Posts by: The Baloch Circle
Another Year of Sorrows, Another Year of Pain
Writer: AR Ambika In the year 1974, like an envious rattled snake, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, in an unwanted response to India’s nuclear program started a whimsical project and named that evil design as Project-786. To
Baloch People’s Congress condemned the nuke tests on the ground of Balochistan
Baloch People’s Congress condemned the nuke tests on the ground of Balochistan by Pakistan. Baloch has the right to hold the state responsible and make Pakistan accountable. 28 May 1998 marks the day when Balochistan
28th May: The Day Pakistan Lost Balochistan – Nadir Baloch
Nuclear tests killed Ras Koh but opened a window to the world to see Balochistan. This killing of Baloch Land with nuclear bombs brought consideration to Balochistan and its geography. The Ras Koh is a
Pakistan: Don’t Trial Civilians in Military Courts Uphold Fair Trial Rights While Prosecuting Violence
(New York) – Human Rights Watch Warns Pakistan Not to Trial Civilians In Military Courts. In a detailed statement issued on the website of Human Rights Watch, the watchdog criticises the policies of the current
JSFM slams Pakistani Government after recent crackdown against Sindhi political workers
JSFM in a statement on its official website has stated that military operations have been initiated to counter the Sindh Freedom Movement and recent operations aim to harass political workers in Pakistan-occupied Sindh. Pakistani Army
Quetta: Children’s protest against drugs
On Saturday, boys and girls from different schools marched on the streets in Kali Qambrani area of the capital city of Quetta and raised anti-narcotics slogans. The students of the school said that drugs should
Awaran: Protest against Najma Baloch’s murder
On June 4, 2023 a large number of people in Awaran protested on different roads and raised slogans against the non-arrest of Noor Bakhsh who is involved in the suicide case of Najma Baloch and
Pakistan must release Zakir Majeed and other Baloch missing persons
The mother of missing Baloch student leader Zakir Majeed Baloch has said that my son was forcibly disappeared on June 8, 2009, and is still missing. He said that a seminar will be held in
Geo News executive producer Zubair Anjum ‘picked up’ in Karachi
Geo News executive producer Zubair Anjum was purportedly picked up from his residence in Karachi’s Model Colony area, it emerged on Tuesday. A report published by Geo.tv quoted residents of Anjum’s neighborhood as saying that
Tragic Landmine Explosion Claims Lives of Two Shepherd’s Daughters in South Waziristan
In a devastating incident on June 6, 2023, two young daughters of a local shepherd, Janan Khan, lost their lives due to a tragic landmine explosion while they were herding goats in Shawal Tunda Dara.
Outrage and Demands for Release Intensify as Woman Kidnapped in Khuzdar
On Thursday, a woman was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen belonging to a tribal chief in Khuzdar city, Balochistan. In response to the incident, the victim’s family and local residents staged a protest by blocking the
Human Rights Group Released Alarming Report On Human Rights Situation In Balochistan
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has released its monthly report for May 2023, documenting the alarming practice of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. The report reveals that 25 individuals were forcefully disappeared
Explosions in Balochistan’s Barkhan and Buleda Areas Result in Severe Fatalities
In two separate explosions, two people were reportedly killed and two other injured in the Barkhan and Buleda areas of Balochistan on Tuesday. According to sources, two people lost their lives in an explosion near
Counter-Terrorism Department Claims Killing of Four Individuals in Chaman Operation
In a recent operation carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Chaman district, four individuals were reportedly killed, as per the department’s statement. The CTD, acting on intelligence information, conducted the operation in Chaman.
Alleged Forced Disappearances of Minors by Pakistani Forces in Balochistan
It has been reported that four individuals have allegedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in the Kech district of Balochistan. The missing persons include Abdullah, Shay Mureed, and Fatah, who were detained from the
National Democratic Party Ready To Pay Homage To Nazeer Marri.
National Democratic Party Ready To Pay Homage To Nazeer Marri. In a statement on social media, NDP states that A Memorial Reference will be held to tribute to Baloch teacher “Shaheed Nazeer Marri” who was
The third central council session of the Baloch Students Action Committee ended on the second day of the third council session of the organization.
The third central council session of the Baloch Students Action Committee ended on the second day of the third council session of the organization. Shabbir Baloch was elected unopposed as the Chairman and Azhar Baloch
Conference: Abuse of Rights in Pakistan
Press Release Baloch People’s Congress, Baloch Voice Association, and Voice for Baloch Missing Persons Joint Conferences in Bonn, Frankfurt, Geneva and Amsterdam to raise voices on ongoing atrocity crimes against Baloch people. Enforced disappearances, torture,
A Case Report on an Abet of Assassination by Officialdom of Pakistani Army – Rizwan Baloch
Author: Rizwan Baloch Introduction: Pakistan is a haven for its highly elevated officials whose immoral and unethical practices are justified or overlooked. They have been involved in the abduction and assassination of innumerable activists, journalists,
MNA Ali Wazir has been arrested again from North Waziristan
Ali Wazir, a Member of the National Assembly from NA-50, was arrested in North Waziristan on Monday under charges of hate speech and incitement, just two months after his release from imprisonment in February. The
Brutal crackdown on Baloch activists reveals the dark side of Pakistan’s military establishment
Pakistan Army and its intelligence agencies have revealed their true colors by ruthlessly cracking down on peaceful Baloch activists. In a recent incident, intelligence officials, operating under the explicit orders of the Army, violently attacked
We Strongly Condemns the recent decision by the Pakistani Govt to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement – Sohail Abro Chairman JSFM
By: Sohail Abro Chairman Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement Chairman Sohail Abro, Zubair Sindhi, Amar Azadi strongly condemns the recent decision by the pakistani government to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM),
Suicide bombing targets Chinese delegation near Karachi Airport
A convoy carrying a high-level delegation of Chinese investors and engineers was targeted in a suicide bombing near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Sunday night, as confirmed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Sindh Home
Sindh is the land of Sufis. Sindh has always given the message of love, non-violence, peace, human unity and human development- Sohail Abro Chairman JSFM
By: Sohail Abro Chairman Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (Press Release Karachi JSFM) Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement held a demonstration in front of the Rally Kotri Press Club in Kotri city against religious fanaticism and the
Sammul Baloch addresses UNHRC on Balochistan crisis
Sammul Baloch, a representative of the Baloch National Movement, addressed the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, drawing attention to the severe human rights violations occurring against the Baloch
Shooting incident in Pasni raises fear over enforced disappearances in Balochistan
Two men were injured in a shooting incident in the coastal town of Pasni, Balochistan, on Monday. One of the victims, Doda Nasir, had reportedly been released after a period of enforced disappearance at the
Celebrating Balochistan: Culture and heritage highlighted in Frankfurt Oder event
On Friday, the German organization Lebens Hilfe organized an event in the border city of Frankfurt Oder, showcasing the geography, culture, and music of Balochistan. Hafsa Fateh, a speaker at the event, characterized Balochistan as
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
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
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.
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
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 “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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
