Posts by: The Baloch Circle
Family of missing activist Rashid Hussain Baloch protests in Quetta and demands justice
The family of Rashid Hussain Baloch, a missing human rights activist, staged a protest in Quetta on Sunday, seeking information about his whereabouts following his enforced disappearance in 2018. Hussain was allegedly detained by Emirati
Protest in Quetta Demands Immediate Recovery of Forcibly Disappeared Dr. Abdul Hayee Baloch
On Tuesday, the family of Dr. Abdul Hayee Baloch, who was reportedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani authorities, organized a protest in Quetta advocating for his immediate return. The demonstration began at Balochistan University and made
Government Orders Another 60 Billion for Military Operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Pakistani government has approved an additional Rs60 billion for military operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under “Operation Azm-e-Istehkam.” This decision was made during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday,
A Miner Dies in Landslide at Dukki Coal Mine
A tragic accident occurred at a coal mine in the Dukki district of Balochistan on Friday, resulting in the death of an Afghan miner. Syed Mohammad, son of Abdul Karim, was killed in a landslide
Baloch liberation army claims major success in “Operation Herof” and reports significant Pakistani military casualties
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has declared the successful completion of its “Fidayeen Operation Herof,” asserting that it resulted in the deaths of 130 Pakistani military personnel across a series of coordinated attacks in Balochistan.
Forces stormed Turbat University Hostel, interrogating students about BLA ‘Fidayee’
Reports from Kech district in Balochistan reveal that Pakistani security forces surrounded Turbat University, launching a search operation in the women’s hostel conducted by intelligence agencies. Students reported that the forces questioned them regarding Mahal
Concerns grow as two men go missing after detention by Pakistani forces in Balochistan’s Kech district.
Two men have reportedly gone missing following their detention by Pakistani security forces in the Kech district of Balochistan. The individuals, identified as Nasrat, son of Hussain, and Dad Dost, son of Master Hasil, were
BNP leader Akhtar Mengal attributes Balochistan’s insurgency to state violence and policies
Akhtar Mengal, the head of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), has asserted that the intensification of insurgent activities in Balochistan stems from systematic state violence and unfriendly policies. In an interview with BBC Urdu journalist
Pakistani army accused of executing brothers in Kalat’s Johan Narmuk area
In a troubling incident reported from the Johan Narmuk area of Kalat, the Pakistan Army is accused of dragging two brothers from their home and executing them. The victims, identified as Ismail and Abbas, were
Baloch man goes missing in Pakistan after forcible deportation from Bahrain
A young Baloch man, Asad Baloch, has reportedly gone missing in Pakistan following his forcible deportation from Bahrain. According to his family, the 25-year-old son of Usman and a resident of Mand Kanik was deported
HRCP condemns heavy-handed tactics against Baloch rights activists
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemns the use of heavy-handed tactics such as placing Baloch rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch on the Exit Control List, thereby violating her freedom of movement, and reportedly
Social media campaign launched for recovery of Diljan Baloch
Baloch Voice for Justice, a rights group, has announced a social media campaign aimed at demanding the recovery of Diljan Baloch, who was reportedly forcibly disappeared from Awaran in June 2024. The campaign is scheduled
Female students speak out against security forces’ actions at the University of Balochistan
Female students at the University of Balochistan have accused Pakistani security forces of harassment during a recent raid on the girls’ hostel, alleging they were targeted under the guise of a drug search and subjected
Baloch “Gwadar Grand Gathering” of 29th July – 16 day long Successful Peaceful public mobilization that gave a sound drumming to the Generals – Asim Jaan
Written by: Asim Jaan This phase of the Baloch struggle asking for justice against the oppressing Military behemoth’s illegal and unconstitutional kidnapping of Baloch citizens, their torture and killing during illegal detention, started its travel
Warning of increasing instability in Pakistan: Zalmay Khalilzad raises concerns
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, has issued a grave warning about the escalating instability in Pakistan, attributing it to a rise in attacks by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and various Baloch nationalist
Baloch National Movement hosts Balochistan International Conference in Geneva to highlight human rights violations
On Monday, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) inaugurated a series of events, including the Fifth Balochistan International Conference, in Geneva, coinciding with the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The conference
Sammi Deen Baloch addresses the UNHRC on Balochistan’s human rights crisis.
Sammi Deen Baloch, General Secretary of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), addressed the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) via video link, drawing international attention to the ongoing human
The Struggle for Judicial Independence in Pakistan: How the Government Seeks to Reshape the Judiciary – Tahir Ahmed Khan
Written by: Tahir Ahmed Khan In a troubling move for Pakistan’s judiciary, the current government is pushing forward around fifty-six proposed constitutional amendments. It aimed at establishing a Federal Constitutional Court at the apex level.
Dr Shahnawaz Kunbhar is a martyr of Sindh – Sohail Abro Chairman JSFM
Written by: Sohail Abro Chairman Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement The martyrdom of Dr Shahnawaz Kunbhar has become a symbol of a very painful and important event, which gives new strength to the struggle and resistance of
Peter Tatchell advocates for Balochistan’s self-determination at international conference
Pakistan may temporarily postpone Balochistan’s pursuit of self-determination, but doing so will incur a significant financial, moral, political, and reputational cost. Ultimately, the freedom of Balochistan is inevitable, and denying it is neither justified nor
BSO-Azad concludes 23rd Council Session; Drapshan Baloch elected chairman
The Baloch Students Organization Azad (BSO-Azad) released the highlights of the 23rd Central Council Session. BSO-Azad announced in the media that it wrapped up its 23rd Central Council session, a three-day event held in memory
Balochistan’s captivating images; A lifeline for ailing photographer
For 14 years, Kamanchar Baloch has dedicated himself to capturing the essence of Balochistan’s culture, stunning landscapes, and the plight of its impoverished residents. Born in Tehsil Mand, Balochistan, on November 25, 1998, Kamanchar has
Resident of Kech district disappears in Karachi raid
A man from Kech district, Balochistan, has reportedly disappeared in Karachi after Pakistani forces allegedly detained him and his two sons during a raid on their house in Goth Mallir. According to sources, the man’s
4th meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbors begins in Samarkand
The fourth meeting of the Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan began on Thursday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the presence of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of the Taliban government, and representatives of more than eight neighboring
Balochistan: two men killed in firing incidents
At least two persons were reportedly killed in two separate firing incidents in Balochistan on Friday. According to reports, unidentified armed men entered a house in the Dera Murad Jamali area of Balochistan and shot
Rampant street crimes leave residents of Khuzdar in fear and helplessness
The city of Khuzdar has become a hub of criminal activities, with reports indicating that street criminals, snatchers, and thieves are rampant in the area. The situation has left the residents of Khuzdar living in
Quetta: BLA claims responsibility for attack on police that killed 4, injured 18
In a deadly incident that occurred on Monday, at least four people, including two police officers, were killed and 18 others were left injured in an explosion in Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan. The
Military operation in Mach, Bolan enters fourth day, disrupting local life
The Pakistani security forces have reportedly cordoned off multiple areas of Balochitan’s Mach, Bolan and their environs, as a large-scale military operation in the region enters its fourth day. The ground troops, assisted by gunship
