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Arab Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
One dead after insurgents briefly seize control of city in southwest Pakistan and loot a bank
QUETTA, Pakistan, May 31, (AP): Dozens of armed separatists briefly seized control of a high-security area in a city in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing a government official and looting a bank before fleeing, police and officials said. Hidayat Buledi, a local government official, was killed and his home was set on fire in the attack on Sorab, in the Balochistan region, local police chief Hafeez Ullah said. He said Buledi was "martyred' while trying to protect women and children trapped inside the burning house during the assault. Ullah said several insurgents were killed in the shootout with police. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, or BLA, which was designated a terror group by the United States in 2019, claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, BLA said its fighters had taken control of key government buildings in Sorab. Ullah dismissed the claim, saying the insurgents fled when security forces responded to the assault. He said the attackers stormed Buledi's home and also set fire to several residences of government officials. Four civilians were injured. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, saying the assailants targeted civilians, including women and children. Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, blamed Indian proxies for the attack without offering any evidence. There was no immediate comment from New Delhi. Sorab, a city known for its apple and grape orchards, is located near a key China-Pakistan trade route, which includes roads and rail systems to link western China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's southwestern Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea.
5 days ago
- Politics
One dead after insurgents briefly seize control of a city in southwest Pakistan and loot a bank
QUETTA, Pakistan -- Dozens of armed separatists briefly seized control of a high-security area in a city in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing a government official and looting a bank before fleeing, police and officials said. Hidayat Buledi, a local government official, was killed and his home was set on fire in the attack on Sorab, in the Balochistan region, local police chief Hafeez Ullah said. He said Buledi was 'martyred' while trying to protect women and children trapped inside the burning house during the assault. Ullah said several insurgents were killed in the shootout with police. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, or BLA, which was designated a terror group by the United States in 2019, claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, BLA said its fighters had taken control of key government buildings in Sorab. Ullah dismissed the claim, saying the insurgents fled when security forces responded to the assault. He said the attackers stormed Buledi's home and also set fire to several residences of government officials. Four civilians were injured. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, saying the assailants targeted civilians, including women and children. Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, blamed Indian proxies for the attack without offering any evidence. There was no immediate comment from New Delhi. trade route, which includes roads and rail systems to link western China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's southwestern Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
One dead after insurgents briefly seize control of a city in southwest Pakistan and loot a bank
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Dozens of armed separatists briefly seized control of a high-security area in a city in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing a government official and looting a bank before fleeing, police and officials said. Hidayat Buledi, a local government official, was killed and his home was set on fire in the attack on Sorab, in the Balochistan region, local police chief Hafeez Ullah said. He said Buledi was 'martyred' while trying to protect women and children trapped inside the burning house during the assault. Ullah said several insurgents were killed in the shootout with police. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, or BLA, which was designated a terror group by the United States in 2019, claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, BLA said its fighters had taken control of key government buildings in Sorab. Ullah dismissed the claim, saying the insurgents fled when security forces responded to the assault. He said the attackers stormed Buledi's home and also set fire to several residences of government officials. Four civilians were injured. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, saying the assailants targeted civilians, including women and children. Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, blamed Indian proxies for the attack without offering any evidence. There was no immediate comment from New Delhi. Sorab, a city known for its apple and grape orchards, is located near a key China-Pakistan trade route, which includes roads and rail systems to link western China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's southwestern Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
One dead after insurgents briefly seize control of a city in southwest Pakistan and loot a bank
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Dozens of armed separatists briefly seized control of a high-security area in a city in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing a government official and looting a bank before fleeing, police and officials said. Hidayat Buledi, a local government official, was killed and his home was set on fire in the attack on Sorab, in the Balochistan region, local police chief Hafeez Ullah said. He said Buledi was 'martyred' while trying to protect women and children trapped inside the burning house during the assault. Ullah said several insurgents were killed in the shootout with police. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, or BLA, which was designated a terror group by the United States in 2019, claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, BLA said its fighters had taken control of key government buildings in Sorab. Ullah dismissed the claim, saying the insurgents fled when security forces responded to the assault. He said the attackers stormed Buledi's home and also set fire to several residences of government officials. Four civilians were injured. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, saying the assailants targeted civilians, including women and children. Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, blamed Indian proxies for the attack without offering any evidence. There was no immediate comment from New Delhi. Sorab, a city known for its apple and grape orchards, is located near a key China-Pakistan trade route, which includes roads and rail systems to link western China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's southwestern Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea.
CBC
26-03-2025
- CBC
Downtown coffee shop vandalized 3 times, MP alleges antisemitism
A coffee shop in downtown Toronto has been vandalized three times in the past year, including twice in one week, and a local MP is blaming antisemitism. Cafe manager Wali Ullah said the attacks on Goldstruck Coffee on Richmond Street W. are taking a toll. Last May, the coffee shop was broken into and valuables were stolen. Then, on March 16, its front window was smashed and valuables were taken. Days later, on March 23, its front glass door was shattered. "It's frustrating for us, for the team, for our community, for the customers. Overall, it's heartbreaking. The owners are going through a lot," Ullah said. Ullah said there are repair costs and no revenue on the days that repairs are underway. "Why us? Why small business owners or small business employees? We come every day to work. If you close down any place, if the owners, they cannot survive, if they close down any business, so all of us, all the community will be suffering, will have no job. It's not a good thing. It's not a kind thing." Ullah said the incidents could be considered hate crimes, though did not elaborate on why. On Instagram, the owners say: "They may have shattered the glass but not our energy, our team, or our love for what we do. We'll fix the glass (again), clean up (again), and open the doors (again). Because no matter what, you can't break Goldstruck." Police not currently investigating cases as hate crimes Toronto Police said they are investigating two incidents at Goldstruck Coffee's Richmond Street W. location: a break and enter on March 16 and mischief on March 23. "Both are currently under investigation, and there have been no arrests at this time," police spokesperson Ashley Visser said in an email. Visser said police are not currently investigating the two cases of vandalism as hate crimes but that could change at any point in the investigation. MP Kevin Vuong, who represents Spadina-Fort York, drew attention to the attacks in a post on X on Tuesday, alleging the incidents were motivated by antisemitism and that the vandals targeted Goldstruck's owners. "As promised, I'm proud to be here in support of this incredible Jewish and family-owned Toronto small business!" Vuong said. Local community showing support, cafe manager says Ullah, meanwhile, said in an interview on Tuesday that both incidents in March were captured on security camera video. He said employees showed up last Sunday to find the glass front door shattered. "After we checked the footage, we saw there was just a random guy, stalled in front of the door for about 20 seconds or something, and took out something from out of his pocket and just smashed the door and left," he said. The coffee shop has posted the video of the latest vandalism on Instagram. A week before the most recent incident, another person was caught on video breaking the front window and using an umbrella to push past the shards. The person is seen moving through the coffee shop and grabbing a cash box before leaving. Ullah said the local community has been quick to respond, with many regular customers making donations to help cover the cost of repairs. Goldstruck Coffee runs two locations downtown, including one in Yorkville. Ullah said a third, as yet unopened, location was spray painted with a Star of David symbol last month.
