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Balochistan on edge after sectarian killings

Security remains tenuous in Pakistan province despite recent attacks on Shia Muslims.
Last Modified: 04 Feb 2013 13:01

It has been more than two weeks since the government of Pakistan imposed direct rule in Balochistan province.

The decision  came after 100 people, mostly Shia Muslims, were killed in several attacks.

Al Jazeera's Imran Khan went to the provincial capital, Quetta, to find out if the direct rule has made any difference.

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