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

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

The soldiers took the couple to the town of Machh, she added, "and then we reached Quetta to our children, who were waiting for us".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

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

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

Ever hear of the Quetta or the Mecca; or a dozen of other ships lost one time or another between here and Cape Flattery?

From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John

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