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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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After being rocked by explosions, typically bustling Quetta lay quiet on Sunday, with major roads and businesses deserted, and people staying indoors out of fear.

From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026

In Balochistan's provincial capital Quetta, an AFP journalist heard several explosions as heavy security was deployed across the city, with major roads deserted and businesses shut down.

From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026

"I didn't know back then that the first time I'd go to Quetta, it would be for a protest demanding his release," Saira says.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2025

Muhammad Ashraf, who was travelling from Quetta to Lahore to visit family, was among a group of passengers who managed to disembark the train late on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025

This valley is an open tract of country lying almost midway on the line of march between Quetta and Kandahar, but nearer to the former than the latter.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879 by Various

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