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Quetta's Shia refuse to bury kin killed in blasts

Quetta's Shia refuse to bury kin killed in blasts

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Amidst severe cold and light shower, the Hazara Shia minority of Quetta, Pakistan is mourning the death of their relatives who were killed in Thursday's blasts. More than 20 hours have passed since they brought 84 dead bodies to Alamdar Road and started a sit-in demanding the government to improve the security of the city and hand over its control to the army.

Blasts in Quetta, Karachi kill 7, 60 injured

Blasts in Quetta, Karachi kill 7, 60 injured

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Seven persons were killed and over 60 others injured in five bomb attacks in the Pakistani cities of Quetta and Karachi on Tuesday, including one that was carried out by a suicide bomber who was trying to target the minority Shia Hazara community.