Balochistan
Ongoing curfew and home demolitions by Pakistani forces in Nushki have sparked widespread public concern and outrage
In the city of Nushki, Balochistan, a curfew has been imposed for several days as Pakistani forces continue to carry out heavy operations in the area. All shops have been ordered to remain closed, and
BYC reports discovery of three missing students dead in Panjgur and Kech, raising concerns over extrajudicial killings
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported the discovery of the bodies of three Baloch youths, including students, who were previously detained or reported missing. These deaths occurred in separate incidents across different districts of
Security forces conduct search operation in Noshki during curfew
Pakistani security forces have initiated a large-scale search operation in Noshki, involving house-to-house searches and increased movement restrictions throughout the city, according to local sources. The operation has seen a significant deployment of security personnel
Paank’s January 2026 Report: 12 Extrajudicial Killings, 82 Enforced Disappearances, 44 Released After Torture
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has released its January 2026 report, stating that the new year began with continued grave human rights violations in Balochistan. According to the report,
BLA releases video of captured Pakistani soldiers urging authorities ahead of deadline
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a new video displaying Pakistani Army personnel it claims are in its custody. The footage has been shared on the group’s official channel, Hakkal, and shows the detained
Widespread house demolitions and confiscation of valuables during military raids in Balochistan
Reports from multiple districts in Balochistan indicate that Pakistani military forces have carried out demolitions of several houses, which they claim are linked to Baloch separatist fighters. Residents in these areas have also reported that
Regarding the legal actions taken against Hadi Ali Chattha and Imaan Mazari, UN special rapporteurs express concern
Five United Nations special rapporteurs have raised serious concerns about the ongoing criminal proceedings against two prominent human rights lawyers, Iman Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, in Pakistan. They warned that the charges filed
BYC highlights concerns over judicial independence amidst year-long detention of leaders
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) expressed concerns on Thursday regarding the continued imprisonment of several of its senior leaders. The group highlighted that these leaders have been in custody for nearly a year, raising alarms
BLF announces assault and brief takeover of Karkh in Khuzdar
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for an armed operation in the Karkh area of Khuzdar district. The group asserted that its fighters temporarily took control of the town and targeted several government
BYC claims ‘organised repression’ in Balochistan has escalated following a year of leadership detention
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Sunday expressed concerns over what it described as intensified “institutional repression” in Balochistan over the past year. The group highlighted that several of its central leaders have completed twelve
BNM launches a month-long global campaign to address collective punishment and illegal detentions in Balochistan
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has launched an extensive international campaign scheduled to last for a month. The campaign aims to shed light on critical issues faced by the Baloch people, including the struggle for
13-year-old son of disappeared Inayatullah Bangulzai abducted
A 13-year-old boy named Amanullah, son of the disappeared Inayatullah Bangulzai, has reportedly been subjected to enforced disappearance in Quetta. This information was relayed to the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) through a complaint.
Baloch rights activist says Baloch youth turn against state due to repression, not poetry
A Baloch rights activist has responded to remarks made by the chief minister of Balochistan, who claimed that poetry was being used to radicalize young people in the region. The activist argued that instead of
BLA releases footage of attack on coast guard post in Jiwani
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a video showcasing their recent attack on a Pakistan Coast Guards post in Jiwani, a coastal town in Balochistan. The footage indicates that this assault was part of
Quetta: Disappeared woman alleged as suspected bomber sparks conflicting claims
Authorities in Quetta held a press conference on Tuesday, during which they presented a woman, previously reported missing from Khuzdar, as a suspected suicide bomber. The presentation of Farzana Baloch, also known as Farzana Zehri,
Panjgur: Young man allegedly abducted by pro-govt armed group
A young man has reportedly been abducted in the Panjgur district of Balochistan, according to local sources. The incident has heightened concerns about the activities of alleged pro-government armed groups operating in the region. The
Human Rights Activist Fateh Baloch Addresses Concerns Over Balochistan at UN Human Rights Council
Fateh Baloch, a prominent human rights activist, recently addressed a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to raise serious concerns about the human rights situation in Balochistan. During his speech, he highlighted the
Barrick further delays Reko Diq project in Balochistan due to security issues
Barrick Mining has announced a slowdown in development activities at its Reko Diq copper-gold project in Balochistan. The company cited increasing security concerns within Pakistan and the broader Middle East as primary reasons for the
Family confirms passing of Jameel Akbar Bugti
Nawabzada Jameel Akbar Bugti, son of the late Balochistan political leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, has passed away in Karachi after a period of illness, according to family sources. The family announced that he had been
Baloch Women Forum demands justice for Awaran incident and emphasises human rights safeguards
The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has strongly condemned the recent targeting of a family in the Malaar area of Awaran by security forces, describing the incident as “heartbreaking” and calling for strict accountability for those
Kech: Tragic Roadside Explosion Claims Seven Lives, Including UC Chairman
A tragic incident occurred on Monday in the Balagatar area of Balochistan’s district Kech, resulting in the loss of seven lives, including the Chairman of Balgatar’s Union Council (UC). According to law enforcement officials, a
The establishment of Pak-China University in Gwadar is the right of the Baloch children- Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch
Former Chief Minister of Balochistan and Central President of National Party Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch has said that the resolution passed in the National Assembly to build Pak China Gwadar University in Lahore is unacceptable
Concerns over involvement of Pakistani secret services’ grew as youth disappeared in Balochistan
On Tuesday, a youth was forcefully taken away from the Kharan district of Balochistan, sparking concern over his well-being and whereabouts. According to reports, the Pakistani secret services are allegedly responsible for the detention of
CPEC: The Corridor to Balochistan Genocide
Balochistan is rich not only in oil and gas reserves, but also the region boasts gold, coal, copper, iron ore, titanium and uranium deposits. Pakistan cannot afford to lose Balochistan which may hurt its national
BNC extends full support to PM of Exile Government of Balochistan.
PRESS RELEASE* BNC extends full support to PM of Exile Government of Balochistan. *Washington DC:* The Balochistan National Council (BNC), a US based Baloch body for freedom and justice for Baloch people, extends full support
Suicide: An exacerbating conundrum In Balochistan
Self-destruction is not a distinctive or an inconsequential conundrum rather is one of the leading causes of death worldwide among people aged 15 to 44, but heretofore world seems to fall flat to track down
Demonstration at Quetta Press Club by VBMP
Nasrullah Baloch, chairman of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons, said in a statement that a demonstration will be held in front of the Quetta Press Club today on July 25 at 3 o’clock under the
Reko Diq, The Valley of Minerals and Marginalized Balochistan
Balochistan is endowed with natural resources and covers a large part of the territory about 45% of Pakistan with an estimated population of 19,255,648 as mentioned in the 2023 consensus is heretofore the least developed
Operation continues in Dera Bugti, three missing persons have been identified
The military operation has been going on for the past several days in Dera Bugti district of Balochistan, during the operation so far, the security forces have targeted innocent Baloch and made them the victim
Students of BUETK extend protest into a symbolic hunger strike camp, demanding the fulfillment of educational rights
During a press conference, the leaders of the Grand Students Alliance addressed the ongoing protests at Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Khuzdar. They stated that for the past two months, students have been advocating
Four more are victims of enforced disappearance in Awaran and Quetta. Military operation continues in Awaran
A military operation is underway in Awaran district of Balochistan, while there are reports from Awaran and Quetta that four people have been forcibly disappeared by Pakistan forces. According to the details, Pakistani forces have
Successful Halt of Deportation and Protection of Baloch Political Activist’s Life
Baloch People’s Congress and Baloch Voice Association in a press release extend their heartfelt gratitude to the German authorities for their decisive action in halting the deportation of Baloch political activist Abdul Hameed Baloch and
BSO Azad expressed concern over increasing forced disappearances in Balochistan
The central spokesperson of Baloch Students Organization Azad expressed serious concern over the increase in cases of forced disappearances of Baloch students from Kech, Karachi, Gwadar and different areas of Balochistan in recent days and
Baloch demands UN Special Rapporteur, fact finding and monitoring missions for Balochistan
Prof. Naela Quadri Baloch demands UN Special Rapporteur, fact finding and monitoring missions for Balochistan to halt the ongoing genocide of Baloch people. While speaking in the 53rd regular session of the United Nations Human
Three Young Baloch forcibly disappeared
Three Young Baloch forcibly disappeared Karachi: Pakistani forces have forcibly disappeared two cousins among three young men from Karachi. The victims have been identified as Mohammad s/o Mehmood, resident of Jafarabad Khuzdar, Asim s/o Muhammad
Paank Calls for Urgent Action: End Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan and Uphold Human Rights
Paank Calls for Urgent Action: End Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan and Uphold Human Rights The ongoing and intensified practice of enforced disappearances in Balochistan is deeply concerning, where the days of happiness and celebration are
Readers Club expands its reach to other towns in Balochistan
Readers Club expands its reach to other towns in Balochistan. In a tweet on social media, the readers club has just announced Exciting news! The RC is expanding its reach to Wadh, just in time
The sorry state of coal mines in Balochistan
While the Pakistani state is in their deep slumber, poor Baloch workers are losing their lives with no means of adequate amenities Does the life of a laborer have no importance? His whole family is
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
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
