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

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

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

Some key administrative buildings in Quetta and roads around them were reported to have been sealed off during the day.

From BBC • 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

In ordinary seasons the snows fall heavily in and around Quetta early in November, and the cold is intense.

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

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