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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
At least two killed, six injured in Quetta blast
At least two people were killed and six were injured on Saturday in a blast in an area on the outskirts of Balochistan's capital Quetta, Aaj News reported. The deceased included a tribal leader and his brother, as per initial reports. According to Aaj News, around two hundred gunmen attacked coal mines near Hanna, Orak area on the outskirts of Quetta. The attackers set fire to the coal mines and the equipment present there. One killed, 11 injured as blast hit Quetta PPP rally Upon receiving information about the attack, the coal mine owners arrived at the scene, and an exchange of fire took place between them and the assailants. As the attackers fled, they planted explosive devices at various locations. While pursuing the attackers, the coal mine owners and their companions were caught in an explosion triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED). As a result, the tribal leader and coal mine owner was killed along with his brother while six others were injured, Aaj News reported. The attack comes on the day when Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta to attend a Grand Jirga.
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Kill And Dump": Baloch Journalist Killed In Front Of Family In Pakistan
Islamabad: A journalist in Pakistan's Balochistan province was allegedly killed when he resisted an abduction attempt by unidentified gunmen on Saturday. The journalist, Abdul Latif, who belonged to the Baloch community, was shot dead in front of his wife and children, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee said in a statement. Latif had worked with publications like Daily Intikhab and Aaj News, and was known for his fearless reporting on human rights violations and resistance in the war-torn province. A senior police official said that the journalist was shot dead when the gunmen entered his house and tried to kidnap him. "When he resisted, he was shot dead, killing him on the spot," Deputy Superintendent of Police, Daniyal Kakar, said. The assailants managed to escape, and no arrests have been made so far. An investigation into the killing is underway, police said. Incidentally, Latif's eldest son, Saif Baloch, and seven other family members were also kidnapped a few months ago and were later found dead. "This is not just a tragedy for one family--it is an act of terror meant to silence an entire people," said the Baloch Yakjehti Committee in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). "We call on the United Nations, international media, and press freedom organisations to break their silence and confront these crimes against humanity." Journalist organisations, including the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), have also condemned Latif's killing. The incident is being seen as part of Pakistan's alleged 'kill and dump' campaign targeting journalists, activists and intellectuals in the troubled province. Shalee Baloch, organiser of the Baloch Women Forum, posted on X, "The egregious killing of journalist Abdul Latif in Mashkay, Awaran district starkly highlights the ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan, necessitating immediate accountability and transparency. This incident exemplifies the systemic violence perpetrated by state officials against the Baloch people, characterised by enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings." She urged the international community to acknowledge the severity of the human rights situation and pressure Pakistan to ensure accountability. "The persistent silence surrounding the Baloch genocide is untenable, and prompt action is essential to prevent further bloodshed. Justice must, once and for all, prevail," she added.
Business Recorder
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Ceasefire with India is unconditional, says Foreign Minister Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed that the recently agreed ceasefire between Pakistan and India is 'unconditional.' Speaking exclusively with Aaj News, the foreign minister said the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio called him on Saturday morning, and conveyed the Indian government's offer for a ceasefire. 'We agreed to the ceasefire offer with an open heart because we are a peace-loving nation, and we want peace,' he said. More to follow.
Business Recorder
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Ceasefire is unconditional, says Foreign Minister Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed that the recently agreed ceasefire between Pakistan and India is 'unconditional.' Speaking exclusively with Aaj News, the foreign minister said the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio called him on Saturday morning, and conveyed the Indian government's offer for a ceasefire. 'We agreed to the ceasefire offer with an open heart because we are a peace-loving nation, and we want peace,' he said. More to follow.
Business Recorder
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
India waged unjustified war using Pahalgam as excuse: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated in his address to the nation that India exploited the Pahalgam incident as a pretext to launch an 'unjustified war' against Pakistan, according to Aaj News. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan had proposed an independent, neutral investigation into the incident and demonstrated restraint in response to India's baseless allegations. 'In its hubris, India attempted to violate our territorial integrity and sovereignty - but in vain,' he declared. 'They targeted innocent civilians, mosques, and populated areas with drones and missiles, putting our patience to the ultimate test.' Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the Pakistani people, stating: 'Through your resilience, you have demonstrated to the global community that Pakistan stands as a sovereign nation that treasures its dignity above all else. 'Our honor and courage are the very essence of our existence – and should they ever be threatened, our people will rise as an unbreakable bulwark to defend this sacred land.' PM Shehbaz declared that Pakistan was compelled to retaliate after India's unsuccessful attacks on military installations and critical water infrastructure. 'We chose to answer the enemy in terms they cannot misunderstand,' the Prime Minister stated. 'When dialogue was abandoned for violence, we demonstrated that Pakistan decides both the time and place of confrontation.' PM Shehbaz has said that 'history will always remember' how Pakistan's armed forces and jets silenced the Indian military's turrets.
