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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Finally, Mahrang was arrested in March 2025, as she was leading a protest in Quetta after 13 unclaimed bodies - feared to be missing persons - were buried in the city.

From BBC ● Jun. 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

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

"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

Since then Quetta, in the north-east, occupying an important position, and certain portions of territory, have been absolutely annexed, and in 1887 a separate administration was constituted, and British authority established, under the Governor-General's agent.

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