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Pakistan Targets Militant Posts on Afghan Border in Coordinated Strikes

Pakistan Targets Militant Posts on Afghan Border in Coordinated Strikes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Pakistani security forces conducted coordinated ground and aerial strikes against militant positions along the border with Afghanistan, targeting posts used by the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Afghan Shelling Kills One, Injures Seven in Pakistan

Afghan Shelling Kills One, Injures Seven in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

One person was killed and seven others injured after Afghan forces allegedly carried out mortar shelling on civilian areas near the Afghanistan border in northwestern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

2 killed in blast in southwest Pakistan

2 killed in blast in southwest Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Two persons were killed and three others injured when a vehicle hit a landmine in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan today, police said.

Gunmen shoot dead 26 pilgrims in southwest Pakistan

Gunmen shoot dead 26 pilgrims in southwest Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Bike-borne unidentified gunmen on Tuesday shot dead at least 26 Shia Muslim pilgrims in cold-blood in southwest Pakistan's Balochistan province after forcing them out of a bus.

Will strike back, Pak FM had warned Iranian counterpart

Will strike back, Pak FM had warned Iranian counterpart

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday night targeted two bases of the Balochi militant group Jaish al Adl in Pakistan's border town of Panjgur in Balochistan province.

5 militants killed, 16 security personnel hurt in Pak clash

5 militants killed, 16 security personnel hurt in Pak clash

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Two militants blew themselves up during a clash with security forces in the restive Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, officials said. The clash erupted when security personnel were conducting a search operation in Kharotabad area of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.

Pakistan: Militants target security personnel, 13 killed

Pakistan: Militants target security personnel, 13 killed

Rediff.com23 May 2013

At least 13 people, including 11 security personnel, were killed and more than 20 injured on Thursday when a powerful rickshaw bomb ripped through a bus carrying soldiers in the restive Quetta city of southwest Pakistan. The bomb containing nearly 100 kilos of explosives went off as the bus carrying Balochistan Constabulary personnel was passing through Bhosa Mandi area on the outskirts of the city on Thursday morning, police officials said.

5 NATO trucks torched in Pakistan

5 NATO trucks torched in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The container trucks were set ablaze in Kambiri area of Bolan district by four masked militants on motorbikes, officials of the Levies militia told the media.

Pak: 4 security personnel killed in clash with terrorists

Pak: 4 security personnel killed in clash with terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Four paramilitary personnel were killed today in a gun battle between security forces and suspected terrorists in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan.

10 security personnel among 12 killed in Pak blast

10 security personnel among 12 killed in Pak blast

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A bomb blast ripped through a bus carrying security personnel in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing 12 people and injuring more than 20, police officials said.

At least 34 dead in Pakistan earthquake

At least 34 dead in Pakistan earthquake

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

At least thirty-four people were killed and about 150 more injured when hundreds of buildings collapsed in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan today during a massive earthquake that was felt across the region.

Pakistan: 3 killed in suicide attack on bus

Pakistan: 3 killed in suicide attack on bus

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

At least three people were killed and nine others injured when a suspected suicide bomber targeted a bus carrying Shia pilgrims in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Tuesday, according to officials.

Hindu doctor shot dead in Pakistan

Hindu doctor shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

A well-known Hindu doctor was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, police said.

Two killed, nine injured in Quetta blast

Two killed, nine injured in Quetta blast

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Two persons were killed and nine others, including three security personnel, were injured when a bomb went off in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan today, police said.

15 injured in Pakistan blast

15 injured in Pakistan blast

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Fifteen people, including a parliamentarian, were injured when a bomb went off at a mosque in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Friday, police said.

Pix: Over 60 killed, 200 injured in blast in Pak's Quetta

Pix: Over 60 killed, 200 injured in blast in Pak's Quetta

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Sixty-three people, including women and children, were killed and nearly 200 injured when a powerful bomb ripped through a Shia neighbourhood of Quetta city in southwest Pakistan on Saturday, the latest in a string of attacks targeting the minority community.

22 killed in blasts across troubled regions in Pakistan

22 killed in blasts across troubled regions in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

At least 22 people were killed and 45 others injured in three separate bomb blasts in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province and Orakzai tribal region on Thursday. At least 14 people were killed and over 20 others injured in two bomb attacks in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan, officials said.

Child killed, 15 injured in Pakistan blast

Child killed, 15 injured in Pakistan blast

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

A child was killed and 15 others, including four policemen, were injured when a bomb attached to a bicycle went off at a crowded market in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Monday, officials said.

Market blast kills 11 in Pakistan's Quetta city

Market blast kills 11 in Pakistan's Quetta city

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

A powerful bomb went off near a security check post at a crowded roundabout in the heart of Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing 11 people including a security personnel and injuring 27 others.

10 killed in Balochistan attack

10 killed in Balochistan attack

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Ten men were killed and four more injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a group of labourers working on a road in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, security officials said.

Gunmen kill 10 labourers in Pakistan

Gunmen kill 10 labourers in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Ten labourers were gunned down by unknown terrorists while they were working on a road in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Thursday. The incident occurred in Dasht area of Mastung district, officials told the media.

Shiite judge, 2 others shot dead in Quetta

Shiite judge, 2 others shot dead in Quetta

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Quetta and other parts of Balochistan have witnessed a series of sectarian attacks over the past few years. Scores of people have died in these incidents.

Temple committee chairman kidnapped in Pakistan

Temple committee chairman kidnapped in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

The chairman of the committee that manages the famous Hinglaj Mata temple in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan has been kidnapped just two days before the beginning of the shrine's annual pilgrimage, according to a media report on Monday. Maharaj Ganga Ram Motiyani was abducted at Lasbela in Balochistan by two men in police uniform. His followers organised a protest outside the Karachi Press Club on Sunday and demanded that the government take steps for his recovery.

Rehman Malik's helicopter makes emergency landing

Rehman Malik's helicopter makes emergency landing

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Interior Minister Rehman Malik escaped unhurt today when a helicopter he was travelling in made an emergency landing after developing technical problems in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan.

18 Shia pilgrims killed in Pakistan

18 Shia pilgrims killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Gunmen ambushed a bus carrying Shia pilgrims in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Friday killing 18 people in the latest in a string of attacks in the region targeting the minority community.

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need for the recruitment of new talent to support the rapid modernisation of the armed forces and win future wars amid reports that the military has committed more resources to enrol 3 lakh personnel for frontline positions.

Six killed, dozens injured in Balochistan blast

Six killed, dozens injured in Balochistan blast

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A bomb blast near a bus killed at least two people and injured dozens in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Monday, officials said.

Terrorists kill 15 in Pakistan's southwest: Officials

Terrorists kill 15 in Pakistan's southwest: Officials

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Militants killed 15 paramilitary troopers and injured 12 more in an attack on four security posts in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan, officials said on Wednesday.

14 Pak troopers killed in ambush in Balochistan

14 Pak troopers killed in ambush in Balochistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Fourteen paramilitary troopers were killed in an ambush by militants in Balochistan, one of the deadliest attacks in the restive province of southwest Pakistan in recent months.

Pak: 4 security personnel killed in blast

Pak: 4 security personnel killed in blast

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

Four security personnel were killed on Sunday and three more injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan, officials said.

US shifts 5 drones from Shamsi airbase to Afghanistan

US shifts 5 drones from Shamsi airbase to Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

The US has removed all its equipment from Shamsi airbase in Balochistan province, Geo News channel quoted its sources as saying.

Unidentified gunmen kill 7 in Balochistan province

Unidentified gunmen kill 7 in Balochistan province

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Unidentified gunmen on Thursday dead five members of the minority Shia community and two employees of an NGO in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan, police said.

Pak: Body of British Red Cross worker found

Pak: Body of British Red Cross worker found

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

The body of a British employee of the International Committee of the Red Cross, who was kidnapped in January, was found by police in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Sunday.

Awami leader killed in blast in Pakistan

Awami leader killed in blast in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Five persons, including a leader of the Awami National Party, were killed and 10 others injured on Friday when a powerful bomb went off in a busy market on the outskirts of Quetta city in southwest Pakistan. The bomb went off at Kuchlak Bazar on Friday morning near the venue of a rally organised by the ANP, which is part of the ruling coalition at the centre.

Militants attack bus near Quetta, kill 13 Shia Muslims

Militants attack bus near Quetta, kill 13 Shia Muslims

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Militants on Tuesday stormed a bus carrying Shia Muslims in Baluchistan province of southwest Pakistan, killing 13 men and injuring seven others in the latest in a string of attacks targeting the minority community. Three gunmen travelling in a pick-up truck stopped the bus with nearly 30 passengers in Akhtarabad area on the outskirts of provincial capital Quetta. Two gunmen entered the bus and fired indiscriminately.

Pak: 1 killed in attack on NATO tanker

Pak: 1 killed in attack on NATO tanker

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

A driver of a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation oil tanker was killed and his assistant injured when suspected militants attacked the vehicle in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Friday, police said.

Over 50 killed, 100 injured in Pak suicide attack

Over 50 killed, 100 injured in Pak suicide attack

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

A suicide attack on a procession organised by Shia students and subsequent firing by protesters at Quetta in southwest Pakistan on Friday killed over 50 people and injured more than 100 others, hours after two terrorist attacks left as many persons dead in the northwest.

50 dead, 700 missing in flash flood in Pak

50 dead, 700 missing in flash flood in Pak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The flash flood was triggered by the bursting of the Shadi Kor dam in Pasni Tehsil burst on Thursday following heavy rains.

Chinese engineers killed in Pak car bomb attack

Chinese engineers killed in Pak car bomb attack

Rediff.com3 May 2004

The attack took place at around 0940 IST as 12 Chinese engineers were being transported by a coach to Gwadar port, about 500 kilometers west of Karachi, near the border with Iran, Sattar Lasi, the chief of police in Gwadar said.

Blast hits bus with Shia pilgrims in SW Pakistan; 23 killed

Blast hits bus with Shia pilgrims in SW Pakistan; 23 killed

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Twenty-three Shia pilgrims, including women, returning from Iran were killed on Tuesday when a powerful bomb blast hit a bus in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan.