Posts by: The Baloch Circle
BYC leaders remanded for 10 days under terrorism charges
Prominent leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), including Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Sibghatullah Shah Ji, Beebarg Baloch, Ghafar Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, and Bebo Baloch, were brought before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta. The court
Train services suspended from Quetta to various regions of Pakistan due to security concerns
All train services operating to and from Quetta have been suspended due to ongoing security concerns in Balochistan. Railway officials confirmed that no trains will operate from Quetta on 10 July 2025, affecting multiple routes
BLF initiates “Operation Baam” in Balochistan, over 50 attacks reported within 24 hours
A wave of coordinated attacks has swept across Balochistan, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing insurgency. The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) announced the initiation of a new armed campaign called “Operation Baam,” which has
Nine months on, family still seeks justice for missing Baloch brothers Junaid and Yasir Hameed
Nine months have passed since the alleged enforced disappearance of two Baloch brothers, Junaid Hameed and Yasir Hameed, from Balochistan. Their family remains in a state of deep uncertainty, living without any official information or
Gwadar’s Ownership: Myths vs. Historical Evidence — Khalid Baloch
Writter: Khalid Baloch Gwadar, despite its visual allure and historical as well as strategic significance, has often remained obscured from the limelight in recent history. Due to its geo-strategic location and role as a gateway
Amnesty International demands release of Baloch activists
Amnesty International has issued an urgent report calling for the immediate and unconditional release of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in Quetta. The report highlights the arbitrary nature of their detention and
Families and activists establish a protest camp in Islamabad calling for Release of BYC leaders and missing Baloch
Families of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and relatives of missing persons in Balochistan have initiated a sit-in protest outside the Press Club in Islamabad. They are demanding an end to enforced disappearances and
The Last Colony: Balochistan’s Cry for Sovereignty – Aneesa Baloch
Written By: Aneesa Baloch For decades, Balochistan has remained a land of untold suffering, buried truths, and unfulfilled promises. Despite being one of the most resource-rich regions in South Asia, its people have been subjected
During the ongoing military operation in Hoshab, residents have been displaced and their mobile phones confiscated
A military operation by Pakistani forces is currently underway in the Hoshab area of Kech district, Balochistan. The operation has caused significant hardship for the local population, who are experiencing distress and uncertainty. The authorities
Baloch families confront a crackdown in Islamabad as protests for missing persons reach the fourth day
A peaceful sit-in protest in Islamabad, led by the families of Baloch missing persons and members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has entered its fourth day amid increasing state repression. Protesters, including women, children,
Islamabad: Baloch protesters barred from Press Club as families are evicted from flats overnight
Police in Islamabad on Sunday prevented Baloch protesters from reaching the National Press Club, as a sit-in organized by families of forcibly disappeared persons and detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders entered its fifth day.
Sardar Akhtar Mengal was removed from Dubai-bound flight at Quetta Airport
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, President of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), was prevented from traveling abroad on Sunday after being offloaded from a Dubai-bound flight at Quetta International Airport. Mengal, a former Member of the National
Why the Baloch Remain Trapped in Tribalism — Even in 2025 – Hani Askani
Written by : Hani Askani It’s the year 2025, but in many parts of Balochistan, society continues to function under a tribal system that belongs to the Stone Age. Despite the world moving forward with
Kalat and Zamuran attacks targeting Pakistani forces reported, casualties emerge
Armed clashes and attacks targeting Pakistani security forces were reported on Tuesday in two separate regions of Balochistan. Unconfirmed reports suggest multiple casualties and injuries among military personnel due to these incidents. According to local
BLF takes responsibility for armed confrontations and attacks on military posts in Awaran and Kolwah
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for two recent armed confrontations with alleged state-backed militias and Pakistani security forces in the regions of Awaran and Kolwah, Balochistan. The group reports that several enemy
BYC unveils a human rights report exposing abuses in Balochistan and condemns the Islamabad protest crackdown
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) unveiled its semi-annual human rights report for January to June 2025 during a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club. The report sheds light on what it describes as
First anniversary of Baloch Raaji Muchi: BYC announces commemorative events throughout Balochistan
As the first anniversary of Baloch Raaji Muchi (Baloch National Gathering) approaches, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has announced a series of commemorative events to mark this significant milestone. Over time, Raaji Muchi has transformed
Sammi Deen Baloch alleges a hidden FIR was filed against her despite court guarantees
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Sammi Deen Baloch has revealed that a secret FIR has been filed against her, which allegedly contradicts the reports submitted by the government to the court. In a social media
Four people missing in Balochistan’s Kech and Barkhan Districts
Pakistani security forces have reportedly abducted four Baloch men from the districts of Kech and Barkhan in Balochistan, according to local sources. The missing individuals have been identified as Mehran Baloch, Nizam Baloch, Abdul Rehman
Gwadar: Teacher dismissed and summoned by police amid protest demands for missing brother
Rukhsana Dost, a schoolteacher from Gwadar, has come forward with allegations of harassment and intimidation linked to her activism. She has been vocal in raising awareness about enforced disappearances in Balochistan and demanding the recovery
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
