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Quetta

American

[kwet-uh] / ˈkwɛt ə /

noun

a city in W central Pakistan: the capital of Baluchistan; almost totally destroyed by an earthquake 1935.

Quetta British

/ ˈkwɛtə /

noun

a city in W central Pakistan, at an altitude of 1650 m (5500 ft): a summer resort, military station, and trading centre. Pop: 744 000 (2005 est)

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The local official told AFP that the train carrying army personnel and their family members was going from Quetta to Peshawar in Pakistan's northwest.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The chief minister, Sarfraz Bugti, told a press conference in Quetta that all the districts under attack were cleared on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Nasir and I are in the city of Quetta, sitting in the waiting room of the largest military hospital in the province of Balochistan.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

On Wednesday, the BBC saw dozens of wooden coffins being loaded at Quetta railway station.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

The military students of the Quetta Staff College were in the district, engaged in practical exercise of their staff lessons.

From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by Bone, David W. (David William)

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