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Saturday, February 17, 2007 | Updated: 17:19 IST
Bomb blast kills 15 people in Quetta
A suicide bomber entered the court premises and set off the bomb killing Additional Judge Abdul Durani in Quetta.
Bomb damages gas pipeline in Pakistan
A bomb damaged a gas pipeline in a remote area of southwestern Pakistan, causing no casualties but leaving hundreds of homes without gas.
400 armed tribesmen surrender
The tribesmen laid down their arms, and assured their support for government's efforts of restoring peace in Balochistan.
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STATE OF KALAT
The name 'Balochistan' came into existence with the arrival of tribes from Iran.
STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE
Balochistan’s location in the Perso-Oman Gulf makes it an important trade zone for the West.
SARDARI SYSTEM
The politically significant of the Balochistan tribes are the Marris, Bugtis and Mengals.
Protests paralyse Pakistan's Balochistan More Pictures
The Insurgency
Ever since it became a part of Pakistan, rebel groups in the region have engaged in armed uprisings.
1948: Abdul Karim's reign
1958: Nowroz Khan's reign
Society
The Balochis are regarded as sincere in all relationships. There is no place for unfaithful people.
Ethnic distribution
Languages and festivals
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