As Pakistan gears up for its general elections scheduled to take place on February 8, the government of Balochistan has implemented a ban on public meetings and election gatherings after a threat alert with the “potential involvement of a female suicide bomber.” The ban comes days after the province was rattled by at least 10 bomb and grenade attacks.&nbsp;

<h2>About the ban</h2>

In a statement, Jan Achakzai, Balochistan’s Minister of Information and Public Relations said that the ban was imposed following a bomb threat and urged all political parties and candidates to hold meetings indoors to “minimise the risk”.&nbsp;

“The govt of Balochistan has implemented a ban on public meetings and election gatherings in Quetta, in response to a threat alert regarding the potential involvement of a female suicide bomber,” said Achakzai in a post on X.&nbsp;

He added, “All political parties and candidates have been urged to conduct their meetings indoors to minimise the risk. The GOB places great importance on public safety, while also recognising the necessity of election campaigns.”&nbsp;

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The statement also comes amid a series of bomb blasts that Pakistan has witnessed over the past couple of months as well as days ahead of the general elections.&nbsp;

<h2>Blasts and threats across Pakistan</h2>

The upcoming February 8 general elections in Pakistan have been marred by violence. Balochistan witnessed at least 10 bomb and grenade attacks on Thursday (Feb 1) that also claimed the life of one person.&nbsp;

The bombs were said to be placed along a footpath on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) road in the Spinny area of Quetta, reported news agency PTI citing Quetta SSP (operations) Jawad Tariq.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in the Pakistani province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, several prominent political figures have been given threats. The law enforcement agencies in the country have also been grappling with acts of terrorism and violence across Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan ahead of the elections.&nbsp;

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On Friday (Feb 2), at least six people&nbsp;were injured in multiple hand grenade attacks in different towns across Balochistan.&nbsp;

On the same day, a low-intensity explosion was reported near the Provincial Election Commission (PEC) office in Pakistan’s city of Karachi’s Saddar area.&nbsp;

Around 18,000 candidates are contesting for the upcoming National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies, reported PTI.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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As Pakistan gears up for its general elections scheduled to take place on February 8, the government of Balochistan has implemented a ban on public meetings and election gatherings after a threat alert with the “potential involvement of a female suicide bomber.

As Pakistan gears up for its general elections scheduled to take place on February 8, the government of Balochistan has implemented a ban on public meetings and election gatherings after a threat alert with the “potential involvement of a female suicide bomber.” The ban comes days after the province was rattled by at least 10 bomb and grenade attacks. About the ban In a statement, Jan Achakzai, Balochistan’s Minister of Information and Public Relations said that the ban was imposed following a bomb threat and urged all political parties and candidates to hold meetings indoors to “minimise the risk”. “The govt of Balochistan has implemented a ban on public meetings and election gatherings in Quetta, in response to a threat alert regarding the potential involvement of a female suicide bomber,” said Achakzai in a post on X. He added, “All political parties and candidates have been urged to conduct their meetings indoors to minimise the risk. The GOB places great importance on public safety, while also recognising the necessity of election campaigns.” ALSO READ | Pakistan: Blast during PTI rally kills at least four people in Balochistan's Sibi The statement also comes amid a series of bomb blasts that Pakistan has witnessed over the past couple of months as well as days ahead of the general elections. Blasts and threats across Pakistan The upcoming February 8 general elections in Pakistan have been marred by violence. Balochistan witnessed at least 10 bomb and grenade attacks on Thursday (Feb 1) that also claimed the life of one person. The bombs were said to be placed along a footpath on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) road in the Spinny area of Quetta, reported news agency PTI citing Quetta SSP (operations) Jawad Tariq. Meanwhile, in the Pakistani province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, several prominent political figures have been given threats. The law enforcement agencies in the country have also been grappling with acts of terrorism and violence across Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan ahead of the elections. ALSO READ | Pakistan Elections 2024: Blast rocks Election Commission's office in Karachi On Friday (Feb 2), at least six people were injured in multiple hand grenade attacks in different towns across Balochistan. On the same day, a low-intensity explosion was reported near the Provincial Election Commission (PEC) office in Pakistan’s city of Karachi’s Saddar area. Around 18,000 candidates are contesting for the upcoming National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies, reported PTI. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan elections: Balochistan govt bans public meetings, electoral gatherings after ‘suicide bomber’ threat

A suicide attack resulted in&nbsp;two blasts, one inside a&nbsp;mosque in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkwa (KP) region, on the same day a separate blast rocked a mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The latest blasts have&nbsp;taken place in Hangu, a city in KP region. The&nbsp;mosque has collapsed and people are trapped under the rubble.

At least 4&nbsp;people are dead while 12 have been rushed to hospital.

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The blast took place when people had gathered for Friday prayers.

Geo TV has reported that 12 people, who were trapped under the debris of the collapsed mosque, have been rescued while 30 to 40 people are feared to be still trapped.

District Police Officer Nisar Ahmed told WION that the suicide bombers carried out the first blast at the gate of police station in Doaba while the second one took place inside the mosque.

This is the second terror incident in Pakistan in a single day. Earlier in the day, at least 52 people including a police officer were killed in a blast near mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan province, more than 130 people have been injured.

The terror attacks have taken place on the day of Eid Milad-un Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.

Azam Khan, the caretaker chief minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has reportedly directed officials to enforce emergency in all hospitals in the city of Hangu. He has also sought report on the incident from officials.

(This is a developing&nbsp;story. More details awaited)

A suicide attack resulted in two blasts, one inside a mosque in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkwa (KP) region, on the same day a separate blast rocked a mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

A suicide attack resulted in two blasts, one inside a mosque in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkwa (KP) region, on the same day a separate blast rocked a mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The latest blasts have taken place in Hangu, a city in KP region. The mosque has collapsed and people are trapped under the rubble. At least 4 people are dead while 12 have been rushed to hospital. Another powerful blast in Pakistan: Explosion rocks a mosque in Hangu city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province; several feared trapped#Hangu #Pakistan #Balochistan #KhyberPakhtunkhwa Read more: https://t.co/r8TqfF6H7S pic.twitter.com/gmFmY10ac9 — WION (@WIONews) September 29, 2023 × The blast took place when people had gathered for Friday prayers. Geo TV has reported that 12 people, who were trapped under the debris of the collapsed mosque, have been rescued while 30 to 40 people are feared to be still trapped. District Police Officer Nisar Ahmed told WION that the suicide bombers carried out the first blast at the gate of police station in Doaba while the second one took place inside the mosque. This is the second terror incident in Pakistan in a single day. Earlier in the day, at least 52 people including a police officer were killed in a blast near mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan province, more than 130 people have been injured. The terror attacks have taken place on the day of Eid Milad-un Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. Azam Khan, the caretaker chief minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has reportedly directed officials to enforce emergency in all hospitals in the city of Hangu. He has also sought report on the incident from officials. (This is a developing story. More details awaited)

Pakistan: After Balochistan, blasts rock mosque in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa; at least 4 killed

As many as 14 people were injured in an explosion during a football match on Tuesday in a town located in Pakistan`s Balochistan.

"As many as 14 people watching the football match got injured in the blast that rocked the industrial (Hub) town," Tariq Elahi Mastoi, a district police officer said, The Express Tribune reported.

"Fortunately, no football player was injured in the blast," the officer said.

The local police informed that unidentified miscreants planted an improvised explosive device (IED) next to the wall of the football ground which exploded during a match.

Police have registered a case has been against the unidentified persons. So far, no terror outfit has taken the responsibility for the blast.

There has been an increase in violence in Balochistan, with several incidents being reported last year, Dawn reported.&nbsp;

As many as 14 people were injured in an explosion during a football match on Tuesday in a town located in Pakistan`s Balochistan. "As many as 14 people watching the football match got injured in the blast that rocked the industrial (Hub) town," Tariq Elahi Mastoi, a district police officer said, The Express Tribune reported.

As many as 14 people were injured in an explosion during a football match on Tuesday in a town located in Pakistan`s Balochistan. "As many as 14 people watching the football match got injured in the blast that rocked the industrial (Hub) town," Tariq Elahi Mastoi, a district police officer said, The Express Tribune reported. "Fortunately, no football player was injured in the blast," the officer said. The local police informed that unidentified miscreants planted an improvised explosive device (IED) next to the wall of the football ground which exploded during a match. Police have registered a case has been against the unidentified persons. So far, no terror outfit has taken the responsibility for the blast. There has been an increase in violence in Balochistan, with several incidents being reported last year, Dawn reported.

14 injured in explosion during football match in Pak's Balochistan

At least eight people were injured in two separate bomb blasts in Balochistan&#39;s Chaman area today, The Dawn reported.

Three security officials were among those injured in the attack.

The first explosion took place at the Mall Road and injured two people. The attack was carried out with the help of an improvised explosive device placed near an under-construction building, police sources said.

The second attack took place near a police checkpost in the same area and injured six people, including three security officials.

The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where an emergency was imposed, The Dawn report said.

The first explosion took place at the Mall Road and injured two people. The second attack took place near a police checkpost in the same area and injured six people, including three security officials

At least eight people were injured in two separate bomb blasts in Balochistan's Chaman area today, The Dawn reported. Three security officials were among those injured in the attack. The first explosion took place at the Mall Road and injured two people. The attack was carried out with the help of an improvised explosive device placed near an under-construction building, police sources said. The second attack took place near a police checkpost in the same area and injured six people, including three security officials. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where an emergency was imposed, The Dawn report said.

Pakistan: At least 8 injured in twin blasts in Balochistan