Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Three killed, 21 injured Quetta blast

Three killed

QUETTA: At least three people were killed and 21 others were injured in powerful blast at Double Road Quetta city of Balochistan.

According to police, the blast damaged a police vehicle and motorcycles. The bodies of the dead in a Double Road blast have been shifted to Civil Hospital, Quetta.

The trauma center administration said 17 people were injured in the blast, including two children.

Police Surgeon Dr Ayesha Faiz confirmed the death of 3 people and injured 21, of which three were in critical condition.

Residents of the area say that the sound of the blast was heard in remote areas, while law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation.

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Cellular, internet services suspended for two days in Quetta

Mobile and internet services suspended in Karachi due to heavy rain

QUETTA: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) led Balcohsitan government has suspended mobile and internet service in provincial capital, after Jamiat Ulema-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) announced complete shutter-down strike against rigging in re-polling in PB-45 Quetta VIII.

According to the district administration, mobile service has been suspended for the last 10 hours in Quetta city and its surroundings.

Due to the shutdown of mobile service, citizens are facing severe difficulties, courier service, food and bike riders and people associated with mobile work are also sufferings.

The district administration said that the reason for the suspension of the mobile service is not known, the mobile service could not be restored even yesterday.

On the other hand, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) has announced a shutter down strike across Balochistan today.

In this regard JUI Balochistan Ameer Maulana Abdul Wasi says that the protest will continue until the demands accepted.

Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) candidate Haji Ali Madad Jatak emerged victorious with 6,883 votes as per the unofficial results in by-election at 15 polling stations in PB-45. The by-election was conducted under the orders of Election Tribunal and Form 47 was issued.

Meanwhile, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PMAP) candidate Nasarullah Zayrai secured second place with 4,122 votes. JUI-F’s Usman Pirkani came in third place after securing 3,731 votes.

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Three ANF personnel injured in encounter with smugglers

ANF
  • A raid was conducted at hotel near Western Bypass.
  • The accused opened fire on ANF raiding party.
  • A truck driver was also injured in the firing.

RAWALPINDI: Three Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) jawans have been injured in an encounter with drug smugglers in Quetta city of Balochsitan province.

ANF Spokesman said a raid was conducted at a hotel near Western Bypass Quetta on a complaint against drug selling by local drug suppliers. He said, the accused used to sell drugs under the guise of a hotel.

During the operation, the accused opened fire on the ANF raiding party and three jawans were injured during the exchange of fire with the accused. A truck driver was also injured in the firing by the accused, he informed.

The accused managed to escape from the scene leaving behind a bag, he said adding, on checking, 4 kg hashish was recovered from the bag.

The spokesman informed that raids were being conducted to net the accused

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