Baluchistan
Americannoun
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an arid mountainous region in S Asia, in SE Iran and SW Pakistan, bordering on the Arabian Sea.
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a former territory of W British India, now incorporated into Pakistan.
noun
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a mountainous region of SW Asia, in SW Pakistan and SE Iran
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a province of SW Pakistan: a former territory of British India (until 1947). Capital: Quetta. Pop: Pop: 7 450 000 (2003 est)
Example Sentences
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The blast occurred in Hernai district, which is northeast of Quetta city in Baluchistan province.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2024
Protests have already erupted in several parts of the country, especially in the restive southwestern Baluchistan Province.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
Jan Achakzai, a government spokesman in the southwest province of Baluchistan, urged protesters to “show grace” by accepting defeat and moving away from the highways.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
Balochistan recently returned to the global spotlight after it was hit by air strikes from Iran in January, leading Pakistan to retaliate with strikes in Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan province.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2024
Lore has it my father once wrestled a black bear in Baluchistan with his bare hands.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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