Satellite Town, Quetta

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Satellite Town is an upscale neighborhood and residential suburb located in the city of Quetta in Balochistan, Pakistan.[1][2] The town is situated adjacent to the University of Balochistan and the headquarters of the Geological Survey of Pakistan.[3]

In October 2011, the Afghan government claimed that the assassination of Burhanuddin Rabbani was planned by the Quetta Shura (a council consisting of top Afghan Taliban leaders in exile) based in the premises of the town.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Man gunned down in Satellite Town
  2. ↑ Satellite Town, Quetta 87300, Pakistan
  3. ↑ Satellite Town at Wikimapia
  4. ↑ Karzai abandons talks with Taliban, Pittsburgh Live
Neighbourhoods of Quetta
Administrations: Quetta Division and Quetta District
Tehsils
  • Chiltan
  • Zarghoon
Cities
Towns and councils
Localities
Website: Quetta District at NRB


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