Reporting from Quetta and across Balochistan by The Thursday Times' Quetta bureau.
The provincial health department removed the doctors for prolonged absence, has docked Rs410 million in pay and issued notices to 11,000 staff as part of a crackdown on absenteeism.
An explosion near a railway track in Quetta on Sunday injured at least 52 people. The BLA's Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility. The group is designated a terrorist organisation by Pakistan, the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia. The Thursday Times reports.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has condemned a recent terror attack in Quetta, pledging support and cooperation with Pakistan. Russia stands with Pakistan as security efforts intensify, said Putin.
