Date

Incidents

January 1

A FC official was killed and three others injured after their vehicle was bombed at the Harnae Phatak close to Police Line in Sibi town of same District in Balochistan in the morning. According to police officials, unidentified militants attached an IED to a tree near a graveyard close to Police Line. The militants detonated the IED by a remote device when FC vehicle passed by the area. As a result of the explosion, FC solider Mohammed Luqman died on the spot while three other personnel sustained wounds.

A suspected TTP militant, involved in the attack on a Levies Thana in Zhob District, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces. Official sources said that a group of armed militants attacked the Levies Thana in Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District and ransacked it before setting it on fire. The attackers were fleeing when FC troops reached there and opened fire on them. In the heavy exchange of fire, one attacker died.

FC personnel arrested a militant 'commander' and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession from Barkhan District.

The FC claimed to have killed four suspected militants in the Naal area of Khuzdar District. One FC trooper was also killed during an exchange of fire with suspected militants. FC's spokesman (Balochistan) said several suspected militants were also arrested during the operation. The forces also seized weapons and arms from the possession of militants during the action.

Law Enforcement Agencies, including Police, FC, Balochistan Levies and Intelligence Agencies in a joint raid launched a crackdown against stores openly selling hate literature and materials allegedly promoting militancy in Kuchlak area of Quetta. At least 40 shopkeepers were detained in Quetta for interrogation, while dozens were arrested from other parts of the Province during the raids.

FC and paramilitary force foiled a major terror bid in Sibi District by defusing an IED planted in a motorcycle parked on the road where a procession in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's birth anniversary) was scheduled to pass. According to sources in FC, militants had planted four kilogram of explosives in the motorcycle to target the procession. "Major terror bid was foiled prior to the arrival of procession," they said.

One FC soldier was injured during an exchange of fire with the militants in Ziarat District. Later, the SFs arrested two TTP militants and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession. "The arrested militants belong to TTP," sources claimed.

An unidentified man was killed in a bomb blast in Musa Colony on Sariab Road in Quetta. Imran Qureshi, the SP Sariab said, "The blast has severely damaged the dead person’s face."

TTP militants abducted nine people, including four Government Officials, in two separate incidents from Zhob District. In the first incident, militants intercepted a Zhob-bound passenger bus coming from Quetta and took away five people with them. Sources said the kidnappers checked national identity cards of the passengers and separated five people, including four Government Officials and a student of Bolan Medical College, from the others. In the second incident of kidnapping, the militants abducted four other people, who were travelling to Quetta from Islamabad.

Balochistan Home Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said that eight militants, including a 'commander' of a banned outfit, were killed and 15 others were detained while two camps were busted in week-long operations launched in Panjgur and Kalat Districts of the province. Search is also in progress in Zhob and its adjoining areas to trace nine people who were kidnapped by unidentified armed assailants in Zhob District. “There is zero-tolerance towards terrorism, and stern action would be taken against all R&AW and NDS funded armed Lashkars,” said Mir Sarfaraz Bugti.

Unidentified assailants shot dead four labourers while leaving another injured on the Qambarani Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Several people including Afghan nationals were arrested in a search operation by law enforcing agencies in Quetta.

Two Levies personnel were killed and five others sustained injuries when unidentified assailants attack the paramilitary force vehicle in Jhao tehsil in Awaran District.

The bullet-riddled body of an officer of Pakistan Air Force, Liaquat Ali Khan, was found near a village in Qila Saifullah District. The officer was kidnapped along with four other people on January 4 from an area between Quetta and Zhob when they were coming from Islamabad in a rented car. The body with bullet wounds in the head was thrown on a road. The PAF officer Liaquat Ali Khan belongs to Talagang area in Punjab. The TTP claimed responsibility for killing the officer and kidnapping nine people in Qila Saifullah District.

At least three soldiers of FC were killed and five others sustained injuries when their convoy came under gun and rocket attack in a remote hilly area of Santsar in Gwadar District of Balochistan. A security convoy was on its routine patrolling in Santsar area when unidentified militants, armed with rockets and sophisticated weapons, attacked the military vehicles.

Unidentified militants blew up railway track with explosive material in Jaffarabad town of same District, suspending the train services. According to FC sources, some unidentified militants planted explosive device at railway track which went off with big bang, due to which a deep crater was developed by destroying the tracked.

An employee of the FWO was injured in a blast in Tajaban area of Kech District in Balochistan. Security officials said the blast occurred near a vehicle of FWO personnel when they were working on the under-construction Gwadar-Turbat-Reto-Dero national highway.

One person sustained injuries in a landmine blast in Jori area of Dera Bugti District. As per details, the blast took place when one farmer, who was watering the fields, put unconsciously his foot on the landmine injuring him.

A remote-controlled bomb was planted to target a police mobile at Mustang Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. However, no human loss was reported as a result of the explosion.

Unidentified assailants abducted two trader brothers in Guldar Baghicha near Chaman area of Killa Saifullah District. According to Levies force, the victims were on way to their shop from house in a vehicle when some armed men intercepted them. They took away them along with their vehicle to an unidentified destination on gunpoint.

SFs detained at least nine suspects including one suicide attacker and three members of TTP Swat group in Quetta. According to the sources, SFs on a tip off, raided three different areas of Quetta and taken as many as nine suspects into custody.

Seven personnel of the FC were killed and one injured when militants attacked a checkpost of the SFs in the Mekhtar area of Loralai District in Balochistan. The FC officials said that around 40 militants armed with automatic weapons attacked the FC checkpost. As a result, all the eight personnel of the force sustained multiple bullet injuries and seven of them died on the spot. The FC personnel launched a counter attack, killing one attacker and injuring many others.

The Supreme Court directed the Federal Government to come up with details in 10 days about the number of missing persons in the country. The directive was issued by a two-judge bench headed by Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja which had taken up an application of Nasrullah Baloch, Chairman of the Voice of Baloch Missing Persons, seeking an order for his protection. During the hearing, Mr Baloch alleged that the mutilated bodies found in different areas of Balochistan were buried within two or three days instead of handing them over to the families. The identity of these defaced bodies, he said, remained a mystery and even their relatives would not recognise them if handed over.

He regretted that there was no mortuary to preserve such bodies and said that earlier the Bolan Medical Complex in Quetta had such a facility but it had been closed down. The court asked the advocate general of Balochistan to submit a report on the procedure of handing over such bodies to the families and the number of hospitals and mortuaries functioning in the province. The other three provinces have also been directed to submit similar reports. Describing the enforced disappearances as a national issue, Justice Khawaja said the matter must be addressed amicably. The court directed Attorney General Salman Aslam Butt to submit comprehensive data about the number of missing persons in the country.

According to media reports, the CIED was seized with 1,265 cases as of Dec 31. But the Defence of Human Rights claims that the total number of cases of missing persons is 5,149 and 252 of them surfaced in 2014 alone.

Quetta ATC, headed by judge Aftab Ahmed Lone, indicted former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf and two other nominated accused in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case of August 26, 2006. The other two indicted by the Court include former Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao and Home Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani.

Ahmed Khan Sherpao and Shoaib Nosherwani were present in the court during the hearing while counsel for Pervez Musharraf presented an application for his exemption from appearance on health grounds. The judge remarked that the exemption from appearance before the court could only be granted after examination of the former president by a medical board. The court expressed resentment over the non-constitution of the medical board and summoned the Director General, health, Balochistan, at the next hearing of the case on February 4, 2015.

Chief of BNP-M, Sardar Akhtar Mengal said that extremism was being promoted in Baloch society to weaken Baloch nationalists. "Extremists are penetrating in a tolerant Baloch society," Mengal said. He said new shadowy extremist organisations were surfacing in the Province to undermine the Baloch political and democratic movement.

Police rescued five abducted foreigners and arrested two kidnappers during search operations in Satellite Town and overseas colony area of Turbat District. Imran Qureshi, the DPO said that the foreigners include three Yemenis and two Tanzanian nationals. He further stated that weapons were also recovered from the possession of the kidnappers.

SFs arrested two militants, identified as Maulavi Shah Wali and Hafiz Naimatullah, during a raid in Jangle Pir Alizai area in Qilla Abdullah District.

SFs arrested two suspected militants from Killi Tekhdar area of Chaman town and recovered weapons from their possession.

Police detained 31 suspects during various raids in Quetta. Police said hate materials and CDs were recovered from their possession.

Balochistan Chief Secretary Saifullah Chathha while presiding over a meeting in Quetta asked officials to ensure construction of boundary walls and foolproof security at all schools in the Province as part of the National Action Plan against terrorists. He ordered officials of Law-Enforcement Agencies and educational institutions to jointly evolve a security plan for safety and protection of schools, colleges and universities. The meeting decided that boundary walls would be built and protective wires installed at all schools, besides deploying security guards at every educational institution.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the inaugural session of Balochistan Development Forum organised by the Balochistan Chief Minister's Policy Reform Unit (CMPRU) in Islamabad said that the Government will cleanse Balochistan, KP and FATA of terrorists.

He said owing to neglect in the past, Balochistan lagged behind in socioeconomic development and stressed that both Federal and Provincial Governments were now taking measures to ensure growth and peaceful environment in the Province. He said that the development of Balochistan was close to his heart, and despite constraints, the Federal Government provided substantial resources to supplement the efforts of the Provincial Government to address the needs of its people.

The political leaders and experts at the forum were unanimous in seeking autonomy for Balochistan and ownership over resources of the Province. Speaker Balochistan Assembly Jan Jamali urged Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Malik Baloch to assert Provincial autonomy under the 18th Amendment to push the agenda for inclusive development of the Province and its inhabitant.

Unidentified miscreants blew up an 18-inch gas pipeline near Dera Murad Jamali in Naseerabad District. The explosion caused suspension of gas supply from Sui to Uch Power Plant.

Unidentified militants blew up a 6-inch gas pipeline in Sohbatpur area of Jaffarabad District suspending gas supply to different villages. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Rawalpindi-bound Jaffar Express escaped a bomb blast in the 13 Mile area of provincial capital Quetta. However, no casualties were reported.

On intelligence report about the presence of TTP militants in the area the SFs conducted a raid in Harnai District of Balochistan and arrested three TTP militants, including a 'commander'. SFs also recovered arms and ammunition from the possession of militants.

Five persons, including a retired Police SI Muhammad Salleh Shah, were killed and one sustained injuries when in a Chithar-bound pickup that was coming from Dera Murad Jamali stumbled over a landmine in the Soonwah area of Naseerabad District.

Quetta Police recovered 50,000 rounds of different caliber weapons, which had been stolen from the arsenal depot of Balochistan Constabulary, during raids in Shaldara and Pashtunabad areas of the provincial capital. “The recovered ammunitions had been stolen from the arsenal depot of Balochistan Constabulary in connivance with Police officials some days back,” Police sources said.

Balochistan Government during a high-level meeting of security officials finalised 54 terrorism cases for trial by military courts that have been set up under the 21st Cons­titution Amendment. Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani said that of the 54 cases selected, 19 related to the banned TTP, 18 to LeJ and 17 to Sipah-e-Muhammad. The Provincial apex committee, which is responsible for implementation of the NAP against terrorism, will forward the cases to the Federal Government for a final decision. Balochistan IG Mohammad Amlish Khan said that 168 accused had been nominated in the 54 cases 88 of them were under arrest and 80 absconding.

A senior official of the Balochistan Levies said that a group of 25-30 militants stormed a check post of the Levies force in Qila Saifullah District and fled with five official rifles, three motorbikes, five bulletproof jackets and a walkie-talkie.

A death row prisoner, identified as Rameez Raja, who had escaped during the Bannu jailbreak on April 15, 2012, was re-arrested during a raid by Hub Police in Lasbela District. Raja, originally a resident of Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, was awarded death penalty in July 2012, for murdering his relative.

Five abducted coalminers, who had been kidnapped on January 27, 2015, from Sorenge area in Quetta were rescued. The five abducted coalminers were identified as Lal Muhammad, Noor Muhammad, Sale Muhammad, Rahman Gul and Sanaullah.

An alleged suicide bomber was killed during an exchange of fire with SFs in Maikhtar area of Loralai District. According to sources, SFs conducted an operation in the area. The militants resisted the SFs and one alleged suicide bomber blew himself up during a shoot out that lasted for an hour. Another militant fled from the spot.

SFs foiled a major terror bid by seizing an explosive-laden vehicle in Panjpai area of Quetta. The SFs also apprehended an alleged suicide bomber along with the explosive-laden vehicle. He said 200 bombs were recovered from the explosive-laden vehicle during the raid.

Intelligence Agencies and Anti-Terrorist Forces personnel arrested a TTP 'commander' from Pishin District. The SFs recovered weapons from their possession.

FC personnel recovered arms and ammunition from an Alto car in Gulistan area of Killa Abdullah District.

Two Police personnel were killed and another was injured when a convoy of DPO Khuzdar came under gun and rocket attack by militants in Pasni area of Gwadar District. However, DPO Khuzdar Asghar Ali Yusufzai, who was traveling with his family, escaped unhurt in the attack and was safe.

As part of an ongoing crackdown against militants from banned organisations in Balochistan, Police and ATC personnel have arrested 260 suspects from different parts of Quetta. Police sources told that raids were conducted in Sariab Road, Brewery Road, Satellite Town and other parts of Quetta. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the suspects who have been shifted to different Police Stations in Quetta for interrogation.

A landmine explosion killed a military officer and injured two personnel in Chathar area of Naseerabad District in Balochistan. Police sources said the military officer who was killed in the blast was identified as a FC captain. Police sources said FC personnel were on routine patrol when their vehicle hit by a landmine.

The bullet-riddled body of a missing man was found in the Sonari Mat area of Dera Bugti District. An official of Dera Bugti Levies said the body was dumped in a desolated place. The body was identified as Barfi, son of Noor Khan. “The victim had been missing for one-and-a-half years from Sui,” the Levies official said.

A 24-inch gas pipeline was blown up in the Dera Bugti District, disrupting gas supply to the Sui compressor plant from the Pir Koh purification plant. According to Levies official in Dera Bugti, militants placed explosive materials along the gas pipeline.

A dozen militants belonging to the Marri tribe laid down their arms and surrendered before Security Forces in Kohlu District. “Twelve militants laid down their arms in the presence of Provincial Minister for Energy and Irrigation Jangayz Marri and Commandant Mewand Rifles Masroorur Rehman,” a statement issued by FC Balochistan said. It added that all 12 of them had been involved in anti-state activities. According to the FC Balochistan spokesman, the militants, while laying down their arms, promised not to support any anti-state elements and vowed to live a peaceful life as law-abiding citizens of Pakistan.

An employee of the QESCO grid station was killed when unidentified opened fire at the grid station in Gwadar bazaar of Gwadar District.

Unidentified militants abducted five employees of irrigation department, including the sub-engineer, from Shadi Core area of Makran Division. Police said the employees were engaged in the construction of the dam when they were kidnapped by the militants. BRA 'spokesman' Sarbaz Baloch claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.

A Hindu doctor, Dr Manoj Kumar, was released on February 2 by abductors in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta after the payment of PKR 14 million as ransom on February 1, 2015. Dr Kumar had been abducted from Industrial Police Station area of Quetta on December 2, 2014.

Unidentified militants killed the BNP-M member and newly elected Chairman of a Union Council, Nasir Hassan, in Gwadar District.

Police claimed to have seized 205 kilograms of explosive material and said that a major terror attack was prevented.

Unknown assailants set Ghausia Alia shrine on fire in Mach area of Bolan District. According to Police, two rooms of the shrine were destroyed and all religious books turned to ashes. The shrine was built in 1948 in memory of Pir Tahir Al Gilani al-Baghdadi, who migrated from Baghdad (Iraq) and settled in Mach.

The JASP condemned the incident and held demonstrations in Quetta and Mach. While addressing the protesters in Quetta, JASP leaders Mufti Mohammad Sajid Qadri, Qari Noor Mohammad and Allama Ghazi Kamal called for extending the Zarb-e-Azb military operation to entire country.

A Policeman, identified as Zaiullah, guarding polio volunteers was killed and one child was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at the polio team on Sirki Road in Quetta.

An ATC in Quetta accepted the application of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf with regards to exemption from appearance in court in a case pertaining to the August 26, 2006, murder of former Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. The court, however, expressed anger over the performance of Director General Balochistan Naseer Baloch with regards to his slow progress on submitting Musharraf's medical report. It subsequently adjourned the hearing of the case to February 25, 2015.

Advocate Sohail Rajput, counsel of Nawabzada Jamil Akbar Bugti, confronted Musharraf's lawyer Akhtar Shah outside the court and said that the latter was ready to fly to Saudi Arabia which required travelling for four hours, but he was reluctant to travel for one hour to arrive in Quetta. "Musharraf is deliberately not appearing in the court," Rajput said.

Unidentified militants blew up two power pylons of 220 KVA transmission lines in Chatter area of Dera Murad Jamali in Naseerabad District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Militants abducted six officials of PTCL from Gawal area of Killa Saifullah District. They abductees were identified as Engineer Haji Asad, SDO Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Nabi, Sajjad Beg and two others.

Five employees of a private company working on the reconstruction of Shadi Kour dam near Pasni in Gwadar District were released in Blangur area of the District. They were abducted on February 2, 2015. BRA had claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.

Unidentified militants blew up a railway track in the Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District. Levies' sources said that a two-feet track was damaged when an IED was detonated, suspending train services between Balochistan and other parts of the country.

At least 15 BLF militants and a FC official were killed in a gun battle in Basima area of Kharan District. According to details SFs had launched a search operation in Khori village of Basima area when a group of militants hiding inside a bunker suddenly started firing at them.

Three unidentified militants were killed when the FC opened fire during an operation in Shadikor area of Gwadar District.

FC personnel arrested four suspects accused of having links with a banned organisation during search operations for the recovery of kidnapped employees of PTCL in Killi Sharna, Killi Ghat and Gawal Ismailzai areas of Zhob District. SFs recovered 24 rifles with bullets, an SMG with ammunition and other weapons from their possession.

Balochistan Interior Secretary said that 54 cases have been forwarded to Federal Ministry of Interior for hearing in the military courts. According to a statement issued here, Interior Secretary Balochistan Akbar Hussain Durrani said the Interior Ministry will forward the cases to military courts for hearing after carrying out scrutiny.

Three polio workers and two Levies officials were abducted from Murgha Kibzai area in Zhob District. "The families lost contact with the polio workers since this morning," a levies official who requested anonymity said. It is feared that the missing persons were picked up by militants, he added.

As many as 17 Districts of the Province, including parts of Quetta, plunged into darkness after militants blew up two pylons of a power transmission line in Chatter area of Naseerabad District. Sarbaz Baloch, a 'spokesman' for BRA claimed responsibility for the attack.

At least two people were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at a hotel on Mastung Road in Quetta. According to local Police, one of the victims has been identified as Ghulam Sarwar, while the identity of the other one is yet to be ascertained.

Two suspected militants blew themselves up during a search operation for the recovery of kidnapped polio workers and levies personnel in Margha Kibzai area of Zhob District. Three polio workers and two levies men went missing on February 13, 2015 from Zhob District.

A key 'commander' of LeJ, identified as Usman Saifullah Kurd, and his companion were killed while two FC personnel were injured in a raid conducted by FC in Sariab area of Quetta. A third of their accomplice was arrested unhurt. Kurd had been convicted by an Anti-Terror Court in 2003 for masterminding two sectarian attacks in Quetta. He had escaped from the high security Quetta cantonment jail in 2008, following which the Government imposed a bounty of PKR 2.5 million on him. According to security sources, Kurd was believed to be the mastermind of the January 31, 2015, Shikarpur Imambargah attack in Sindh. Intelligence sources also said that he had close contacts to both al Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban.

Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai escaped an IED attack in Reko Sultan Golai area of Nushki District. "No one was hurt in the explosion nor was any damage reported," said Nushki Deputy Commissioner Qudos Mengal. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

A 24-inch diameter gas pipeline was blown up by unidentified militants in Peshbogi area of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan.

Four dead bodies, including that of two missing Levies personnel, were found in Zhob District. According to Levies sources, two bodies were identified as that of Levies officials and one was identified as the driver of the polio team. One dead body is yet to be identified, the sources added. Three polio workers and two Levies personnel were kidnapped on February 13, 2015, from Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District.

Balochistan Government postponed the anti-polio campaign in Quetta, Zhob, Sherani and Sibi Districts of the Province due to looming security threats, according to an unnamed Health Department Officer.

Three terrorists and one FC soldier were killed in an exchange of fire during an encounter in Panjgur District. One FC soldier was wounded.

Unidentified militants blew up a water pipeline in Toba Nokahai area of Zahein Loti in Dera Bugti District, suspending water supply to many areas.

SFs arrested 21 suspects from various areas of the Province.

LEAs recovered five PTCL employees during a search operation in Kanu area of Zhob District. Local LEA sources said that the recovered PTCL employees had been kidnapped a week ago from Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob district by unidentified armed militants. They were identified as Sajjad Baig, Muhammad Tahir, Muhammad Nabi, Asad Khan and Muhammad Abbas.

A landmine explosion killed two people and injured two others in Chahtar area of Naseerabad District.

SFs conducted a raid and arrested eight suspected militants in Sibi District. According to FC spokesman, SFs recovered 24kgs explosives and other weapons from their possession.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced PKR 5 billion development package for Quetta and said that funds should be spent on building roads, improving sanitary system and cleaning the city. Funds to the tune PKR 30 billion would be given for the purpose and international donors would be asked for assistance, he added.

At least 234 madrassas in Balochistan are being funded by 'brotherly' Muslim countries, said Home Department officials tasked with investigating religious seminaries in Province. "We have collected enough evidence against 234 madrassas accused of receiving financial assistance from foreign countries," an unnamed senior official said, adding, "The list (of these seminaries) has been shared with relevant agencies and departments (the Federal Investigative Agency and State Bank of Pakistan) so that their accounts can be scrutinized and the sources of their funding traced." "But the list will go on," he added.

When contacted, Balochistan Home Secretary Akbar Khan Durrani confirmed that various cases have been forwarded to agencies concerned for further investigation, but did not specify the number of madrassas against whom evidence of foreign funding has been collected. However, he revealed that more than 3,000 of the Province's 5,441 madrassas are not registered. "Some 5,330 of the 129, 997students that study in seminaries in Balochistan are foreigners, mostly of Afghan descent," said Durrani.

A member of the team conducting the surbeillance of madrassas in Balochistan revealed the names of seminaries in Quetta and Nushki Districts which were receiving financial assistance from Saudi Arabia, Behrain and Iran. These, he said, include Mataul Uloom, Arbia Maftaul Uloom, Anwar-e-Sahaba, Gold Masjid, Dunya Arbia, Jamia Uloom and many others.

An abductor was killed while a Sikh trader, identified as Munish Singh, was recovered during a raid in Aamri area of the Chagai District. Three of his accomplices were arrested. Singh was kidnapped from Dalbandin area of Chagai District two months ago.

A child was killed and nine others were injured in a bomb explosion on at Rush Bazaar located on Taj Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. DPO Chaman Asad Khan said that a remote controlled bomb fixed to a vehicle parked near a temple exploded.

An eight-inch diameter gas pipeline was blown up by unidentified militants near the Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District. According to Police, the terrorists had planted an IED near the gas pipeline which exploded, suspending the gas supply to the area.

A four-inch diameter water supply pipeline was also blown up in the Nokani area of Dera Bugti District.

The Nawab Bugti Express narrowly escaped a bomb blast targeting a railway track in Jaffarabad District.

Law Enforcement Agencies recovered arms, including three SMG, two Kalashnikovs, four pistols, two short guns and 250 magazines from Bonistan area of Panjgur District.

At least one person was killed and seven others injured in an explosion on the Mall Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Some 53 suspects, among them 43 Afghan nationals, were arrested during a search operation carried out jointly by Police and Frontier Corps personnel in Killi Kheezi and Darwashabad areas of Quetta. Official sources said the FC and Police personnel raided various places on the outskirts of Quetta and rounded up 53 suspects. Afghan nationals were living without legal documents, police said.

The FC recovered and diffused a 7- kg bomb installed near a gas pipeline in Peer Sehwari area of Dera Bugti District. According to the FC officials, SFs patrolling the area recovered bomb planted near an 8-inch gas pipeline and foiled a terror bid.

SFs arrested a key Jundullah militant, Abdul Salam Regi, from Lak Pass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on the morning. Security sources said Regi was planning to launch suicide attacks in Balochistan and Iran.

Two Afghan Police personnel were killed in a militant attack in Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah District in Balochistan. A senior administration officer in Chaman, who declined to be named, said that six militants on three motorcycles opened fire at the vehicle of Afghan Policemen in Chaman's Bypass area. The assailants sped away on their motorcycles after the strike. The Afghan cops, who belonged to Helmand province of Afghanistan, were en route to Quetta for medical treatment when the attack took place.

Two militants were killed during an exchange of fire with SFs in the Lehri tehsil near Sibi town of Same District. According to a FC spokesman, militants opened fire at the patrolling party of SFs, wounding four personnel. SFs resorted to retaliatory firing in which two militants were killed. Weapons were recovered from the possession of militants.

Unidentified militants blew up two gas pipelines in Pir Koh and Loti area of Dera Bugti District. Explosives placed under a pipeline supplying gas to a purification plant from well number 10 of Pir Koh gas field were detonated by remote control. A separate pipeline supplying gas to the Loti purification plant from well No 12 was also blown up by saboteurs.

Unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at the DPO Sherani Muhammad Shakir's vehicle in Spira Ragha area of Loralai District, killing three Policemen and injuring the DPO. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

SF conducted a search operation and arrested eight suspected militants from Uch area of Naseerabad District. The SFs recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. The spokesman for FC said that the militants were involved in attacks on SFs and vital national installations in the area.

FC conducted a search operation and arrested four suspects from Mughtian area of Pishin District. SFs recovered four Kalashnikov's from their possession.

SFs foiled a terror bid by defusing a landmine in Kohlu District.

A gas pipeline was blown up in Zainkoh area of Loti in Dera Bugti District. According to Levies sources, an explosive device was detonated under the pipeline, suspending gas supply to a purification plant from well No-7. "A several feet long portion of the 18-inch diameter pipeline was destroyed," the sources said.

Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti while addressing a press conference at Frontier Corps Madadgar Centre at Khoila Pathak said that SF foiled a bid to sabotage the Pakistan Day celebrations and arrested three suspects, recovering a huge cache of arms from their custody from Hazar Ganji area of Provincial capital Quetta and from Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah District. The Balochistan Home Minister said that following a tip-off the forces launched a search operation in the said areas and recovered the arms and explosive material. "We arrested three militants from Chaman, possibly having links with TTP, and some from Hazar Ganji area of the provincial capital, having links with the banned religious and nationalist organisations," he said.

Bugti said militants are working for other countries and involved in the killing of innocent people. He said they were planning to execute an attack on March 23, 2015, but the SFs arrested them after successful operations. Many militants, he claimed, have moved to the tribal areas of Balochistan, especially the Pashtun belt after the operation Zarb-e-Azab against militants' hideouts in North Waziristan, adding that however there would not be any place for them to hide.

The FC Balochistan detained three suspected militants and recovered weapons from their possession during a search operation in parts of Dera Bugti District.

Two Policemen, identified as ASI Sultan Muhammad and constable Ejaz Ahmed, were killed by unidentified militants while patrolling a neighourhood in Batao area of Nushki District.

A woman, identified as Shahari Sawali (70), was killed in IED explosion on main Oshab Road in Turbat District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Two persons, identified as Nasir Baloch and Saddam Sudeer Baloch, died in Police custody under mysterious circumstances in Turbat District. According to a senior official the suspects were arrested on the night of March 9, 2015 form Sangani Sar area of the District. They had been locked up inside the guard room, not the legal or authorized detention place. Nasir Baloch hailed from Panjgur District while Saddam Sudeer Baloch hailed from Turbat District.

Unidentified armed militants opened fire at an unidentified Levies official in Maizai Addah area of Quilla Abdullah District, killing him on the spot.

A Levies Constable, identified as Amanullah, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Sanjavi area of Ziarat District. The attackers managed to escape unhurt from the spot. No outfit claimed responsibility for the two attacks.

SFs claimed to have killed seven militants during a search operation in the Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District. FC spokesman said that seven militants involved in blowing up gas pipelines and targeting SF were killed during the operation. The SFs also recovered rocket launchers, IED, bombs and other weapons were from their possession.

Six BRA terrorists were killed and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered on the second day of the operation carried out by the FC in Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District. Around 1,000 troops backed by helicopters took part in the operation. "Security forces have killed at least 13 militants who were hiding in the gas field when they refused to surrender," said a FC spokesman Manzoor Ahmed. There was no loss on security forces side, he added.

Provincial Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the militants were members of the BRA. "We have evidence that they were members of the BRA and were terrorists," he said, adding, "We took this action for peace in the region and we will act against the miscreants wherever we get information about them."

Two persons, a father and his son, were shot dead by unidentified assailants on Kasi Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. According to Police, unidentified assailants barged into a home on Kasi Road and fired a volley of bullets which left two persons dead instantly. The deceased were identified as Muhammad Umar and Muhammad Jameel. The assailants managed to flee after the incident.

The FC Balochistan arrested six terrorists during search operation carried out in Eastern Bypass area of provincial capital Quetta. A spokesman for FC said that the FC recovered weapons and explosives from Sakran area. "Following a tip-off, FC conducted raid in Sakran area and recovered weapons and explosives including 10 automatic weapons, rifles and three kilogram of explosives," he said.

He further said that FC defused IED in Sui area of Dera Bugti District and Loralai District. "Terrorists had planted IED weighing 12 kilogram in Sui and two IEDs in Loralai to carryout sabotage act," he said, adding however, FC teams defused them.

Two officials of Balochistan Levies, identified as Athaur Rehman and Hazoor Baksh, were killed and four others were wounded after a convoy of Abdul Razzaq Dilwary, the Deputy Commissioner of Kharan, was attacked by unidentified militants in Racheel area of Kharan District. One of the militants was killed in retaliatory firing while others fled from the scene. According to an official of Balochistan Levies, Deputy Commissioner Abdul Razzaq Dilwary along his Levies guards was on their way to raid a criminal hideout in the Racheel area.

Unidentified militants blew up a 14-inch-diameter gas pipeline in Dera Allah Yar city of Jaffarabad District.

Corps Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Nasir Khan Janjua while addressing a gathering on the inauguration of Balochistan Sports Festival urged the estranged Baloch youth to avoid taking up arms and adopt the path of peace. He added that the Baloch are already independent and asked which independence they were fighting for. He said we should say goodbye to a fight that has taken birth from sectarianism, and the menace of terrorism would be rooted out from Balochistan and the country.

Unidentified militants set on fire five oil tankers in Kirdi Gap area of Mastung District and also kidnapped four drivers before fleeing from the scene. The sources added that the tankers were carrying fuel from Karachi for the Saindak Project in Chagai District of the Province. The tankers caught fire as the gunfire ignited the fuel payload, following which the militants picked up four drivers and fled to an undisclosed location in the mountainous region. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Six militants and one FC soldier were killed while several others were injured in an exchange of fire that occurred during a search operation in Mashkay area of Awaran District. FC spokesman said that the militants were involved in attacking Security Forces civilians and also kidnapping-for-ransom. He said that FC recovered arms and ammunition and communication devices from their possession.

Eight BRA militants, including their leader Shekh alias Chala Resh, surrendered in the presence of Commandant of Mawand Rifles Colonel Masroor-ur Rehman and tribal elders in Mawand area of Kohlu District.

At least four Policemen, including the SHO of Rara Sham Police Station, identified as Tahir Shah, were killed when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire and also hurled a hand grenade at a Police check post in Mekhtar area of Loralai District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

A member of the Levies force, Jalil Ahmed, was kidnapped in Nasarabad area of Kech District. Jalil was going home when unidentified militants took him away.

A Balochi poet, identified as Ali Kamshan, who was abducted from Pasni area of Gwadar District on March 3, 2015, returned home. It not clear yet whether Ali's family has paid ransom for his release.

A schoolteacher, identified as Mohammad Shahdad, who was abducted on March 22, 2015, returned home in Turbat District. Shahdad had been missing for four days from Turbat.

Police arrested a terror suspect, identified as Saurat Khan Marri, accused of involving in several terrorism incidents in Quetta, including the November 11, 2014, bomb blast targeting the vehicle of an ATC judge Nazeer Ahmed Langove, from Hazar Ganji area in Quetta. "He belongs to a banned militant outfit," said Quetta CCPO Razzaq Cheema. Police also recovered two mortar shells, hand grenades, land mines and other weapons from his possession.

SFs killed five militants and injured six others in Mastung District in Balochistan in the morning. Frontier Corps Spokesman Khan Wasey said that the terrorists were involved in attacks on SFs and had recently torched five oil tankers carrying fuel for the Saindak project in the Chaghai District. The terrorists belonged to a banned separatist outfit, he added.

A tribal elder along with his guard was shot dead while his two other gunmen sustained injuries in a firing attack in the Kechi Baig area of Sariab in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. According to SHO of Kechi Baig, Ashiq Khattak, unidentified assailants riding on a motorbike opened indiscriminate firing on a vehicle in Kechi Baig and fled from the scene. "As result of the intense firing Mir Zahir Rind and his Levis guard Abdul Malik Rind were killed on the spot and his two other guards sustained serious bullet injuries," the SHO added.

Unidentified assailants shot dead two persons, Muhammad Waleed and Wash Dil, in the Daramkol Baidarg area of the Turbat District. According to police sources, the victims were on their way when armed assailants riding a motorbike opened fire on them and fled. Both of them died on the spot.

A FC head clerk, Abdul Rasheed, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in village Kotla in Turbat District. According to the DSP, Sulman Khan, unidentified assailants entered Abdul Rasheed's house, shot him dead and injured his son Faizan.

The Levies Force recovered the body of a man from the Spain Tangi area of Harnai District. According to Levies sources, on a tip off, a Levies force team reached the site and took the body into custody which was dumped after killing by unidentified men. The body was identified as Wazir Khan, s/o Yaar Muhammad.

Four bullet-riddled dead bodies were found in Goorbrath area along the border of Nushki and Kalat Districts. "The bodies bore multiple bullet injuries," the Assistant Commissioner of Nushki said. He said one of the dead was identified as Amir Jamaldini of Gharibabad locality near Nushki town. The other bodies could not be identified.

Six militants were killed and two SF personnel were injured in an exchange of fire which took place during a search operation launched by SFs to rescue nine abducted Government officials in Ziarat District. The dead included two suicide bombers who blew themselves up when SFs surrounded them, said Frontier Corps spokesman Khan Wasey.

According to the spokesman for FC Khan Wasey, SFs and Intelligence Agency personnel foiled a terror bid by arresting seven terrorists, including four suicide bombers, during a raid in Kuchlak area of provincial capital Quetta. "The terrorists were planning a major terror strike in Quetta," said Wasey adding that the arrested men belonged a banned militant outfit. The suspects were shifted to an unknown location for interrogation. Most of the terrorists belonged to the volatile tribal belt, the FC spokesman said. He added that four suicide jackets were also recovered from the possession of the suspects.

SFs arrested four militants from Kharotabad area and also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.

The BRP said that the four bullet-riddled dead bodies found in Goorbrath area of Nushki District on April 1, 2015, were of missing persons allegedly killed by SFs. BRP spokesman Sher Mohammad Bugti said in a statement that the four had gone missing four months ago and the SFs after killing them left their bodies in a deserted place.

A death row convict, Amir Hamza, was hanged to death in Machh Jail of Bolan District, in the first execution carried out in the province in seven years. According to prison authorities, Amir murdered a person over a trivial matter in 1995. An Additional Sessions Judge in Sibi had issued the verdict of Hamza'z capital punishment in 2004. President Mamnoon Hussain on March 30, 2015, dismissed his plea for pardon.

Five suspected militants were arrested by FC personnel during a search operation in Karta area of Bolan District.

Two suspects were arrested during a search operation in Ghori area of Lehri District in Naseerabad Division. A large number of weapons and ammunition were also seized.

A spokesman for the FC, Balochistan, claimed that seven BRA militants surrendered and handed over their weapons to security personnel in Sui area of Dera Bugti District. He said the militants who handed over themselves to law enforcement agencies promised that they would not take up arms anymore and would live peacefully. FC Inspector General Major General Sher Afgun welcomed the decision of the militants who surrendered and said the Government and FC would help all those who would lay down their weapons.

At least 20 labourers, including 16 from Punjab and four from Hyderabad District in Sindh, were killed and three others were injured when unidentified militants opened fire on a labour camp in Gagdan area of Turbat District.

Spokesperson for FC Khan Wasey claimed that three BLA militants, including the alleged mastermind behind the on June 15, 2013, attack on Quaid-e-Azam's Ziarat Residency in Ziarat District, identified as Mehmood alias Mama, was killed in a targeted raid carried out by the FC personnel in Mach area of Bolan District. The accused was also involved in ethnic killing in the province, he added. FC also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.

The Quetta Police claimed to have foiled a terrorism bid by seizing 100 kilogram of explosives during a raid in Hazar Ganji area the provincial capital. "Terrorists had dumped explosive material at an empty place," said Razaq Cheema, the CCPO Quetta.

FC arrested a BLA militant with hate material in Panjgur District.

FC Balochistan on April 10 arrested a mastermind of weapon making and confiscated arms and ammunitions from a compound in Dera Murad Jamali area of Naseerabad District. "One Anti-Aircraft Gun, 22 SMGs, 2 G-3 rifles, 10 double barrel rifles, one rocket launcher with 7 rockets and 2500 different types of rounds have been seized," said FC official.

Acting on a tip-off, FC raided a compound at Mir Ali area of Zhob District and seized heavy cache of arms and ammunitions. "During the raid 6 sophisticated weapons with 459 rounds and three pistols were recovered from inside the compound while no arrest was made during the raid," said FC spokesperson.

A suspected Baloch militant was killed and another was injured in an exchange of fire with FC in Uch area of Sui in Dera Bugti District. According to details, militants attacked a convoy when it was passing through Uch on its way to Sui. The FC troops returned fire and the shootout continued for some time. "One militant of the banned Baloch outfit was killed and another was injured," an FC spokesman said, adding that the injured militant fled. He said the attackers were on a motorcycle which had been seized along with some automatic weapons, including a rocket launcher.

Police registered a case against the 'chief' of BLF, Dr Allah Nazar, and its 'spokesman' Gohram Baloch for April 10, 2015, massacre of 20 construction workers Turbat in District. Police said the FIR had been registered against the BLF leaders on an application of a labourer, Allah Dina, who was injured in the gun attack.

At least 13 BLF militants, including one key militant 'commander' Hayat, were killed in a joint raid by FC personnel and Intelligence Agencies, in Gogdan area of Turbat District. The dead militants were involved in April 10, 2015, massacre of 20 Punjabi and Sindhi construction workers. Spokesperson FC Khan Wasey said that another key militant 'commander' Zareef was arrested during the operations. Wasey said several miscreants were injured in the operation. According to security officials, Levies and Police personnel were also called over in wake of the encounter.

Four unidentified militants abducted the MNCH Programme and Official Coordinator of the Balochistan Health Department Dr Amir Baksh at gunpoint from Sohrab Road in provincial capital Quetta while he was on his way to the health office from his home on Brewery Road. The doctor hails from Turbat District and had been working on child and maternal health in Balochistan.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Army chief General Raheel Sharif to discuss national security and the law and order situation of Quetta. Sources privy to the development revealed that Operation Zarb-e-Azb might be expanded to Balochistan to fight against Baloch insurgents as well. The army launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb against militants in North Waziristan Agency of FATA in June 2014.

Three persons, including two women, of the same family were killed when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at a vehicle Qamaruddin Karez area of Zhob District.

A soldier, identified as Sepoy Mohammad Yousuf, was killed and two others were injured in a rocket attack on an under-construction check post of FC in the Tasp area of Panjgur District. "Three rockets were fired from an unknown location which landed and exploded near the check post in Tasp," FC spokesman Khan Wassy said. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Acting on a tip-off, FC carried out a search operation on the outskirts of Sibi District and arrested 10 suspects and recovered six automatic weapons from their possession. The detained persons were accused of blowing up railway lines, planting IEDs and attacking security forces and public transport.

In another search operation in Harnai District, FC arrested four suspects involved in extortion from coalmine contractors and truck drivers.

The leader of the VBMP Abdul Qadeer Baloch, also known as Mama Qadeer, during a press conference at the Karachi Press Club in Karachi claimed that five of the 13 suspected militants killed by SFs on April 13, 2015, and accused of having been involved in the murder of 20 labourers in Turbat District on April 10, 2015, had been missing for the past few months. Mama Qadeer said it was not the first time that SFs had come up with such a claim after killing people in custody. "At least five of those 13 men killed were missing for the past few months," he said, adding, "They all were picked up from different areas of Turbat District. Their families had reasons to believe that they were in custody of agencies."

He said the names of the five young men were registered with his group as 'missing Baloch persons' and that institutions concerned as well as some human rights' organisations were aware of their enforced disappearance. He further said that for a couple of years security agencies had been killing people in their custody after every attack carried out by militant groups. He said the situation in Balochistan was constantly deteriorating and both the Federal and Provincial Governments were appeared helpless in resolving the issue of missing persons.

Airport Security Force thwarted terrorists attack on Air Traffic Control Radar of Pasni airport in Gwadar District. ASF spokesman Abbas Memon said the terrorists launched attack on the radar in organized manner, however, the ASF personnel foiled the assault. He said, "All the installations of the Pasni radar were safe." He further said no loss of life was reported. Deputy Commissioner Gwadar Abdul Hameed said terrorists shot fire on the radar 8 kilometers far from the location and managed to flee after exchange of fire with law enforcement agencies.

Six suspected militants and two soldiers were killed in three clashes between Security Forces and militants in different areas of Balochistan. Three suspects were arrested and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition was seized by paramilitary troops.

Official sources said that a security convoy was going from Mashkay to Jahoo area of Awaran District when it came under fire. SFs fired back and the gun battle, which lasted for several hours, left four militants dead.

In a clash in Zarin Bug area in Kech District, two SFs personnel and a suspected militant were killed. A spokesman for the Frontier Corps said that troops chased the perpetrators of April 19's rocket attack on an air traffic control station in the Pasni area of Gwadar and surrounded them in Zarin Bug, 80km from Gwadar. In a heavy exchange of fire between FC troops and militants in the mountainous area, one militant and two soldiers were killed and two militants were arrested, the FC spokesman said.

FC troops killed one militant and arrested another in an encounter in the mountainous area of Aghbarg in Ziarat District. "The troops launched a search operation for militants belonging to a banned religious extremist organisation who were involved in attacking the vehicle of the district police officer of Sherani in Loralai area and killing three policemen in March," the spokesman said.

An ATC in Quetta declared 16 suspects of the Quaid-e-Azam residency attack case as fugitives. Quaid-e-Azam's residency in Ziarat was damaged by explosives and was set ablaze on June 15, 2013 whereas one Police official was also killed during the attack. According to reports, the hearing was headed by Judge Nauroz Khan in which the statement of the investigating officer was recorded. The court ordered to advertise the names of the suspects in three newspapers. The suspects include Herbiar Murree, Haleem Murree, Dar Muhammad Murree, Jamal Shah, Geo Murree, Abdul Pukar, Aslam alias Achu, Saifullah alias Saifu, Bairak, Rehman Gull, Abdul Sattar Murree, Ganbu Murree, Jabal Murree, Taio Murree, Umar Mannu and Baju Murree. The hearing of the case was adjourned till April 27.

Four persons were killed and 20 others were injured in a bomb blast near the vegetable market on the Chakkar Khan Road in Sibi town of same District in Balochistan. DPO Anwar Khetran said unidentified militants had attached an explosive device to a motorcycle which went off when the market was full of buyers. The blast left at least four people dead and 20 others injured. Shops and vehicles around the blast site sustained damage.

At least three Shia Hazaras were shot dead in a targeted attack at local bus stop in Satellite Town area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. SHO Raja Qayyum said that three people, belonging to the Hazara community were sitting beside a tree outside the bus stop when unidentified assailants, riding a motorcycle, opened fire at them. As a result, two of them were killed on the spot, another was seriously injured, and later died in the hospital. The deceased were identified as Mirza Hussain, Asadullah and Mohammad Ali. They were waiting to buy a ticket for Makran bound bus at the terminal.

FC arrested four suspects, including one "most wanted" terrorist during a search operation in Ghahi Khan Chowk near Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta.

FC officials upon receiving intelligence reports arrested three suspected militants in Pasni area of Gwadar District. Further investigation is underway.

An unnamed top security official said that the Federal Government is seeking to approach five countries and the UN for the extradition of top Baloch insurgents accused of fomenting unrest in Balochistan, as the security agencies have identified 161 training camps of insurgents, nearly two dozen of them are believed to be located in Afghanistan and two in Iran. "We are taking up the issue of Baloch insurgents with five countries [India, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Iran and Afghanistan]," said the official, adding that Dr Allah Nazar, Hyrbyair Marri, Brahamdagh Bugti, Javed Mengal and some other wanted insurgents are commanding their fighters in the province.

He further said, "The Afghan Government has assured Pakistan its full support to stop Baloch insurgents from operating from its soil," adding, "Pakistan is considering taking up the issue of Indian involvement in Balochistan unrest at the United Nations." The official also said that the Government has requested Iran through its Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashqavi to make maximum efforts to block the influence of some Baloch separatists operating from Iranian soil.

"We have expanded the military operation in Balochistan," the official said, adding that the paramilitary Frontier Corps is assisting the military in targeted operations against separatists.

According to details, Hyrbyair Marri, the head of the BLA, has been living in self-exile in the UK where he has been granted political asylum. Brahamdagh Bugti, the founder of the BRA, has been living in Switzerland seeking political asylum.

A man has reportedly been killed in a landmine blast in Qamaruddin Karez area of Zhob District in Balochistan. Levies said that unidentified men had planted the landmine in Qamaruddin Karez area which exploded when a passer-by hit it, resulting in his instant death.

May 6

Lasbela Police arrested a militant belonging to LeJ, identified as Alam Ziab, during a raid in Lasbela University in Lasbela District. “Acting on a tip-off, the police raided a room at Lasbela University and arrested Alam Zaib — he was a student there,” DPO Bashir Ahmed said, adding, “The militant belong to a banned organisation Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and was involved in the killing of eight Police personnel and bomb blasts.” The DSP added that the militant had a PKR 3 million bounty on his head.

An Iranian national, identified as Muhammad Ameer, kidnapped three years ago was recovered from Dalbandin area of Chagai District. “Muhammad Ameer had been missing for the past three years from his native town of Isfahan,” District Police Officer Chagai Mubarak Shah said, adding there were reports that the kidnappers had kept the Iranian somewhere in Chagai District. Police raided a place on the outskirts of Dalbandin town upon information about the presence of the Iranian national and recovered him. No arrest could be made as the abductors escaped before the raid.

May 8

FC conducted multiple raids in different areas of the Province and arrested a number of suspected militants, including three members of UBA. According to details, in one of these raids carried out in Mangochar area of Kalat District the FC personnel arrested three UBA militants and shifted them to an undisclosed location for further investigation.”

Elsewhere in Lehri area of Zhob District, the paramilitary force recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition while arresting two suspected terrorists. “At least seven rocket launchers, 14 improvised explosive devices, 12 anti-personnel mines, six bombs, two SMGs with 13 magazines, three hand-grenades, 80 detonator wires, a telescope and a Motorola cell phone were recovered,” said the FC official. He said the force also defused 26 bombs on the spot.

The FC also arrested four militants from Goth Hamzani, Goth Doda and Tibba areas of Sohbatpur District (earlier a town in Jaffarabad District).

In another raid, the law enforcing agency arrested two terrorists from Killi Thratta area of Pishin District.

The FC also took into custody two Iranian citizens, who were trying to enter into Pakistan in Panjgur District. “Both Iranians were trying to enter Pakistan without legal travel documents when FC soldiers spotted and arrested them,” said an official.

May 9

Unidentified militants opened fire at the convoy of Adviser to Balochistan Chief Minister of Finance, Khalid Langove, in Mangochar tehsil of Kalat District. However, Langove escaped unhurt. Langove's guards retaliated after which the assailants disappeared in the area, sources said.

May 10

A suspected militant was killed and three others were arrested when Frontier Corps personnel launched a search operation in Biam Shai Nullah area of Sui in Dera Bugti District on suspicion of the presence of some militants involved in attacks on gas pipelines and Government installations. An exchange of fire took place when the security personnel raided a house. An FC spokesman said the suspected militant was killed and three men arrested at the house. They were involved in a number of subversive acts, he said, adding that illegal weapons and ammunition had also been seized.

FC personnel also conducted a raid near Sakran Road in Hub tehsil of Lasbela District and arrested four suspected militants. The FC spokesman claimed that automatic weapons had been seized from them.

May 12

A man belonging to the Hazara community was killed and five others, including two Policemen, were injured, apparently in a targeted attack at Kasi Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of the Balochistan. Police said that the Hazara community members were busy in the maintenance of a rickshaw in a shop at Kasi Road when unidentified armed men, wearing masks on their faces, opened fire on them. As a result, a man was killed and five others sustained injures. The deceased was identified as Ali Raza and the injured as Constable Abbas Awan, Sadiq Ali, Essa Mohammad, Ashraf and Safar. The attackers managed to escape following the incident.

Convicted murderer Saulat Mirza was hanged till death at Machh Jail of Bolan District. Mirza had been on death row for nearly 17 years. Sentenced to death in 1999, Mirza was initially scheduled to be executed on March 19, 2015. But in a turn of events, video footage of Mirza hurling grave allegations at MQM chief Altaf Hussain and other leaders of complicity in crime was aired on television channels just few hours before his execution on March 19. The President immediately stayed his hanging for three days after the convict sought more time to give information regarding target killers and their alleged patrons.

A few days later, Mirza's hanging was put off again as authorities wished to interrogate him for crucial details in relation to his confession. A 10-member Joint-Investigation Team later questioned Mirza over his confession and eventually concluded that his disclosures did not constitute any ‘actionable intelligence or cogent evidence’ that could help the judicial process. On May 2, 2015, the trial court issued Mirza's black warrant for a third time, scheduling his hanging for May 12.

May 13

Two kidnappers, identified as Sattar Sheikh and Latif Buriro alias Kana Buriro, were killed during Police encounter in bid to rescue abductees in Katcha area of Usta Muhammad in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan. During the encounter the Police faced resistance from the kidnappers and in the exchange of fire, two suspects were killed. The Police also arrested an injured suspect and seized two Kalashnikovs and a cache of ammunition from the possession of deceased and detained suspects.

May 14

Balochistan FC killed eight militants and arrested several others while carrying out search operations in Juhan area of Kalat District and Mastung District. Three FC personnel also received injuries during the exchange of firing. Weapons, including 12 SMGs, 20 hand grenades and 25 kilogram of explosive devices were recovered from their possession. The terrorists were involved in attacks on Security Forces and acts of sabotage in Nushki and other areas.

Two militants were killed in an encounter with the FC during a search operation in the Tasp area of Panjgur District. Two SMGs, two hand grenades, 12 magazines, a motorbike and a vehicle of FWO was recovered from their possession.

FC personnel arrested two militants following a tip off in the Saeedabad area of Ormara in Gwadar District. They also recovered arms from their possession.

May 15

Three bullet riddled dead bodies, identified as that of identified as Asim Baloch, Shahjahan and Noshad Ahmed, were recovered from Tasp area of Panjgur District in Balochistan. “All the three were shot in the head and chest,” hospital sources said.

The FC continued the search operation into its second day in Johan area of Kalat District, killing three militants and injuring six others. So far 13 militants, including a 'commander' of BRA have been killed. Two militant hideouts, three explosive-laden vehicles and four motorcycles have also been destroyed.

A man, identified as Mohammad Amjad, was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire him in Buleda area of Kech District.

Balochistan Assembly Opposition Leader Maulana Abdul Wasey, who belongs to the JUI-F, narrowly escaped a remote-controlled blast in Pishin District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

May 17

At least 20 militants, including nine 'commanders', were killed during an operation by the security agencies in the Kalat District of Balochistan. Meanwhile, a private television channel’s sources have claimed that during the operation, Security Forces had found evidence of contacts between the terrorists and the Indian intelligence agency, R&AW. “Security Forces, engaged in an extensive operation in the rugged territory, neutralised these low and high profile targets in the last 48 hours,” sources said. The FC also recovered a sizeable stash of arms and explosives. Four camps of terrorists were also destroyed during the operation. 

A militant was killed and two SF personnel were injured during a search operation carried out by FC in Aspait area of Mashky in Awaran District. SFs also recovered weapons from their possession. According to the FC spokesman, SFs carried out the search operation against the BLF.

FC killed a militant in Mashkey area of Awaran District. According to the FC spokesman, on a tip-off the force carried out the search operation in the area when one of the militants opened fire on them. He was killed as FC retaliated the firing.

A convict on death row, Muhammad Musa, was hanged till death at Mach Central Jail in Bolan District. Musa had committed a murder in 2005 in Quetta.

The FC on a tip-off conducted the search operation in an unspecified area of Turbat District and arrested two commanders of a banned outfit and recovered arms from their possession.

The CoAS General Raheel Sharif during a visit to the Command and Staff College in Quetta said that a 'favourable political atmosphere' is being built in the country following the launch of military offensive Zarb-e-Azb against terrorism in the tribal belt. He said the armed forces of the country have gained 'magnificent achievements' during Operation Zarb-e-Azb. He, however, said conventional methods of warfare and retaliation were no longer plausible for tackling threats being faced by the country.

At least one person was killed and four others were injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast targeting a FC vehicle on Qambarani Road in Quetta. BDS officials said that 100 kilograms of explosives were used in the making of the bomb.

Balochistan Police arrested the main accused involved in the on June 15, 2013, attack on Quaid-e-Azam residency in Ziarat District after carrying out a successful raid in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta. Addressing a press conference, SSP-Operations Aitzaz Ahmed Goraya said that Police arrested suspect, identified as Pukar alias Pako, who was nominated for his involvement in carrying out the attack.

FC during an operation on May 21 in Rahman Kahul area of Chaman tehsil in Qilla Abdullah District recovered explosive material, IEDs, and circuits in huge quantity, said Brigadier Tahir Mehmood while addressing a press conference in Quetta. He said that it was an achievement as the recovery pre-empted a wave of terrorism in the province.

Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti and DIG FC Brigadier Mohammad Tahir a during a news briefing at the FC Help Center in Kholia Phattack said, "Frontier Corps killed 29 militants associated with the Baloch separatist groups and the TTP, including two suicide bombers, during the search operation in the Province." They also destroyed eight insurgents' hideouts during the month-long operation, he added.

Three people were killed and over a dozen persons, which include several police officials, were injured after an IED targeting President Mamnoon Hussain's son Salman Hussian's convoy exploded outside a local restaurant in Hub city of Lasbela District. However, Salman remained unhurt in the attack.

At least three Hazara Shias were killed and nine others were injured when unidentified militants opened fire at two separate buildings on M.A. Jinnah Road in Quetta.

A local trader, identified as Anwar Ali Hazara, was shot dead by unidentified militants on Fatima Jinnah Road in Quetta. Following the attack, members of the Hazara community staged a protest against the killing.

A death row convict Ibrahim was hanged till death in Central Jail Mach in Bolan District. Ibrahim was convicted of murdering a person in 2003.

Two suspected militants were arrested in the Dasht area of the Kech District. "The militants were involved in attacks on Frontier Corps and FWO construction," FC spokesperson Khan Wassey said. He added that FC recovered automatic weapons from their possession.

Intelligence Agencies' personnel conducted a raid on Sariab Road area of Quetta and arrested a militant.

Two Shia Hazaras, identified as Mohammad Arif and Mohammad Hussain, were shot dead, while another, Mohammad Essa, was injured, when unidentified militants opened fire at their cloth shop in a shopping plaza in MeCongi road area in Quetta. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Balochistan Home Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said that the Government has decided to launch a grand targeted operation in the provincial capital to curb terrorism. He said that Frontier Corps, Police, Levies and other intelligence and Law Enforcement Agencies would take part in the operation.

A death row convict, Khan Mohammad, was hanged in Mach Jail of Bolan District after he was found guilty of committing the murder of his brother as well as nephew in 2004.

At least 22 people were killed and several others injured when unidentified militants opened fire at kidnapped passengers in Khad Kucha area of Mastung District. Earlier in the evening, suspected militants had abducted two passenger buses en route Karachi (Sindh) from Pishin District. DCO Mastung claimed that 15 to 20 militants had abducted around 35 passengers. Five passengers were released by militants, the Levies official said. UBA claimed responsibility for the killings. A UBA 'spokesman' Mureed Baloch said that it "is a revenge for killing of militants in Mastung and Kalat areas by security forces".

At least seven militants were killed during a search operation launched after the May 29, 2015, bus attack in Mastung District that killed 22 people. The Home Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti confirmed that at least seven militants allegedly involved in the incident had been killed in the operation.

Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Nasir Khan Janjua, while expressing the resolve of the political and military leadership to end terrorism said that labourers and daily wagers were gunned down and terrorists would be dragged out of their dens and eliminated.

At least nine militants were killed while two FC personnel were injured in exchange of fire in Morgan Harboi area of Kalat. The FC spokesman said those killed in the shootout were involved in May 29, 2015, Mastung carnage and they were planning to attack FC post in Harboi.

FC killed four terrorists in Panjgur District. The FC also recovered weapons from their possession.

One terrorist was killed during exchange of fire and another detained in Kohlu District. Automatic weapons were recovered from their possession.

At least 25 suspects were detained during FC and Police search operation in Kharotabad and its adjoining areas in Quetta.

PM Nawaz Sharif while addressing an all-party conference in Quetta said that foreign forces with the help of local elements have been promoting terrorism and violence in the country, reports Dawn. He said "Pakistan had suffered USD110 billion losses in the war on terror over the past few years, but we are determined to eliminate terrorism and extremism from our country."

Balochi language poet, writer and film actor, identified as Anwar Sahib Khan, was abducted along with his son, Wasim, from their home in Pasni area of Gwadar District. "Armed men on a pick-up abducted the two from their house," Police Officer Chakar Khan said. No outfit claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.

Two BLA militants, including the alleged mastermind of May 24, 2015 bomb attack on the convoy of President Mamnoon Hussain's son Salman Mamnoon, were detained by FC after an exchange of fire in Hub tehsil of Lasbela District. The mastermind was identified as Surat Jan Marri. The FC also recovered arms from their possession.

The FC detained two alleged 'commanders' of BLF in the Pasni area of Gwadar District. Hand-grenades and other weapons were also recovered from their possession.

UBA 'commander' for Kohlu, Kahan and Barkhan region, Wali Mohammad alias Haji Kalati, surrendered to authorities along with his 50 supporters in provincial capital Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Kalati claimed that he had been fighting for independence of Balochistan since 1970 and spent 45 years on mountains.

At least nine decomposed dead bodies of militants, who were killed in a clash with SFs in Saroon area of Morgand Shekhri mountain range in Kalat District, were found in the area. The FC had claimed that its personnel killed nine suspected militants who were allegedly involved in the May 29, 2015, Mastung massacre in an operation launched in Kalat.

An unnamed senior official in Balochistan Home Department said that a joint operation by FC, Police and Levies Force was still going on in Morgand, Saroon, Harboi, Johan, Nirmak, Khisar Takht and Gishak areas of Kalat and Mastung Districts.

At least four Policemen were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at their vehicle while they were on a routine patrol on Mullah Salam Road in Pashtoonabad area of Quetta. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

At least five Hazara Shias were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them in Bacha Khan Chowk area Quetta. Police sources said that the assailants managed to escape from the scene. It was an act of targeted killing, said the Police.

Quetta Police claimed to have detained 33 suspects during a search operation in Satellite Town and Pashtoonabad areas in the wake Pashtoonabad firing of Jun 6, 2015, that left four Police officials dead. Police also seized computers and others digital gadgets from the detained suspects.

Police on June 8 claimed to have arrested three suspects from their hideout in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta for their involvement in attacks on the Khalid and Samungli airbases in the provincial capital on August 15, 2014. The suspects were identified as Ali Gul alias Obaida Pathan, Rehman Wali and Zafarullah alias Muzaffar Jan. The Ghalib Mehsud faction of TTP had claimed responsibility for the attack on the two airbases.

Home Minister, Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti said that the three belonged to a banned militant organisation involved in terrorist attacks across the country. He said Ali Gul and Rehman Wali carried head money of PKR 1 million and PKR 500,000, respectively, and were wanted by Police for their involvement in heinous crimes, including the airbase attacks, bomb blasts at different places and targeted killings of Policemen. Zafarullah faces charges in nine cases of murder.

The FC arrested five suspected militants including a would-be suicide bomber during raids in parts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. A spokesman for FC here said that raids were conducted on tip-off by the intelligence organisation during which five suspected militants were arrested.

At least four Policemen, including ASI Mohammad Wazir, were killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on the Police patrolling van at Manan Chowk of Pashtunabad area in provincial capital Quetta. The three other victims were identified as constable Zahir Khan, constable Mehmood Khan and driver Kalimullah. SSP-Operation Atizaz Goraya confirmed the incident. CCPO Abdul Razzaq Cheema said, "Around four attackers were riding two motorcycles... they attacked the Police van." He added that two attacks on Police vans have been carried out in the same area within a week and with the same modus operandi.

Two unidentified mutilated dead bodies were found in Khud Kucha area of Mastung District. According to Levies officials, "The corpses were found in the mountainous area of Khud Kucha," adding that the bodies were old and beyond recognition.

Two men were killed when unidentified masked militants opened fire at a barber shop in Mano Jan area of provincial capital Quetta. Both of the victims were brothers, the source added.

Two unidentified men were shot dead by unidentified armed assailants on Double Road area in Quetta.

In another incident of target killing, an unidentified man was shot dead near the Eastern Bypass area in Quetta. Police officials termed the incidents as acts of targeted killing.

Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies launched a crackdown against target killers and conducted several raids in Pashtunabad, Mehmoodabad and other areas of Quetta during which 243 suspects were detained. The detained men were shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation. Police also claimed the recovery of weapons and ammunition from their possession.

Militants blew up a gas pipeline in Tali Mat area of Pir Koh in Dera Bugti District. According to Levies sources, an Improvised Explosive Device was used to blow up the 24-inch-wide pipeline, suspending gas supply to Sui Purification Plant.

The 'commanders' of BLF and TLB, along with a group of 57 insurgents, laid down their arms in the presence of PML-N leader Nawab Sanaullah Zehri in Khuzdar District. According to the reports, the commander of BLF Din Jan alias Meeran and TLB leader Ubaidullah alias Beebarg laid down their arms and vowed to be a part of the national mainstream. The leaders also chanted 'Pakistan Zindabad' (Long Live Pakistan) and 'Balochistan Paindabad' (Balochistan Live Forever).

Balochistan Government extended enforcement of Section 144 for a week. According to the notification issued, the Government imposed a ban on pillion riding and display of weapons in view of increased incidents of targeted killings in the provincial capital.

Balochistan has allocated PKR 54.5 billion for next fiscal year's ADP, a rise of 7.5 per cent compared to this year's PKR 50.7 billion, the budget documents showed. The Province plans to spend 60 per cent of the ADP, which includes foreign project assistance of PKR 3.33 billion, on new projects and the rest of it on the ongoing schemes. This policy of allocating more money to new projects will increase the throw-forward of development schemes in the Province from the present PKR124.7 billion to PKR141.32 billion by the end of the next financial year.

The number of ongoing schemes in the Province is 940 and the government plans to start another 1,310 projects during 2015-16. A total of 807 projects were completed during the outgoing year. It means that it will take about seven years to complete all the projects that are being started during the next financial year if the development funds were distributed between new and old schemes in the same ratio of 60:40, the documents shows. The new provincial budget focuses more on infrastructure development, especially in the road, power and water sectors. It also focuses on schemes that are directly and indirectly linked to the CPEC, like construction of international airport in Gwadar.

Two BLA militants were arrested during a search operation in Soranj area of Quetta. Security Forces also recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession.

A local 'commander' of TTP, identified as Syed Alam Shah, surrendered in Ziarat District. According to official sources, Shah laid down arms before the Government forces.

The Additional SHO Mastung Abdul Qudus Bangulzai was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants while he was on his way home from the Police Station in Killi Raiki area of Mastung District. "Suspects were riding on a motorbike and fled from the scene after targeting Bangulzai," said SHO Mastung Nazir Ahmed. Police collected 10 empty rounds of 9MM pistol from the spot, added the SHO.

A target killer was arrested from a house in Satellite Town area of Quetta. "Acting on a tip-off, an intelligence agency raided a house in Satellite Town, Quetta and arrested a target killer of a defunct organisation," security sources said. According to reports, the arrested target killer was involved in the targeted killings of police officers, security personnel and dozens of residents of the provincial capital. "During interrogation, the suspect has confessed of dozens of target killings in the city in last four years, and was the mastermind of his group," security sources said, without revealing suspect's identity.

A worker of PML-N, identified as Nizamuddin Bhutto, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Railway Phatak area of Naseerabad District in Balochistan.

Authorities in Balochistan during a meeting of the provincial apex committee, headed by Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch, announced a general amnesty plan for all home-based Baloch militants who are willing to renounce violence and lay down their arms. According to an official handout, the apex committee meeting analysed in detail the need for maintaining law and order in the province. The meeting agreed that a "peaceful, conciliatory Balochistan policy will be implemented so that the youngsters who want to lay down arms and join the mainstream can be granted amnesty and be encouraged to rehabilitate themselves".

A senior Government official said the amnesty scheme only applies to those Baloch insurgents who are fighting locally. "Those who are hiding abroad will be dealt with legally," he said. Under the scheme, he said, small-time fighters will be paid PKR 500,000. "Mid-level 'commanders' will get PKR 1 million while top 'commanders' will be paid PKR1.5 million," he said, adding that rich cash prizes were offered to ensure the fighters do not rejoin insurgent groups.

A journalist, identified as Zafarullah Jatak, was shot dead while he was asleep at his home in Usta Mohammad town of Jaffarabad District. Jatak was working as a part-time correspondent for the Quetta Urdu daily Intikhab. A Police Official said that a number of journalists had complained of receiving threats from some unidentified groups.

The Balochistan FC seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a raid at the hideouts of BRA and BLA militants in Bhaag area of Bolan District. A spokesman for the FC said that they had dumped weapons and ammunition to carry out subversive activities in Sibi, Kohlu and Dera Bugti Districts. The FC teams had seized an RPG 7 with its eight rounds, two Chinese LMGs, four SMGs, five 3.3 rifles with 650 rounds, nine shotguns with 135 rounds, three AK-47 rifles with three magazines and 1,400 rounds, four seven mm guns with 280 rounds, a repeater gun, 30 fuses, 1,300 rounds of sniper rifles and a pickup vehicle.

The FC said that it arrested six suspected militants during two search operations in Kalat and Turbat Districts. According to the FC spokesman, in the first operation the paramilitary force carried out an intelligence-based search operation in Kalat. "FC personnel arrested two militants of BLA and recovered automatic weapons from their possession," the spokesman said. Both the militants were involved in attacks on security forces and the targeted killing of people.

In the second operation, FC arrested four suspects on charges of insurgency in Kalagdab area of Turbat District, the spokesman said, adding. that the four of them were involved in attacks on SFs.

At least 20 militants were killed in an exchange of fire that resulted after the militants belonging to BLA attacked the UBA's Karam Khan Camp in Peer Masori area of Dera Bugti District.

Police Inspector Mohammad Naseem was shot dead while he was on his way home from Industrial Police Station in Jan Mohammad Road area of Quetta. Industrial Police SHO Athar Rasheed said, "the killing was an act of targeted killing."

At least 13 militants, including the brother and nephew of BLF leader Dr Allah Nazar, and one security official, were killed during a search operation in Mashkay area of Awaran District. According to FC spokesperson Khan Wasay, they conducted a search operation early on Tuesday in Mashkay, the hometown of BLF leader Dr Nazar, to secure the release of hostages taken by the militants. Wasay said the militants were involved in killing of seven people on June 6, 2015 in Mashkay. "They also took 17 women and 30 children as hostages in Mashkay," he said, adding that the hostages were released after the operation. The militants killed in the operation were identified as Safar Khan, Dr Nazar's brother, Shahek Baloch, Dr Nazar's nephew, and two 'commander's Balaach and Shahjahan.

Three Punjabi welders were shot dead in an ethnically motivated attack at a shop in Sirki Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Senior Police Official Abdul Razzaq Cheema said that it appeared to be an "ethnic" killing as the victims were from Punjab.

Two people, identified as Police Constable Imdad Ali and a passerby Zahid Ali, were killed and three other Police personnel sustained injuries in attack on a Police check-post in Mir Hassan area of Jaffarabad District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

A Levies constable was killed when unidentified militants opened fire at Badizai check post in Pishin District.

Two persons were killed and three others sustained injuries in an incident of firing by unidentified assailants in Nasirabad area of Turbat District of Balochistan.

Mutilated bodies of two men were found in Zehri area of Khuzdar District. Two national identity cards, two mobile phones and some currency notes were found in the pockets of the deceased. According to the cards, they were identified as Munir Ahmed and Bashir Ahmed.

Unidentified militants shot dead three Punjabi labourers at a construction company in Zero Point area of Pasni tehsil in Gwadar District. Levies sources went on to say that the assailants also snatched weapons from Balochistan Constabulary personnel deployed to guard labourers and machinery in the area. All the three victims belonged to the Khanewal District of Punjab, adds The News.

A man was killed and 15 others were injured after an explosion near the Bacha Khan Chowk in Quetta. According to the Quetta CCPO Razzak Cheema, the bomb was fixed to a motorcycle parked in the area. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

FC and Police conducted a joint sting operation in Goharabad area of Quetta and arrested two key terrorists. Security Forces seized firearms from their possession. According to security sources, the terrorists are involved in numerous targeted killings and bombings in Quetta.

Commander of Southern Command Lieutenant General Nasir Khan Janjua said that the people who had fled abroad and were now playing with dollars and pounds were misleading the innocent youth to fight in the name of freedom. "Peace is the basic right of the masses and we are following the path of peace," he said. He said those who had fled the country and had been misleading the people of Pakistan could not be the leaders of Pakistan. Those leaders had been leading luxurious lives abroad and playing in pounds and dollars and forcing the poor to fight with the forces.

Three Hazara Shia, including a Policeman among them, were killed while another woman inured in a suspected sectarian attack when unidentified assailants opened fire outside the passport office on the Joint Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Three persons including two real brothers Hassan Hazara and Shabir Hazara and a cop Kala Khan died on the spot.

The manager of a local NGO was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle bourne in Jinnah Town area of Quetta.

A man, identified as Riaz Hussain, was injured in a landmine explosion in the Manzoor Ahmad Goth area of Chithar tehsil in Nasirabad District.

SFs killed three militants including Mehmood-ur-Rehman Rind, the leader of an anti-Shia outfit, Jaish-ul-Islam, during a targeted operation at Eastern Bypass on the outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. One Frontier Corps officer was wounded in the exchange of fire. Jaish-ul-Islam has claimed many of the recent attacks on Hazara community in Balochistan.

Security Forces arrested four TTP militants from Nawan Killi area of provincial capital Quetta. Official sources said the arrested militants were wanted in criminal cases, including explosions and target killings. "They belonged to the banned TTP's Sajna group," a spokesman for the FC said, adding, "They were planning to carry out subversive activities in and around Quetta."

FC and Police personnel arrested four suspected militants during a joint operation in Killi Deeba and Huda areas of Quetta. A senior security official said the arrested militants included 'commander' of a banned militant organisation. "They were involved in recent killings in different areas of Quetta," he added.

The IGP, Balochistan, Mohammad Amlish Khan, confirmed the arrest. The IGP claimed that the militant leader was planning a suicide attack on the Yaum-e-Ali procession in the city on June 8, 2015. About security, he said that around 1,500 Policemen had been deployed at mosques and Imambargahs.

Nine persons, including the former 'commander' of a militant outfit, identified as Fazal Haider, his brother Obaid alias Mout, and four of their guards, were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at their car in Naseerabad area of Turbat District. Three others were identified as Bahar, Waheed and Haroon. One of them remained unidentified.

Levies found three unidentified dead bodies in Hoshap area of Turbat District.

Two people, identified as Shehroz and Sadat Khan, were injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast under the Sariab Bridge in provincial capital Quetta. An official of the Bomb Disposal Squad said the remote-controlled bomb was homemade. "Around four kilograms of explosive material was used in the device," he said.

The CoAS, General Raheel Sharif, during his visit to the headquarters of Southern Command in Quetta assured the Government and people of Balochistan of all support in their quest for durable peace, development and prosperity. The COAS said that potential of Balochistan as a regional hub for energy and trade would only be realised with a collective civil-military approach for its security and development. He welcomed those who had decided to give up violence and were laying down their arms and said it was very encouraging that insurgents were gradually coming back into national mainstream. All support would be rendered to rehabilitate them.

Unidentified armed militants shot dead two Balochistan Constabulary officers, identified as Sub-Inspectors Fazalur Rehman and Hafeezullah, in a targeted attack in Satellite Town area of provincial capital Quetta.

At least two alleged extortionists, identified as Abdul Jabbar and Abdul Hameed, were killed and as many injured by the Police during a search operation in Kalat District. The Police came under fire and in a retaliatory reaction, the Police killed two suspects and injured as many others. "The suspects were involved in the kidnapping of an ASI and extortion," SHO Muhammad Yousuf said.

At least eight suspected militants were arrested during a search operation launched after receiving information about presence of wanted suspects in Kharan District. "The arrested militants include three important commanders of a banned organisation," the Frontier Corps spokesman claimed, adding that a large quantity of arms and ammunition was also seized.

Some unidentified assailants shot dead a shopkeeper, identified as Moulvi Wali, in Boghra bazaar of Chaman town of same District in Balochistan. The Levies force said that the armed men entered a shop in and opened indiscriminate firing at the owner, leaving him seriously injured. The assailants managed to escape from the scene, while the injured succumbed to his injuries on way to the hospital.

The Levies force recovered two abducted truck drivers from Jhal Magsi jungle area of Sibi District. Sibi Deputy Commissioner Sohailur Rehman Baloch said acting on a tip off, a Levies force team, led by Tehsildar Malik Bhadur, conducted a raid and recovered the abducted truck drivers from the Jungle. The truck drivers, namely Mir Ahmad and Abdul Hameed, were kidnapped fifteen days ago by some unknown armed men on the National Highway near Chakra.

Four militants, including a key commander of a banned organisation, surrendered to SFs at Sui tehsil of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan. The commander identified as Tota Khan Bugti laid down weapons along with three other militants before officials at a ceremony. Frontier Corps spokesman Khan Wasey said that Tota Khan Bugti was fighting against SFs for a long time in the area. The militants handed over 4 SMGs, 20 SMG magazines, a satellite phone and other equipment to SFs.

At least two persons were killed in a suicide explosion near Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University on Brewery road area of at Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Balochistan Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani said that the bomber attempted to enter Quetta's Hazara town area but was intercepted by security personnel. He added that the interception forced the attacker, who was wearing women's clothes, to prematurely detonate his explosives. Those killed in the attack included the attacker and the security guard who had intercepted the 25-year-old bomber.

At least nine militant 'commanders', who were reportedly involved in the killing of 44 personnel from frontier works department, were killed during a clash with FC in Awaran District of Balochistan. Frontier Corps, on a tip off about the presence of militants, launched a search operation. On seeing the FC personnel, the militants opened fire on them and in retaliatory fire nine of them were killed. The FC seized large cache of arms and explosives from the possession of the militants.

Four mortar shells were fired from the Iranian side that landed in the Gramkan area of Panjgur District in Balochistan. There was no report of any loss of life or injury to anybody.

The SFs foiled an attempt to blow up Pakistan Customs office in the border town of Chaman in Qilla Abdullah District by defusing an IED that was planted near the office. A spokesman for Frontier Corps said that FC personnel with the active support of bomb disposal squad defused the IED after receiving information about presence of a bomb at the site.

A child was injured in an IED attack in Lehri area of Sibi District in Balochistan.

FC personnel defused a bomb that was planted on the roadside in Dera Bugti District. According to the BDS the bomb weighed 10 kilograms. The BDS disclosed the bomb was a remote-controlled device.

Security and intelligence officials arrested nine TTP militants following a shootout in the Kuchlak area of provincial capital Quetta. "Frontier Corps (FC) and intelligence officials carried out a search operation in Kuchlak after being tipped off on militant activity in the area," an FC spokesman said. "Nine militants belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan were arrested following an exchange of fire. Weapons were recovered from their possession," he said.

Two militant 'commanders', identified as Mir Hazar Khan Marri and Hayder Mawali, laid down their arms before FC officials in Balouwal area of Loralai District. According to the spokesman, Marri and Mawal had been "in the mountains, fighting the state" and surrendered "for a better future." He said they decided to lay down their arms due to the announcement of amnesty by the Government.

Balochistan Levies personnel found three bullet-riddled bodies in Turbat area in South Balochistan. Levies official Irshad said, "Three mutilated dead bodies were found in Turbat's Kuddan union council area. Locals in the area had spotted the dead bodies, after which they informed the area administration." "All the victims had received bullet injuries and could not be identified," stated the Levies official.

Unidentified armed men opened fire at a shop in Quetta and killed one person. The attackers managed to flee the scene of the crime. SFs reached the crime scene and started their investigations.

Unidentified militants killed a Police constable in Surkhab area of Pishin District. DPO Abdul Hayee Amir said, "This seems to be an act of targeted killing." DPO Amir said a search operation had been launched in the area to arrests the militants involved in the attack, adding that some suspects had also been detained. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Unidentified militants attacked a levies check post in Nasirabad area of Turbat District. The militants destroyed the levies check post and threatened the force's personnel. An unnamed levies official said that the levies personnel had no weapons.

The spiritual leader of the Zikri community, Syed Zafar Noori, was abducted at gunpoint by unidentified militants in Pasni of Gwadar District. Noori is the nephew of Syed Essa Noori, MNA and a leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal. According to family sources, a group of men came to his residence in Pasni and took him away at gunpoint. No outfit claimed responsibility for the kidnapping or contacted his family for ransom.

Two Policemen and a woman were killed when unidentified militants attacked the convoy of SP Zahoor Afridi on Sariab Road area in Quetta. One militant was also killed in retaliatory fire, said Quetta Police Chief Abdul Razzaq Cheema. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

At least two people, identified as Raz Muhammad and Muhammad Tahir, were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at a vehicle on Sabzal Road in Quetta. Police and other law enforcement personnel reached the spot and cordoned off the area Security officials termed the shooting an act of targeted killing.

At least two militants, including a local 'commander', were killed and a soldier sustained injuries during a search operation in Wadh area of Khuzdar District. According to the FC spokesman, "A commander of Lashkar-e-Balochistan and his aide were killed in an exchange of fire." FC also seized four SMGs with rounds from their possession, he added.

A dead body, identified as that of Sadam Wali, was recovered from Mand area of Turbat District.

A dead body of a child, identified as that of Zakir Ahmed (80), was found in Kechi Baig area of Quetta.

11 suspects were arrested during a search operation in the Tusp area of Panjgur District. "Seven militants were arrested in a targeted search operation," he said, adding that the FC also seized a number of Kalashnikovs with two magazines and 45 rounds. They recovered some suspected passports, ID cards and weapons licences also.

In another operation, the paramilitary forces, deployed at the Joudhar check post in Panjgur District, signaled a vehicle to stop. Instead two suspected militants opened fire on them and tried to speed away. The security personnel returned fire and arrested them with bullet injuries. One RPG7 with two magazines and SMGs rounds were seized from their possession, he added.

The paramilitary forces acted on an intelligence report, raiding the Government Science College and arrested two suspected militants in Quetta.

The Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Muhammad Nasir Khan Janjua said that the insurgency in Balochistan was going to end and now people would fully enjoy peace in their region. The people engaged in the insurgency have now realised they had adopted a wrong path, while the Frontier Corps and intelligence agencies are united in their actions against terrorists and anti-peace elements, he said. He was speaking during a high-level meeting that decided to form a new force, comprising 1,100 personnel for Gwadar Safe City Project and to allocate PKR two billion for it besides taking more measures for the security of Chinese engineers working in Balochistan.

Home Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti while addressing a press conference said that the SFs have killed the al Qaeda 'chief' of Balochistan and South Punjab, Omar Abdul Latif alias Luqman in Chaghi District. The SFs arrested the wife of the militant 'commander'. She was identified as Tayyaba alias Freeha Baji. Two children of the alleged militant commander were also taken into custody for interrogation.

"Security personnel are interrogating the commander's wife," Bugti said adding that, "The al Qaeda commander had fled from neighboring Afghanistan to Pakistan eight or ten months back." The Home Minister further said, "Omar Abdul Latif was striving to establish al Qaeda Sub-Continent Center here. Major terror bid has been foiled in Balochistan."

At least two suspected militants were killed during a search operation in Nushki District. Khan Wasey, the spokesperson for FC confirmed the incident. Security Forces also claimed to have recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition during the operation.

Almost all major Baloch insurgent groups, except BLA 'chief' Nawabzada Harbyar Marri, have opened negotiations with the stakeholders in Balochistan. According to sources privy to the development, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was informed about the latest situation of the talks between various factions of Baloch rebels and the local stakeholders, including the Provincial Government.

Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch briefed the Prime Minister about the development projects and security situation in the Province, the official statement said. The sources said that PM Nawaz was informed that except BLA 'chief' almost all the major factions have come to the negotiating table and law and order situation of the Province has improved. BLF chief Dr Allah Nazar, they said, has fled the country and most probably is stationed in Afghanistan.

PM Nawaz Sharif while chairing a high level meeting in Islamabad approved the Pur Aman Balochistan (Peaceful Balochistan) plan aimed at bringing the angry Baloch back to the national mainstream. He said that those who would lay down their arms would be given incentives. Nawaz asked the authorities concerned to reach out to the people of Balochistan and make them partners in the development process. He said Balochistan was the cornerstone of the future development of Pakistan and would be the principal beneficiary of the CPEC projects.

The PM said the infrastructure and communication network will be planned and executed for the utilisation of resources of Balochistan and the Gwadar Port will be connected by rail/road links with the Central Asian states. He directed preparation of a strategy for building Gwadar Port City and Gwadar Port as economic hub and attraction for investments. He directed the provincial government to keep up the momentum of the good work for the betterment of the people of Balochistan.

Unidentified militants opened fire at a Karachi bound passenger coach coming from Mand town of Kech District (also known as Turbat District). The assailants managed to escape from the scene. However, not casualties were reported.

SFs arrested seven TTP militants during a search operation in Dalbandin city of Chagai District. An official confirmed the arrests.

Three TTP militants were arrested during a raid in a hostel in Qila Saifullah District.

SFs arrested three suspects who were allegedly involved in terrorist attacks and targeted killings during a raid in Sanjavi area of Loralai District.

FC personnel arrested three suspects from Zhob District.

Provincial Home Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti during an interview said that terrorists also entered Balochistan from Waziristan after Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched there. He said that when the armed forces launched an operation against militants in the FATA, a number of anti-peace elements also entered Balochistan through Zhob and other areas. "We, however, took swift action to apprehend these anti-peace elements and to stop their further entry into Balochistan," he said, adding, "Following intelligence information, we carried out security operations against terrorists in Zhob, Sanjawi, Dalbandin and other areas to destroy their new network."

Unidentified militants shot dead a Shia Hazara, identified as Ghulam Raza, while he was on his way home in Quetta.

FC arrested nine Afghan nationals under Foreign Act from different areas in Quetta. The FC spokesman said that arrested Afghan nationals would be handed over to FIA for further interrogation.

The IG FC Balochistan, Major General Sher Afgan while talking to the media in Quetta said that the BSO founder Dr Allah Nazar is not traceable since the morning of June 18, 2015. He said that there were reports that Dr Allah Nazar had either been killed or injured but there was no confirmation yet. Allah Nazar communicated with his associates on July 18, 2015, at 8:14am. At the same time, his location was attacked. Within 10 to 12 minutes of the attack, Security Forces reached the area and searched the vicinity in a radius of 10 kilometers but couldn't trace Allah Nazar injured or dead. After that day, his communication with his colleagues inside Pakistan has ended. Their wireless conversations with each other show their worry over their failure to contact Allah Nazar.

He said that India and Afghanistan's intelligence agencies, the R&AW and the NDS, respectively, are fuelling terrorism in Balochistan to destabilise Pakistan. "We have achieved major targets in preventing foreign influence," Major General Sher Afgun said. "Unfortunately, Pakistan's enemies have been using our people against our state, but we are now fighting against R&AW and NDS because the people are standing with their forces." "Following the launch of the operation, a sharp decline has been observed in incidents of terrorism across the province. The number of this year's incidents is comparatively lower than last year's," he added.

At least four unidentified dead bodies, including two of men and as many women, were recovered from Killi Paind Khan area of provincial capital Quetta. The sources further said that all victims had received multiple bullet wounds, adding that they were shot from a close range.

Levies personnel claimed to have recovered three unidentified dead bodies from the Pishin District. The bodies were spotted by locals of the area. The identity of the victims could not be ascertained.

A Police Official was killed and another was injured in a bomb explosion in Gawalmandi Chowk of Quetta. No outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.

FC foiled a sabotage bid and defused 15 kilograms of IEDs in Mach area of Bolan District.

A tribal elder, Ali Muhammad Hassani, was killed along with his son and two other colleagues when unidentified militants opened fire at his convoy in Jorri Cross area of Surab tehsil in Kalat District. Three persons were also injured in the attack. Hassani was travelling from Kalat to Kharan District.

Three FC personnel and two terrorists were killed in a clash between the SFs and militants in Qilla Kurd area of Chaghi District in Balochistan. The FC spokesman said that the terrorists attacked the paramilitary troops. Three FC personnel were killed in the attack. The paramilitary force appropriately retaliated the attack, killing two terrorists while others fled from the scene. Arms were recovered from the possession of slain militants.

Police foiled a sabotage bid and defused IED from under construction building of the PTCL at Kechibaig near Sariab area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. According to Police, acting on a tip off, a Police party along with bomb disposal squad team reached the site and defused Five kilogrammes explosive devices which were planted near the under construction building at Kechibaig area by unidentified person.

Five commanders and 23 cadres of the militant outfit surrendered in Quetta and Panjgur District. Four of the commanders handed over their arms to the authorities in the presence of provincial Home Minister Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti and Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani at the Quetta Press Club. Abdul Sattar Masoori Bugti, Iftikhar Bugti, Najeebullah Bugti and Idrees Rind belonged to the banned BRA. The Minister described the surrender as a big achievement of the government because the men were said to be the "right hand of Brahamdagh Bugti".

Four leaders of BRA surrendered and handed over their arms to the authorities in the presence of Provincial Home Minister Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti and Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani at the Quetta Press Club in Quetta. They were identified as Abdul Sattar Masoori Bugti, Iftikhar Bugti, Najeebullah Bugti and Idrees Rind. The Minister described the surrender as a big achievement of the Government because the men were said to be the "right hand of Brahamdagh Bugti". He said they had abandoned the armed struggle against the state and decided to join the mainstream. Now they would work for the development and prosperity of the country, especially Balochistan, he added. Sattar Masoori said he went to Afghanistan in 2006 and spent most of his time in Nimruz province. He said the BRA had set up 20 to 30 camps in Sobatpur, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Dera Bugti and other areas. He claimed that the Indian intelligence agency R&AW and Afghanistan's NDS were behind funding and training of the BRA militants. The RAW and NDS personnel trained BRA militants in its camps, he said, adding that providing arms and ammunition and transport were also their responsibility.

24 BRA and the BLA militants, including one militant leader, identified as Hamal, handed over their arms to the FC officials in the presence of Health Minister Rehmat Saleh Baloch in Panjgur District. Official sources said the surrendered militants announced that they were abandoning the armed struggle against the state and would join the mainstream.

An unidentified Baloch militant was killed in exchange of fire with FC during a search operation in Tallar area of Turbat District.

Unidentified militants abducted four labourers from Tallar area of Turbat District. "Militants kidnapped four labourers from the Tallar area of Turbat," said a police source. "The labourers were coming back from Mirani Dam to Turbat bazaar when they were abducted," added the police source. The labourers were identified as Juma Khan, Bakhtullah, Gul Khan and Yehya Khan by the security sources and were involved in the construction of a road in the area.

FC arrested BRA militant in another combing operation in Dera Bugti District.

Police and FC arrested a militant 'commander' from Qambrani Road in Quetta.

A TTP was arrested during a raid carried out in the main Killa Abullah Bazar of Killa Abdullah District.

At least four dead bodies of abducted labourers working on a project of the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor were found in the Dasht area of Turbat District. The labourers were identified as Yahyah Khan and Jumma Khan, residents of Quetta, while other two were identified as Gull Khan and Bakht Khan of Wazir Khan. They had been abducted along with their vehicle in Dasht area on August 21, 2015.

At least four Policemen, including an ASI, were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a patrolling Police van in Pashtunabad area of provincial capital Quetta. SSP Operations Quetta Aitzaz Goraya said that the assailants managed to escape after the attack.

One FC trooper, identified as Muhammad Rehman, was killed and two others were injured when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire on them near a petrol station on Sariab Road of Quetta.

An unidentified shopkeeper was shot dead in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta.

Police recovered two kidnapped foreign nationals in a raid conducted in Jinnah Town area of Quetta. "A raid was conducted at a house in Jinnah Town and we recovered two foreign nationals, one from Nigeria and the other from Tanzania," said the Police source. The two foreigners were abducted from Karachi a month and a half ago.

Four TTP militants were arrested and their two hideouts destroyed during a search operation conducted by FC in Kakal area of Zhob District.

Frontier Constabulary on an intelligence report raided a house and recovered huge cache of arms during a crackdown in Sunny Shoora locality of Sibi District. The recovered arms included, 75RR Gun, 7MM Gun, RPG7 Gun, RPG7 Gun, rifles, pistols, hundreds of rounds of different bores and a motorcycle.

At least two people were killed and two others were injured when unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at a shop in Mullah Fazal Chowk area of Gwadar District in Balochistan. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

At least four LeJ militants, including one of its 'commanders', were shot dead and a FC official was injured in a clash in Mian Gundi area of Quetta. According to an unnamed FC official, they had received a tip off from an intelligence agency that a convoy of LeJ militants was heading towards Mastung District. FC special wing set up a picket on the Quetta-Mastung highway in Mian Gundi to intercept the militants. “The militants opened fire at security personnel,” he said. In the ensuing exchange of fire, four militants of LeJ were killed on the spot. A security official was also injured.

A Levies official was shot dead by unidentified militants in Gandawah area of Jhal Magsi District.

An ASI, identified as Ali Nawaz, was killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at him on Sariab Road of Quetta.

One militant was killed and another arrested with injuries during a joint operation by the Police and Intelligence Agency personnel in Kili Geo area of Quetta. Three security personnel were also injured in the incident.

SFs foiled an attempt to attack a convoy of soldiers by defusing a bomb planted along a road in Sangsilla area of Dera Bugti District.

Four TTP militants were arrested during a raid on their hideout in Zhob District. “Security Forces have recently killed and arrested several members of the TTP who came to Zhob and Loralai areas after the launch of Zarb-e-Azb operation in North Waziristan,” said an unnamed a security official.

Police arrested a suspect, identified as Shaheen Marri, during a raid in the Marri Camp area of Quetta.

SFs detained six suspects during two raids in Quetta and Nushki Districts. They are being interrogated, the sources said.

At least eight BRA militants, including 'commander' Chella Reesh, were killed during an operation launched by the FC in Sui area of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan. The FC spokesperson said that 15 kilograms of explosives, two IEDs and other arms and ammunition were seized from their possession. “The militant group was involved in terrorist activities in Sui and other areas of Dera Bugti district,” said Wasey.

FC personnel arrested three suspected militants from Sariab Road area of Quetta and recovered weapons from their possession.

TTP 'spokesperson' Muhammad Khurasani claimed responsibility for the August 25, 2015, killings of one Levies official in Jhal Magsi District and an Assistant Sub-Inspector in Quetta. Khurasani said that the TTP’s 'Special Task Force' had been asked to target Government officials across the country.

The UN Refugee Agency said that around 64 families and 280 individuals will be repatriated to Afghanistan. In a statement, the UNHCR chief in Balochistan Dinesh Shrestha said, “the body is responsible for voluntary return and we are providing every facility to them.” Shrestha further stated that Pakistan and Afghanistan decided to extend the stay of refugees in Pakistan for two more years. He said we have registered three hundred thousand Afghan refugees in Balochistan.

Brahamdagh Bugti, the separatist leader of the BRP, said that he is willing to negotiate with the Government over the Balochistan issue, according to an interview given to BBC Urdu. “If our friends, companions, political allies and finally the people are in favour of this, then we are definitely ready to live with Pakistan,” said Bugti. “We want to resolve all issues politically and peacefully,” added Bugti.

Referring to Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Bugti said, “We are ready to meet him as we want a political solution to the problem.” He further said, “Development in Balochistan is irrelevant, as a democratic Government is not present in the Province and the Baloch people were not included in the decision,” said Bugti.

Three militants who were strapping an IED to a rail track died when they accidently detonated a hand grenade in the Bala Nari area of Bolan District.

At least two labourers were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them on Sariab Road in Quetta. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Two people, identified as Rab Nawaz and his friend Sudher, were shot dead while they were sitting outside their house in Quetta.

At least two engineers were killed when unidentified militants attacked the Jiwani aiport in Gwadar District. According to Police sources unidentified militants opened fire at the airport and killed electronics superintendent identified as Khalilullah during the attack. The assailants had also kidnapped electronics engineer Mehmudullah Niazi from the airport. Niazi's bullet-ridden body was later found from a nearby area. Police sources said that the kidnapped engineer was shot from a close range. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Balochistan has witnessed a 'substantial drop' in violence this year, according to the Official documents put together for the Balochistan Apex Committee monitoring the progress of the NAP. The documents claim a ‘dramatic decrease’ in violent incidents in the volatile areas of the province. The Provincial Home Department said the emerging situation was the result of the joint efforts of the military and the civilian government for establishing peace in the province.

According to the official data, targeted killings have witnessed a significant drop. The LEAs reported that so far this year 143 people have been killed and 216 injured in attacks on minority groups, settlers and law enforcers. By comparison, more than 275 people were killed and 731 injured last year. The year before that was worse. 530 people were killed and 1,162 injured by insurgents. The LEAs reported 58 attacks on the Quetta Electric Supply Company, the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited and the Pakistan Railways this year, 115 last year and 70 the year before.

At least three suspected militants, including two brothers, were killed during a raid in Belar area of Kulanch in Pasni town of Gwadar District. The three suspects were identified as Majeed, his brother Subhan and the third accomplice was identified as Hammal Ghuram.

Three militants were arrested and two others were injured in an exchange of fire during a search operation in Newano area of Buleida in Kech District. According to Frontier Corps Balochistan spokesman, the FC recovered some arms from their custody, including 5 SMGs, one Chinese LMG or sniper rifle. FC spokesman revealed that the militants were involved in attacks on security forces, convoys of FWO and targeted killing of citizens.

Security Agencies and Police arrested two high-profile 'target killers' involved in the murder of two journalists and an accountant in Quetta along with other terrorist activities. Security sources say the accused belonged to a banned militant outfit. Balochistan Home Minister Mir Safaraz Bugti during a press conference at the Home Ministry said that Security Agencies had arrested the murderers of journalists Irshad Mastoi and Abdul Rasool, who were killed on August 28, 2014.

Former DIG Qazi Abdul Wahid was shot dead by two unidentified militants near his house on Arif Street in Sariab area of provincial capital Quetta. "It appears to be an incident of targeted killing and the attackers were waiting for him near his residence," said a Police Official.

SFs recovered a large cache of weapons and explosives during an intelligence based operation in a bomb making factory in Rehman Khol area of Chaman town in Killa Abdullah District. During the raid they recovered explosives, suicide vests, anti-aircraft guns, IED, and RPG along with equipment used to create bombs. "No arrest was made during the search operation," the Frontier Constabulary official said.

In another raid, the SFs also recovered weapons and explosives which had been buried in a compound in Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District. "The arms were being used in terror activity in Balochistan," the Frontier Corps spokesperson said. The guns included 12 MM gun, eight IEDs, six mortars, a suicide jacket, four RPGs, seven fuses, six mortar fuses, bag of detonators, remotes and batteries.

Unidentified militants fired two rockets close to a FC check post near Gwadar Airport in Gwadar District. However, no casualty was reported. SHO Gwadar Chakar Baloch said that at least two rockets had been fired from an unknown location, which landed near an FC check post at the Gwadar Airport. "After two blasts, FC fired blanks into the air so that militants feel their presence," said another Gwadar Police Official Faiz Ahmed. No outfit claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.

At least four bullet-riddled dead bodies were found in Kalghali area of Surab in Kalat District.

Two bullet-riddled dead bodies were fund from Basima area of Kalat District.

Security Agencies arrested two TTP 'commanders' during a raid conducted in Gwal Ismail Zai area of Zhob District. Security officials also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. "The militants were planning on carrying out subversive activities in Quetta during the upcoming Defence Day," said an unnamed security official.

SFs thwarted a terrorist attack during the Defence Day celebrations and arrested four suspects along with IEDs and arms from Kechi Baig locality near Sariab area of provincial capital Quetta.

FC arrested a suspected militant from Turbat District. "The search operation was carried out following a tip off," the FC spokesman said.

FC IG Major General Sher Afgun said at least 650 security personnel in addition to more than 3,500 civilians had sacrificed their lives to defend Pakistan and to ensure peace in Balochistan. "We cannot forget the sacrifices of more than 3,500 civilians in Balochistan," the FC chief said, referring to the people were killed during the unrest.

Chief of the BLF Dr Allah Nazar Baloch has been killed in an operation by SFs in Awaran District, according to unverified reports, Balochistan Home Minister Safraz Bugti disclosed during a press conference at Civil Secretariat Quetta. Bugti said, "According to unverified reports Dr Allah Nazar has been killed ... I say unverified because we have not yet received any evidence of his being alive ever since the Frontier Corps conducted a series of operations. There has been no human intelligence, no sign of life." Nazar belonged to a middle-class family from Mashkay in the Awaran District. BLF's area of operations stretches largely across Awaran, Panjgur, Washuk, Turbat and Gwadar Districts in southern Balochistan.

The Home Minister further announced that the SFs destroyed a communication network of terrorists arrested seven suspects during an operation in Dalbandin area of Chagai District. "Security Forces seized 600 mobile SIMS, 1000 antennae and ammunition from the communication center," he said. Bugti revealed that the suspected terrorists were using Indian, Afghan, Iranian and European SIMS to carry out subversive activities in the Province.

BNP-M Senator Jehanzeb Jamaldini during a meeting of the Senate's Standing Committee on Interior revealed that the Government had secretly brought some demographic changes in various Districts of Balochistan. "The Government settled four million people in various parts of Balochistan in the past three decades," Senator Jehanzeb said, adding, "With broader demographic changes in the province, the government is converting the majority into a minority." "A new settlement is being established by bringing in people from other provinces," Jamaldini said.

The percentage of Balochi speakers in the Province has gone down drastically. The figures of the Pakistan Statistics Department revealed that only 35 per cent of the Province's inhabitants speak Balochi, 25 per cent Pashto, around 20 per cent Brahui, and the rest speak Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu. "Four to five million more people are being settled in various districts of the province. The settlement of Afghan refugees also helped the government accomplish its purpose," he informed.

SF arrested three suspects and recovered 3,800 kilograms of explosive material, 10 mortar shells and hundreds of submachine gun rounds from their possession from Killa Abdullah District. The SF spokesman said that the suspected terrorists who had entered into the country from Afghanistan were trying to go to Quetta and other areas of the country for terrorist activities.

A leader of the NP and councilor of Gogadan Union Council, identified as Jan Ahmed Dashti, was shot dead in Dank area of Turbat District. Police sources said Dashti was the brother of Turbat Sessions Judge Murad Ali Baloch.

The Levies force recovered bodies of three unidentified persons from Pasni area of Balochistan.

Unidentified assailants shot dead a man and injured a woman in the Colony area of Gwadar District.

The FC arrested two suspected persons at a hotel in Zhob area of same District.

At least six persons, including three engineers of BDA, were abducted from Murgha Faqirzai area of Muslim Bagh tehsil in Qila Saifullah District. According to Levies Force, the engineers and a private contractor were busy in survey of a road project in Murgha Faqirzai area when unidentified armed militants reached the site in vehicles and took away all of them to unknown destination on gunpoint.

Police acting on a tip-off foiled a sabotage bid and defused an IED at Bypass in Pishin District.

Intelligence personnel and the FC in a joint operation arrested eight militants from Gwadar District for their alleged involvement in the August 30, 2015, attack on Jiwani airport. The Frontier Corps spokesman Khan Wasey said that the arrested militants are suspected of involvement in target killings and other subversive activities in the area. The suspects belong to a banned militant organisation operating in the area, he added.

More than two dozen militants laid down their weapons in Nushki District. An unnamed security official said, "Most of them belonged to the banned BRA," adding that the militants had targeted security personnel and vital national installations for a long time. The suspected militants, who laid down their weapons announced their intent to rejoin society and live peaceful lives while assuring officials that they would work for development and prosperity of the country.

The Home Secretary of Balochistan, Akbar Hussain Durrani, stated that provincial law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 8,000 suspected militants after the implementation of the NAP. "A total of 204 terrorists were killed by security forces during different operations and raids in the Province," said Durrani. He further added that out of the 204 terrorists killed, around 100 were high-profile terrorists. The Home Secretary also stated that 1,840 intelligence based operations have been conducted in Balochistan after the implementation of NAP. "The situation has improved drastically in the province, and a large number of insurgents have laid down their arms and have rejoined society," added Durrani.

Commander of Southern Command, Lieutenant General Mohammad Naseer Khan Janjua during a book launch organised by the NAB said that efforts made by the civil and military leadership have helped remove the negative perception of Balochistan and people have come out of the state of fear that prevailed in the province for long. "The atmosphere of fear and harassment no more prevails in the province. As a result its image has changed at local and international levels. People of the province have embarked upon a journey to a better future and a developed Balochistan," General Janjua said.

SFs destroyed two hideouts of a banned militant organisation in Babar Kach area of the Sibi District. During the search, two vehicles were also destroyed and 300 bags of wheat were seized. However, no arrest was reported.

Six officials of BDA, who were abducted on September 14, 2015 from Qilla Saifullah District, were recovered from Sharan area of Paktika Province in Afghanistan. Family members of the kidnapped individuals said that tribesmen in Paktika played a vital role in the safe recovery of the individuals. They were brought to the residence of a local tribal elder, Azam Khan.

BLA militant 'commander', Jumma Khan Marri, along with six other militants, surrendered at a ceremony at the FC headquarters in Sibi District.

September 23

At least 14 suspects were arrested in a search operation conducted by FC in Kharotabad area of provincial capital Quetta. “The FC handed over 14 suspected persons to police for interrogation,” the FC spokesman said.

FC arrested two militants from Kohlu District.

FC arrested a militant from Quetta for his involvement in bomb blast in Lehri Bazaar in August 2015.

September 24

Three Security Force personnel, identified as Kamran Hayat, Jaffar Khan and Waqar Ali, were shot at and injured in Sangan area of Sibi District.

At least 10 suspects were arrested by law-enforcement agencies and Police during a raid in the Marri Camp area of Western Bypass in provincial capital Quetta for their suspected involvement in various crimes.

BNP-M chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal while talking to reporters in Uthal said that an atmosphere of trust should be created for initiating negotiations with Baloch militants to resolve the conflict in Balochistan. He said that the BNP was holding public meetings and rallies all over the province to highlight the Baloch people’s demands and defend their national rights. “The gatherings are not part of preparations for any elections, but are aimed at overcoming political fear among the people,” he said. Sardar Akhtar said that he was unaware of a move for the formation of an opposition jirga, “but if it’s political then we will welcome it”.

September 25

SFs claimed to have arrested 10 suspected militants affiliated with a banned militant organisation during a raid conducted by FC and Intelligence Agencies' personnel in Gwadar District. FC spokesman Khan Wasey confirmed the arrests. The suspected militants were involved in target killing, extortion and bomb blasts in the area, he said.

Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch said that his government will initiate talks with self-exiled Baloch leaders soon in an effort to persuade them to return to the country to help resolve the issues the province has been facing for a long time. “We have planned to meet angry Baloch nationalist leaders after Eidul Azha,” Dr Baloch said.

September 27

A suspected militant was killed and another arrested after an exchange of fire in Mangochar area of Kalat District. According to Levies sources, unidentified militants opened fire at a levies vehicle to which the security personnel retaliated, killing one of the attackers and arresting another. Sources said levies personnel also recovered a rifle from his possession.

SFs foiled a major terrorism bid during a raid in Behlol area of Loralai District. Frontier Corps spokesman Khan Wasey said that the SFs recovered 20 RPT-7 rockets along with fuses. Wasey said the weapons were being transported to various parts of the province to carry out subversive activities. No arrests were made during the raid.

FC personnel arrested four suspects with arms in Patogoraizai area of Zhob District.

Police recovered an abducted Hindu trader, identified as Santosh Kumar, during a raid carried on a tip-off in Chaman town in of Killa Abdullah District. Police said that suspects were arrested in this regard.

Police recovered an unidentified dead body of man from Joint Road area of the provincial capital Quetta.

Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as that of Muhammad Faisal and Dad Bakhsh Baloch, were found in Pidrak area of Turbat (Kech) District. The two men were kidnapped a couple of days ago, sources said. They were shot from a close range in their heads and chests.

SFs foiled a terrorism bid in Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District and recovered a sizeable amount of arms and ammunition, reported Dawn. "Weapons recovered during the raid include three RPG launchers, 22 RPG rockets, 23 mortar shells and other weapons and explosives," said the FC spokesperson Khan Wasey. He added that that no arrests were made as the terrorists were not present at the location when the raid was conducted.

One Levies personal was killed while two others sustained injuries in an armed attack targeting the vehicle of Assistant Commissioner in Kalat District. The dead assailant is yet to be identified by security forces. There was no claim of responsibility for the attack.

According to some unnamed senior officials, the government has sought to brief the strength of LEAs in Balochistan by as much as 27 per cent in addition to improving their training and equipment. Some security outfits in the province could see further recruitment in the coming years. "The massive recruitment process will continue till 2018-it's part of the action plan against insurgents," a senior official in Balochistan Home Department said.

LEAs, including Police, Levies, FC and FCB have seen their rank and file boosted from an estimated 83,741in 2011 to 106,243 in 2015. To afford these upgrades, the Government is expected to increase the annual budgets for these forces accordingly. According to data from the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Balochistan Home Department, the FC has seen the largest manpower increase from 38,132 to an estimated 52,000. Further, officers in the force have been increased from 248 to 511.

The Government has also beefed up Police in the Province, recruiting 3, 123 personnel and raising its strength to 28,094 men with a budget of PKR 9.3 billion for the current fiscal year. The FCB, too, has seen fresh recruitment with 511 personnel inducted. The force, with a strength of 9,149 men has been allocated a budget of PKR 3 billion.

The FC and intelligence agencies conducted a joint operation at a militant hideout in Panjgur District and arrested three suspected militants. A Kalashnikov, 12 bore rifles, and rounds of various weapons were taken into custody from the hideout.

SFs killed three suspected militants during an operation in Maskhay area of Awaran District. The SFs also recovered weapons from their possession. "Security forces also destroyed various safe havens of the militants operating in the area during the operation," stated the security official.

A NP leader, identified as Ali Muhammad Baloch, was shot dead by unidentified militants outside his residence in Balecha area of Tump tehsil in Turbat District.

Baloch separatist leader Hyrbyair Marri in an interview said that the Baloch people are not in favour of seeking help from India to gain freedom, a report published on the BBC Urdu website reported. Marri said that he was fighting for an "independent Balochistan" however neither he nor his associates have any affiliation with the proscribed BLA militant group.

In response to a question about separatist BRP leader Brahamdagh Bugti's statement that he was ready to give up his demand for an independent Balochistan if the Baloch so desired, Marri said, "No, I don't think the majority of Baloch people want to live with Pakistan." He further said he was not seeking assistance from India for his movement: "I have never sought help from them, nor will I in the future."

He also rejected reports that he travelled to India to start the Free Balochistan Movement.

At least three were killed in a shootout during a joint operation launched by Police and Intelligence Agencies in Killi Kudao area of Kanak in Mastung District. "Police have recovered arms which were in the militants' possession," said Police spokesperson Muhammad Javed.

At least one suspected militant was arrested during a search operation in the Eastern Bypass area of provincial capital Quetta.

The SFs arrested an alleged militant from the Sui area of Dera Bugti District.

Giving up the fight, four separatist militants, including two 'commanders' laid down their arms. "Commander of BLA Kodi Camp Javed Marri, Commander Ali Muhammad from Bambor Camp, Masood Marri and Irshad have given up fighting and joined the mainstream to help the Government in retaining peace in the region," security sources said. The Government of Balochistan had announced in August the Balochistan peace package, urging militants to join mainstream politics, and work for the prosperity and development of the province. As many as PKR 1.5 million were allocated for militants giving up the fight.

Intelligence Agencies and ATF claimed to have arrested at least five target killers during two back-to-back raids in Quetta. According to an unnamed SF official, during the first raid conducted in Sariab Road area, intelligence agencies and ATF personnel arrested three suspected target killers and interrogated them about their activities and the presence of their aides. Upon the information received from them, the SFs conducted another raid in Satellite Town area and arrested two more suspects. The SFs recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and other weapons from their custody.

Iranian border guards fired eight mortar shells in Nukar area of Panjgur District. "Eight mortars landed and exploded on an empty plot in Panjgur," said a senior official of Balochistan Government, adding, "No loss of life has been reported."

At least 11 people, including two children, were killed and more than 20 were injured in a bomb blast that occurred inside a local city bus at Dukani Baba Chowk area on Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta.

Three BRA militants were killed in an exchange of fire with the Frontier Corps during a search operation together in Tasp area of Panjgur District. An FC spokesperson said that they had recovered a light machinegun, two sub-machineguns, two kilograms of explosives, a hand grenade, land mines, four motorcycles and a car during the search.

Two unidentified bullet riddled bodies were found dumped in Machrani area of Barkhan District. "The men were 30 and 50 years of age and they had each received more than 10 bullets," said sources at the civil hospital in Barkhan.

Two FC officials, identified as Sepoy Sajjad and Naik Noorul Amin, were killed and six others were injured when an IED exploded in Harnai District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Unidentified militants blew up four power pylons in Aab-e-Gum area of Kachhi District (previously known as Bolan District), disrupting power supply to five Districts in the Province.

FC personnel foiled a sabotage bid and defused five kilograms IED near Kachhi Canal area in Kachhi District.

Two Policemen, identified as Safar Muhammad and Abdullah, were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at the check post on Boghra Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. DPO Asad Khan Nasir said that armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire at a police check-post in Chaman, killing two personnel instantly. Nasir said that it could be an act of targeted killing.

Unidentified militants killed a Police Head Constable on Sariab Road in Quetta.

The Young Baloch Tiger (YBT) claimed responsibility for October 19, 2015, bomb blast on a passenger bus Quetta that had killed 11 people. Speaking on behalf of the outfit, one Berg Baloch said, "Our man was shifting explosive material to target some other place during which it exploded in the local bus," he said, adding, "the man carrying the explosives also died in the blast."

At least 12 people were killed while 21 others received injuries when a blast ripped through an Imambargah in Bhaag area of Bolan District in Balochistan.

SFs have arrested five suspected people in Killi Pir Bakhsh Sumallani and Killi Shanawaz areas of Quetta, the provincial capital.

Two alleged militants were killed while four others were arrested by the FC during a search operation in the Washuk area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. "The FC carried out the operation on a tip-off and two alleged militants were killed during a shoot-out. Four other suspects were also apprehended," the FC spokesman said. A huge cache of arms and ammunitions was also recovered from their possession.

At least eight people, including two tribal elders and six of their bodyguards, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device blast in the Marwar area of Bolan District. BLA claimed responsibility for the attack. According to the Balochistan Levies, a convoy of tribal elders Mir Gul Khan Marri and Bahwal Khan Marri was its way home when it was hit by an IED. The explosion killed both the tribal elders and their six guards on the spot. The BLA had deceived Gull Khan by inviting him for negotiating surrender and killed him on the way back.

Two 'commanders' of BLA along with 28 militants laid down their weapons and surrendered to authorities in a press conference held by Provincial Minister Nawab Changaiz Marri in Quetta. "We appreciate that the militants have surrendered and have announced their decision to join peaceful lives," said Marri.

At least six terrorists were killed during a joint operation carried out by FC and intelligence agencies in Johan area of Kalat District. During the operation, the suspects opened fire at the FC personnel from their hideouts. In retaliation, six militants were killed. The security forces recovered huge cache of arms and ammunitions from their possession.

At least three people were killed and 12 others were injured when an IED exploded near a railway track in Dasht area of Mastung District. The explosion partially damaged the railway track and a bogey of the Jaffar Express train, which was travelling from Quetta to Rawalpindi District in Punjab and passing by Mastung when the explosion hit the railway track.

SFs detained at least two suspects on the suspicion of having relations with a banned outfit in Sibi District.

Four militants and one FC official was killed in an exchange of fire during a search operation in Surab area of Kalat District. FC recovered ammunitions, including IEDs and other arms from their possession.

A Shia, identified as Jafar Ali, was shot dead while another, identified as Tanveer Ali, was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at their vehicle in Kirani Road area of provincial capital Quetta.

According to official document released by Provincial Home Department, acts of terrorism as well as sectarian and targeted killings have gone down by 50 per cent in Balochistan over the last two years under Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch. Statistics released show that 27 people have been killed and 13 others wounded in incidents of sectarian killing till September 2015. This number is significantly lower than the figures for 2014, when 91 people were killed and 129 others wounded. It is a marked improvement also from the 2013 figures when 258 people were killed and 478 people were injured in similar incidents. In 2015, there has been a significant decline not only in sectarian violence but also in attacks on settlers - mostly Punjabi- and Urdu-speaking residents of Balochistan. In 2010, around 113 settlers were killed. However, this figure dropped in 2014 to 91 while in 2015 around 36 settlers were targeted.

Armed assailants killed two Shia Hazaras in Spiny road in Quetta. "Armed assailants opened fire at a vehicle on Spiny road and killed two members of the Hazara community," said a Police official. Police official added that one person died at the spot of the attack while the other succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.

Two dead bodies were recovered from Naal tehsil of Khuzdar District. A Levies official said that the identity of the victims could not be immediately ascertained and both had received multiple bullet injuries.

Two unidentified bullet-riddled dead bodies were found dumped in Baghau area of Barkhan District in Balochistan.

Four 'commanders' along with 24 other militants laid down their arms and surrendered to authorities during a function held by Provincial Minister Nawab Changaiz Marri. "We appreciate that the militants have surrendered and have announced their decision to join peaceful lives," said Marri. The militants who surrendered today belonged to various militant organisations and were active in Kohlu and other areas of Balochistan. "Those targeting innocent people cannot be referred to as 'angry Baloch', they should be called terrorists," remarked Marri. "I stand for peace and development of the country," he added.

One FC official, identified as Parvez, was killed and another, identified as Rasheed, was injured when their vehicle was attacked by unidentified militants in Awaran District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

SFs claimed to have foiled a terror bid in a raid conducted at a spot used as a sanctuary by militant outfits in Zhob District. "Terrorists had dumped the weapons, and we raided the spot after receiving credible information," said a security official. SFs claim to have recovered two rocket launchers, nine landmines and other weapons during the raid. However, no arrests were made as the terrorists fled from the spot before the arrival of the SFs.

BRP leader Brahamdagh Bugti claimed that he met Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch in Geneva and discussed the Balochistan issue with him but said that Dr Malik Baloch has no 'authority' to discuss the all important issue, reports Dawn. The disgruntled Baloch leader said that even his grandfather Nawab Akbar Bugti had never rejected the option of dialogue but those who are 'authoritative' enough to change the situation should come forward and negotiate.

According to November 11 report on Gandhara website (http://gandhara.rferl.org/) Bugti is months away from returning to Pakistan, marking an end of his nine-year exile which had followed the killing of his grandfather, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, by Pakistani Security Forces on August 26, 2006. "He has agreed to come [back to Pakistan]," said an unnamed source in the inner circles of the Balochistan Government, quoting Gandhara. "We have reached an agreement on 90 per cent of the issues." "There were two or three meetings [in July]. He [Bugti] has asked for respect and an end to all cases against him [as a pre-condition for his return]," the source was further quoted.

At least three people, identified as Abdul Waheed and Syed Amir, and Abdul Ghani, were injured when unidentified militants opened fire at them in Mastung District.

Unidentified armed assailants shot dead a man, identified as Amjad Khan, and injured a shopkeeper, identified as Saghar, in Turbat District.

Police defused one four kilograms of IED hidden in a water cooler at Brewery Cross Check Post near Joint Road area of provincial capital Quetta.

Brahamdagh Bugti, President of the BRP, invited various parties, including the banned Baloch pro-independence groups, and their leaders for negotiations to sort out their differences. In a statement received in Quetta from Geneva (Switzerland), he said that unity was the only way to guarantee resolution of issues. Bugti suggested that the meeting of the parties and leaders should be held in Switzerland, but could also be held in any other European country where BRP delegates would participate and he would talk through video link because he lacked documents required to travel outside Switzerland.

"I request all Baloch leaders to put their differences and other matters aside and gather in Switzerland within a month to sort out all differences." If any party or leader does not accept the majority's decision, the Baloch nation will decide who is responsible for disunity in 'our ranks'. "After achieving national unity, the BRP will accept the majority's decision on all issues, including negotiations with the state," he said, adding that 'state atrocities' could be defeated only through unity.

November 16

Levies personnel recovered two bullet-riddled dead bodies from Dasht area of Mastung District in Balochistan.

Six people were injured when one of three rockets fired from across the border in Iran hit a house in Mand Suro town in Kech District. One of the rockets hit an office of Pakistan Customs near the border, leaving its building slightly damaged. However, no casualties were reported from there.  The third rocket exploded in an open area near a camp of FC. Official sources said that the rockets were fired from the nearby mountains and their target was FC’s camp.

A convoy of the FWO was attacked in a bomb and gun attack in Hoshab area of Kech District. However, no casualties were reported.

FC personnel arrested two suspected militants from Kech District for possessing anti-state literature and books containing hate material. "The suspects were detained and are being interrogated by security officials," said the FC spokesman Khan Wasay.

FC recovered at least four rockets, 19 hand grenades, an IED and a number of other weapons from a house in Mand tehsil of Kech District.

November 17

Police arrested two suspected persons after raiding a house in Khatan area of Khuzdar District of Balochistan. A stolen motorcycle and pistol was recovered.

November 19

Four suspected militants were killed in a search operation conducted after a security man was killed in a roadside explosion in Mashkay tehsil (revenue unit) of Awaran District in Balochistan. The dead militants remain unidentified.

The FCs arrested a suspected militant in Bhag area of Nasirabad District in Balochistan. The accused has a million rupee bounty on his head and is wanted for heinous crimes. Weapons, including three submachine guns and seven magazines, one rifle, 165 rounds along with other materials were recovered.

November 21

A Policeman, identified as Naveed Ahmad, was shot dead and another person injured in an attack by motorcycle borne unidentified armed assailants in Shahoo-Keth area of Panjgur District of Balochistan.

November 22

Two SF personnel were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in, came under bomb blast in Parom area of Panjgur District.

Iranian border guards fired four mortar shells that landed 120 metres inside Pakistan territory, near Panjgur District in Balochistan. No loss of life or property was reported.

SFs prevented a terror attack by conducting an intelligence-driven raid in Murgha Faqirzai area of Killa Saifullah District. An anti tank mine, nine improvised explosive devices, two rocket-propelled grenades, two rifles and other weapons, dumped by a militant organization, were recovered.

Three suspected militants were killed in an encounter with SFs at Jhalwari area in Mashkay tehsil of Awaran District in Balochistan. According to official sources, a convoy of Security personnel was going from Gajjar area to Parwar town when it came under fire at Jhalwari area. The deceased were identified as Razzaq, a resident of Kech District Sharbat, Bandil area of Mashkay and Inayatullah from Kandri area of Mashkay.

SFs killed two suspected militants during the search operation in Totak area of Khuzdar District. A camp and bunkers used by the militants in the area were also destroyed.

FC recovered huge quantity of explosive material, IED and 10 kilograms of remote control bombs during a search operation near FC check post in Sonari Mat area of Dera Bugti District. These materials were to be used for blowing up of gas pipelines, said the spokesperson for FC.

At least three Policemen were injured in IED blast targeting a Police vehicle that was on a routine patrol in Qambrani Road area of provincial capital Quetta. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

SFs claimed to have foiled a major terror bid and seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition from Chagai District. "The weapons were dumped to carry out subversive activities in the province," said Khan Wasey, a spokesperson for the FC. He added that FC personnel conducted a raid in Killi Nafas area of Chagai District after receiving actionable intelligence. The weapons recovered include 15 rockets, 14 sub-machine guns, two AK-47s, two rocket propelled grenades and other weapons and ammunition. "No arrests were made as the militants had left the area before the raid was conducted," Wasey said, adding, "The weapons were smuggled into Chagai District from neighbouring Afghanistan."

Baloch separatists released a video purporting to show that leader BLF Allah Nazar, who the Government believed it had killed in a raid in August this year, was alive and leading the insurgency. The date of the video released by the BLF could not be independently verified, but BLF spokesperson Miran Baloch said it was shot in Balochistan in November.

"For quite some time the government has been issuing propaganda about my death. This is a blatant lie," said Nazar, who appeared in the video sitting next to an automatic rifle and wearing an ammunition belt. He vowed to continue to fight. In the video, Nazar denounced the military intelligence services and the Provincial Government. "They've turned Balochistan into a slaughterhouse. And the Baloch nation will hold these perpetrators accountable for each and every drop of Baloch martyr's blood," Nazar said, speaking in the Balochi language.

One militant was injured when he resisted arrest during a search operation in Tump tehsil of Kech District. The operation led to the arrest of 10 suspects. "A search operation was conducted in Tump tehsil and we recovered one RPG-7 grenade, one SMG and other weapons from the militants' possession in Kech district," said FC spokesperson. "Hate materials against the state were also recovered during the operation," he added.

Three terrorists were arrested during a search operation in Pat Feeder area of Dera Bugti District.

BNP chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal during a press conference said that there is ambiguity among the Government circles regarding initiating dialogue with exiled-Baloch leaders, in order to find a political solution for issues facing the province. "Some call them angry Baloch, whereas some legislators call them terrorists," the BNP chief said. A large number of BSO activists led by Javed Baloch announced joining BNP on the occasion. Sardar Mengal said the Balochistan Assembly also recently adopted a resolution and called the exiled Baloch leaders terrorists. Most of the legislators from treasury benches supported the resolution, he recalled.

Two low intensity blasts hit Quetta's Chashma Achozai area close to the airport. IEDs planted by unknown miscreants went off in a deserted area close to the railway track, said officials. Security officials rushed to the site and cordoned off the area after the first explosion. As officials gathered to investigate the site, another blast took place close by.

FCs eliminated four terrorist sanctuaries and arrested seven militants during an intelligence-driven raid in Sanjavi area of Ziarat District. 1,000 kilograms of explosives and four AK-47s were recovered. The militants were allegedly planning to smuggle arms and ammunition to the provincial capital Quetta to conduct terrorist activities.

SFs arrested three militants belonging to TTP, from Killa Saifulla District. The militants are accused of targeting SFs in North Balochistan.

Commander of Southern Command, Lieutenant General Aamer Riaz stated that the Pakistan Army wants to see Balochistan emerge as a peaceful and economically thriving province and emphasized the need to foster tolerance to defeat violence. He assured that the local people will be beneficiaries of the mega development projects in Balochistan.

At least five militants were killed in a search operation in Nok Jo locality of Mashkay tehsil in Awaran District. The SFs also recovered weapons from their possession. The militants were were identified as Akhtar Ali, Darwesh, Umer and Abdul Rehman.

Two people were injured in an IED attack near a fire brigade station at the Bacha Khan Chowk in provincial capital, Quetta, on the route for the procession of Shuhdah-i-Karbala Chehlum. 5 kilograms of explosive material was used in the attack.

Security Officials recovered the mutilated bodies of three young shepherd boys from Chaghi District.

Security officials recovered three mutilated bodies from Muslim Bagh area Killa Saifullah District. Multiple bullet injuries and torture marks were visible on the bodies.

FC defused eight kilograms of landmines planted for sabotage by unidentified militants in Killi Lanja near Sui Area of Dera-Bugti District. One timer clock and two detonators were recovered.

Three suspected militants were killed during an exchange of fire with SFs in Sariab road area in Quetta. SFs conducted a raid in the area to apprehend the accused during an intelligence based operation. The miscreants belonged to a banned militants outfit involved in targeted killings and explosions in Quetta, Frontier Corps spokesman said. “A cache of weapons was also recovered during the operation,” he added.

A small portion of railway track was damaged in a blast near Sariab road area in Quetta. Police sources said unidentified militants planted an IED near a railway track. However, there was no loss of life due to the blast.

Levies force recovered an abducted man, identified as Lal Jan, from Dhadar area of Bolan District. The Levies sources said that Jan was abducted few days ago on gunpoint from Mastung District.

Speaking on the occasion of the passing-out parade of the sixth batch of Balochistan’s youth who have joined the Pakistan Army, comprising 944 recruits, Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai said that all nefarious designs and conspiracies of foreign elements against Balochistan, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Karachi would be frustrated with national unity and joint efforts of the Government and security forces, reports Dawn. The Governor said it was a matter of satisfaction that youths from Balochistan were joining the army in large numbers, noting that their number in the force a few years ago was very low.

Levies force recovered an abducted man, Syed Muhammad Arif, from Killi Habib Baziabzai near Gulistan area of Killa Abdullah District. Arif was abducted three months ago.

NP President Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo while speaking to the media during a visit to Turbat District said that efforts were being made to initiate negotiations with self-exiled Baloch leaders, adding that the Government had achieved considerable success in its move. “The Government is making efforts to bring the Baloch leaders back to the negotiating table under the Peaceful Balochistan plan,” he said. “Nawabzada Brahamdagh Bugti is ready for talks and coming back to the country,” said Bizenjo, adding that they had not been able to get in touch with Dr Allah Nazar.

The Federal Minis­ter for States and Frontier Regions retired Lieutenant General Abdul Qadir Baloch expressed the hope that the Murree Accord signed by leaders of the three coalition partners in Balochistan will be implemented in a few days. He said that under the Murree Accord the chief Ministership of Balochistan was to change hands on December 4, but the day passed without that happening.

The Government of Balochistan extended the Policing powers of FC in Quetta for another three months. The Policing powers of FC had expired recently and were extended by the Provincial Government to maintain law and order situation in the city, a Balochistan Home Department source said. Giving details, the source revealed that the extension in powers of FC will be effective till February 16, 2016. "The government decided to grant policing powers to FC to maintain order," the source said.

However, Balochistan Chief Minister Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, claimed to have achieved more than 60 per cent peace in Quetta as compared to the past. "The number of blasts and incidents of targeted killings have considerably dropped in Quetta", said Dr. Baloch.

Two leaders of the NP, identified as Ataullah Sajdi and Muhammad Saddiq Samalani, were shot dead when they were traveling to Gerasha from Naal in Khuzdar District. However, the two other party men accompanying them were unhurt.

PPP Senator and Chairman of Senate Standing Committee Rehman Malik during a press conference held at the Chief Minister Secretariat in Quetta said that Balochistan is the best role model for other Provinces in implementation of the NAP. "The Apex Committee of Balochistan has fully implemented all decisions in coordination with all elements in the province," he said adding that unity and close coordination with security agencies is the main reason behind improvement in law and order situation.

A partial strike was observed in Panjgur and parts of Gwadar and Turbat Districts on the call of Baloch National Front against alleged violations of human rights in the Province. In Panjgur all shops and private banks were closed, but some offices were open. In Gwadar, shops were closed in some areas. However, business and trade centres and banks remained opened. In Turbat, shops were closed in some areas. Security situation remained under control in all these towns.

PM Nawaz Sharif nominated PML-N member Sanaullah Zehri as the next Chief Minister of Balochistan in line with the Murree agreement. Under the Murree agreement Dr Abdul Malik Baloch was to serve as CM Balochistan till December 4, 2015 and after this date the PML-N would nominate its CM for the province for the rest of two-and-a-half-year term.

One FC soldier was killed and four others wounded including a passerby when an IED exploded at a paramilitary checkpoint at Main Chowk on Brewery Road in Quetta. Earlier it was reported that five persons, including a child, were killed. TTP claimed responsibility for the attack on FC personnel.

SFs killed three suspected militants in an exchange of fire in Mashkay tehsil of Awaran District. Arms and ammunition were recovered.

Frontier Corps personnel arrested five suspected TTP militants during a search operation in Aghbarg area in Ziarat District. Weapons and ammunition were recovered.

Political leaders in Balochistan advised Nawab Sanaullah Zehri of the PML-N, who took over as the Chief Minister under conditions set by the 2013 Murree Accord, to take all political forces in Balochistan on board and accelerate the pace of reconciliation and dialogue to bring peace to the insurgency and Sunni militancy hit province.

At least 13 militants were killed during search operation in Barnat area of Awaran District. "Thirteen militants of banned organisations were killed in exchange of fire," sources said, adding Security Forces also recovered weapons from the militants' possession. The SFs recovered SMGs, a sniper rifle, rocket launchers, 7MM rifle and motorcycles from the hideout.

Unidentified militants shot dead Dr. Shafi Bizenjo, the brother of Chief Minister's Political Secretary Khair Jan Baloch, in Jhawo area of Awaran District. "Dr. Bizenjo was killed on the spot, whereas, one Levies personnel suffered serious bullet wounds," the official said. However, the assailants managed to escape.

One Security Official was killed and three others were injured when unidentified militants attacked a Levies check post in Surkhar area of Pishin District. Following the attack, a search operation has been launched in order to arrest the accused involved in the attack.

The FC arrested six suspected militants from Sabzal Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. "The suspects were arrested on suspicion of their links with an outlawed terrorist group," said FC Spokesman.

The FC arrested four suspects from Marriabad area of Quetta. A pistol was recovered from their possession.

The Adviser to the Chief Minister on Education Sardar Raza Mohammad Barrech said that over 1.6 million children of school-going age, two-thirds of them girls, were deprived of education in Balochistan. He said it was a matter of serious concern that girls in such a large number were not enrolled in schools because of their shortage.

About 12,000 of the 22,000 plus settlements in the province had government-run schools but most of them lacked facilities. Realising the gravity of those issues, he said, the Provincial Government had allocated massive funds for education sector and planned to open maximum number of schools.

SFs killed three militants following an exchange of fire in Mashkay area of Awaran District. According to official sources, SFs were conducting a search operation in the area when they came under fire. "The militants opened fire on security personnel conducting the search operation. The troops returned fire, killing three of them," an unnamed security official said.

Six local leaders and workers of the ruling NP and BNP-A were abducted by unidentified militants from Karkak Dasht area in Turbat District. The victims associated with the NP were identified as Muhammad Akbar, the younger brother of Akram Dashti, the Provincial President of NP, Barkat Ali, Sher Jan and Nadeem. Two local leaders of the BNP-A were identified as Muhammad Imam and Mehmood. They were engaged in election campaign for the BNP-Awami candidate.

The FC arrested two suspects during a raid in Nabi Killi area of Dera Bugti District.

SFs arrested eight suspected militants from Balochistan's Dera Bugti and Zhob Districts. The FC spokesman said "six miscreants were apprehended after an exchange of fire in Lope Sirani area of Dera Bugti district." The miscreants wanted to blow up gas pipelines in the area, the FC spokesman added.

SFs arrested two suspected militants in Zhob District. The SF personnel also recovered weapons and explosives from the possession of the militants. He said the miscreants belonged to a banned militant organisation.

One militant was killed during an exchange of fire with SFs in Yek Much area of Dalbandin in Chagai District. The SFs also seized a vehicle transporting weapons in the area. According to an unnamed official, "the militants inside the vehicle opened fire on the forces, when they were signaled to stop. The SFs retaliated and killed one of the militants while seizing a sizeable cache of arms and ammunition." The seized weapons included one rocket launcher, 10 RPGs rounds, 30 hand-grenades, 20 fuses, explosives and other weapons.

Two SFs, identified as Mir Zaman and Zakir, were injured in a landmine blast in Marget area of Quetta.

Three militants were killed in an exchange of fire with Balochistan FCs personnel in the Turbat area of Kech District in Balochistan. A spokesman for the FC said that following intelligence information, FC teams launched a search operation where armed militants hiding in a house opened indiscriminate fire on them. The FC personnel retaliated. "The gun battle between the FC personnel and the militants continued for four hours, resulting in the killing of four militants," he said.

FCs arrested 14 suspected militants in Bar Aab area of Kech District who were allegedly involved in attacking an FC check-post in Chagai District. An FC official said that following intelligence information, they conducted a raid in a Bar Aab area and arrested 14 alleged militants who had entered into Pakistan from Afghanistan to carry out sabotage activities.

An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body was found in Gomazi cross area of Kech District.

Unidentified armed assailants set on fire the house of former Provincial Minister for Fisheries Akbar Askani in Mand Jat area of the Kech District. However, no casualties were reported. Askani is contesting for Balochistan Assembly seat PB-50 (Turbat-3) in the By-Election as the PML-N candidate.

Rockets fired from across the Iranian border exploded in Mashkel tehsil (revenue unit) of Kharan District. However, no casualty was reported.

Officials of the Panjgur administration distributed compensation cheques among 50 Baloch militants who had abandoned armed struggle against the Government and joined mainstream politics. FC Commandant Tasawar Hussain, said that the Pur Amn Balochistan package was bearing fruit because more and more people living in mountainous areas were abandoning militancy and joining the mainstream politics. "We welcome those who have laid down arms under the Pur Amn Balochistan package," he added.

Provincial Home Secretary, Akbar Hussain Durrani said that more than 9,000 suspected militants and criminals were arrested by Police, Levies, Frontier Corps and Intelligence Agencies in Balochistan as a part of the NAP in the year 2015. He claimed that a total of 1,973 intelligence based-operations were conducted in Balochistan and arrested the elements involved in targeted killings, bomb explosions and kidnappings. "Innocent people were freed, whereas the criminals were charged", he added. "Balochistan Government implemented 17 out of 20 points under NAP to bring an end to unrest and maintain law and order situation," Durrani said.

Two people were killed in a landmine blast in the Chamalang area of Loralai District.

A FC soldier was killed while one more was injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Kech District.

A FC soldier, identified as Tariq, was killed while two others were injured when an IED exploded near the FC convoy in Ispilinji area of Mastung District. "The two other injured soldiers were identified as NK Imtiaz and Naveed.

Three suspected militants, including a militant 'commander', were killed during a search operation in Tump area of Kech District. The FC spokesperson Khan Wasey said that the terrorists had recently targeted a school in the area with a hand grenade. Weapons and ammunition were also seized from their possession.

The house of Mohammed Ali Rind, who is contesting the by-election for PB-50 Turbat-3 as a candidate of the BNP-A, was torched in Mand Bullo area of Kech District. However, no casualties were reported.

An engineer, Mohammad Shoaib, associated with a survey team working on a dam was killed and two others were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire in Ormara area of Gwadar District in Balochistan. Official sources said that a team headed by Engineer Mohammad Shoaib came under fire while they were busy surveying the area for the construction of Basool Kour Dam. Mr Shoaib died on the spot and his colleagues Muhammad Arif and Nabi Bakhsh suffered injuries.