Posts by: Noora Marri
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Quetta: Security forces bring 3 dead bodies to a hospital
Pakistani forces reportedly shifted three dead bodies to a hospital in Balochistan’s capital Quetta on Wednesday. According to reports, Pakistani forces shifted the dead bodies of three men to the civil hospital Quetta — where
Enforced disappearances continue; Another goes ‘missing’ in Panjgur
Another Baloch man went missing from the Panjgur district of Balochistan on Wednesday. According to reports, Pakistani forces have allegedly disappeared a man after his arrest from the Parom area of the district. The detainee
Graphic Novel on a Baloch warrior launched on Amazon
A graphic novel titled “Hammal Jehand: The Sword of Baloch,” illustrating the life of the historic Baloch figure Hammal Jeeyand, or Jehand has been published as an ebook on Amazon. Authored by Nabeel Ahmed Baloch,
The War Is Not Over – Nadir Baloch
Author: Nadir Baloch The history is full of blood shades in the fight between the darkness and the light, Evil and the Good, Right and the wrong, oppressed and the oppressors. In the light of
Imran Khan: Ex-PM arrested outside court in Pakistan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested outside the High Court in the capital Islamabad. Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated. Footage showed
Court grants bail to Mahal Baloch
The bail of Mahal Baloch, a Baloch woman who was forcibly disappeared from her home in Quetta on the night of February 17 and was later arrested by CDT, was approved by the court. On
Pakistan faces challenges securing IMF loan program and avoiding default
On Thursday, IMF officials stated at a press conference that Pakistan would need to secure additional external funds to complete the ninth review of its loan program. However, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar claims that
Federal Cabinet approved the deployment of army in Balochistan
According to the sources, the Balochistan government had recommended the deployment of the army, the approval to deploy the army in Balochistan has been given through the circulation summary. In view of the recent law
US Congress members write to Blinken about Pakistan’s crisis
The letter calls for pressure to ensure respect for democratic values and human rights in Pakistan. 60 members of the US Congress wrote a letter to the Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the dire
Hindu Girl Abducted at Gunpoint in Pithoro, Umarkot Sindh; Forced Marriage Feared
In a distressing incident, a Hindu girl named Hasena Oad has been abducted by Shokat Shar and four other individuals at gunpoint in Pithoro, Umarkot, Sindh. The girl’s father has filed a complaint at the
Baloch Students Council Condemns Attack on Baloch Students at Punjab University Lahore
The Baloch students council peshawar strongly condemns the brutal attack on Baloch students at Punjab University Lahore. Baloch students have been facing a critical situation for decades. Such violence against Baloch students is an old
Brave Baloch warrior, Shari Baloch is laid to rest
Mortal remains of Shari Baloch, who targeted Chinese teachers in an attack on the main gate of Karachi University on April 26 last year, were handed over to her family yesterday. Shari Baloch’s funeral prayer
Balochistan government advises against night travel on November 20 due to security concerns
The Government of Balochistan has issued a directive advising transporters to avoid traveling at night on Wednesday, November 20. This notice, released by the Provincial Transport Authority, applies to routes within Balochistan as well as
Family appeals for justice after disappearance of Babul Baloch
Naik Muhammad, a resident of Machh, has expressed grave concerns about the disappearance of his brother, Babul Baloch, who he claims was forcibly taken by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 28, 2024. Babul, who
Baloch Yakjehti Committee protests against enforced disappearances in Hub Chowki
A protest organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) took place in Hub Chowki on Monday, despite police efforts to restrict access to the Lasbela Press Club. The demonstration is part of the BYC’s ongoing
Another coal miner loses life in Harnai
A coal miner has tragically died in an accident in the Harnai district of Balochistan. Reports indicate that Manan, son of Haji Aql Khan from Afghanistan, was killed when a heavy stone fell on him
TIME Magazine recognizes Mahrang Baloch as one of the world’s top emerging leaders
Baloch rights activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch has been recognized in TIME Magazine’s 2024 list of the top 100 emerging leaders for her advocacy on behalf of the people of Balochistan. The TIME100 Next list, released
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
Balochistan witnessed multiple attacks during Pakistan’s National Day preparations
On Tuesday, multiple explosions rocked Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan, as Pakistan braced for its Independence Day celebrations. Reports indicate a blast occurred at a flag stall in Quetta, while a bomb explosion in
BYC Claims Families of Baloch National Gathering ‘Martyrs’ Face Harassment Over FIRs
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has released a statement denouncing what they term as the harassment of the families of individuals killed during the Baloch National Gathering (Baloch Raaji Muchi). They allege that Pakistani intelligence
Protests by family of Zaheer Ahmad met with violent suppression by forces
In Quetta’s Red Zone, a protest demanding the safe return of Zaheer Ahmad, a missing person, turned violent when security forces intervened with force, injuring several people and arresting many others. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee,
Families of missing persons protest for justice and the safe return of loved ones
The family of Zaheer Ahmed has been holding a sit-in protest on Sariab Road, Quetta, for seven days, demanding his safe return after he was allegedly abducted by Pakistani security forces on June 27. Despite
Two more dead bodies were found in Balochistan
The bodies of two men were discovered in the Chaghai and Kech districts of Balochistan, adding to the growing list of unidentified dead bodies found in the region. According to reports, Agha Wali Pirakzai, a
Sammi Deen Baloch Demands Justice for Her Father’s Enforced Disappearance
Sammi Deen Baloch, the daughter of Dr. Deen Muhammad Baloch, who went missing 15 years ago, held a press conference at the Karachi Press Club along with her sister Mehlab and human rights activists to
Ireland-Based Front Line Defenders Denounce Sedition Charges Against Baloch Activists
The Ireland-based human rights organization Front Line Defenders has strongly condemned the filing of sedition charges against Dr. Mahrang Baloch, a renowned Baloch woman human rights defender, by Pakistani authorities. The charges stem from a
Baloch Liberation Army Claims Responsibility for Grenade Attack on Pakistani Military in Quetta
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has claimed responsibility for a grenade attack on Pakistani military personnel in Quetta. The attack occurred on Wednesday night, targeting a military post on the Western Bypass, Brewery Road. According
Pakistani Security Forces Raid Gwadar, Breaching Privacy and Instilling Fear
Residents of Gwadar, Balochistan, are facing nightly raids by Pakistani security forces, sparking outrage and concerns over privacy and human rights. The raids, allegedly conducted without warrants, have left locals in constant fear of unexpected
Balochistan: Two Coal Miners Lose Their Lives in a Tragic Accident
Two workers tragically lost their lives in a coal mine accident in Balochistan’s Harnai district on Wednesday. Reports indicate that the miners succumbed to suffocation due to gas accumulation in the Shahrag area mine. This
Balochistan witnesses protests and rallies on Eid al-Fitr
On the first day of Eid al-Fitr, as people across the Muslim world celebrated, Balochistan witnessed a different scene: protests and rallies against forced disappearances and state oppression erupted. Organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee
Sindhi Activists Detained in Larkana in a Crackdown on Protest Over Hidayat Lohar’s Murder
A peaceful protest organized by the family of murdered Sindhi activist Hidayat Lohar in Larkana was met with a crackdown by Pakistani law enforcement on Sunday. The demonstration, aimed at seeking justice for Lohar’s killing,
Baloch Students in Sargodha Protest Against Khuda Dad Siraj’s Enforced Disappearance
Students belonging to the Baloch Students Council in Sargodha staged a demonstration within the university premises, denouncing the enforced disappearance of Khuda Dad Siraj, a student at Sargodha Medical College, who was allegedly taken away
Prominent Pakistani Journalist, Asad Ali Toor Arrested
Asad Ali Toor, a Pakistani journalist, was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Islamabad shortly after his appearance before the FIA on Monday. Despite a prior order from the Islamabad High Court instructing
