Shahid Rind
Coverage of Shahid Rind in the Nexus archive.
- The coffins come free here with the story
A journalist in Balochistan faces threats and violence, mirroring the fate of Abdul Latif Baloch, a reporter killed in 2025. The article highlights systemic failures in investigations, with no convictions for 42 journalists killed since 2008. The Balochistan Union of Journalists advocates for a Journalists Protection Bill to safeguard press freedom.
- Ziarat SP suspended following terrorist attack on police post; committee formed to probe incident
The Ziarat superintendent of police (SP) was suspended after a terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam police post killed nine police officials. A four-member inquiry committee was formed to investigate the incident, assess security protocols, and recommend measures to prevent future attacks.
- Militants kill 9 police officers in an attack on a post in southwestern Pakistan
Militants attacked a police post in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing nine officers and wounding others. Eight officers were abducted but later recovered, and 15 militants were killed in the subsequent operation. A separate incident involved children detonating an unexploded bomb near Quetta.
- Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring 8
An overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a rocky ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight. The accident occurred near the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, with officials citing overcrowding and a passenger dispute as potential contributing factors.
- Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring 8
An overcrowded passenger bus crashed into a rocky ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring 8. The bus, carrying passengers from two vehicles, lost control after an alleged passenger altercation with the driver. Rescue operations are underway, with officials confirming the crash as one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years.
- Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring 8
An overcrowded passenger bus crashed into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight. The accident occurred in Dana Sar near the Balochistan-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, with officials citing the bus's speed and overcrowding as factors. Pakistan's president and provincial leaders expressed condolences and directed medical care for the injured.
- Acid attack victim Mahnoor to get treatment abroad
The Balochistan government will send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor Nasar abroad for specialized medical treatment after she completes initial care at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi. Chief Minister’s aide Shahid Rind confirmed the arrangements, stating the government is utilizing all resources for her treatment.
- A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen
A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, wounding over 30 people and overturning train cars. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, targeting a train with security personnel in Balochistan province, a region plagued by insurgency.