the city would have been robbed,” Panjgur SSP says.

Published 15 Dec, 2025 10:21pm

Balochistan govt to approach Interpol to apprehend leaders of banned outfits residing outside Pakistan

A sweeping crackdown against 300 suspected terrorists will be initiated, says CM Bugti.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 09:00pm

Security forces kill 3 terrorists in retaliatory action after attack on FC headquarters in Nokkundi

One of the attackers blew himself up at the main gate of the Frontier Corps headquarters, statement by FC spokesperson says.

Updated 01 Dec, 2025 12:47am

Officials foil attempt at migrant smuggling in Balochistan’s Turbat, detain 29 foreign nationals

Detained persons handed over to the FIA ​​for further investigation.

Published 02 Nov, 2025 05:26pm

Mobile internet services suspended in Quetta today for 24 hours

In letter to interior ministry, Balochistan govt says suspension needed due to "the peculiar law and order situation and threat perceptions".

Published 31 Oct, 2025 12:07pm

At least 13 people, including 2 cops, injured in separate attacks across Balochistan: officials

Police mobile attacked in Dera Murad Jamali, Jaffar Express attacked with rockets.

Published 29 Oct, 2025 11:49pm