Balochistan
BYC leaders and lawyers demand fair court proceedings
The sister and legal team of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr. Mahrang Baloch, along with the organization itself, have voiced serious concerns about the ongoing judicial proceedings against BYC leaders. They described the
BLA discloses information on four fighters killed in clashes across Mastung, Kalat, and Panjgur
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), through its media wing Hakkal, has recently disclosed details about four fighters it claims were killed in separate clashes with Pakistani forces across Balochistan’s districts of Mastung, Kalat, and Panjgur.
Families of detained BYC leaders protest outside Hudda Jail against ‘faceless trials’
Family members of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) staged a sit-in outside Hudda Jail in Quetta on Saturday, demanding meetings with their relatives and calling for an end to what they described
Pakistan’s Persecution of Baloch Women: Beyond Rhetoric – Ambreen Baloch
Writer: Ambreen Baloch Pakistan frequently touts its commitment to women’s empowerment at the UN, yet it ranks dead last (148/148) in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Index. In Balochistan, gender inequality escalates
BYC announces Balochistan-wide strike in response to leaders’ sentences; PTM supports protest
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has announced a complete strike across Balochistan on Wednesday, June 24. This strike, a form of protest, aims to oppose the life sentences recently handed down to two prominent leaders
JEAY SINDH FREEDOM MOVEMENT (JSFM) CONDEMNS THE LIFE IMPRISONMENT OF DR. MAHRANG BALOCH AND SAGBATULLAH BALOCH
JEAY SINDH FREEDOM MOVEMENT (JSFM) CONDEMNS THE LIFE IMPRISONMENT OF DR. MAHRANG BALOCH AND SAGBATULLAH BALOCH 22 June 2026 The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) expresses its strongest condemnation of the life imprisonment sentence reportedly
Greta Thunberg and Narges Mohammadi Foundation Condemn Life Sentence for Mahrang Baloch
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, alongside the Narges Mohammadi Foundation from Iran and PEN Norway, has strongly condemned the recent life sentences handed down to prominent Baloch rights activists Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shahji.
Amnesty International, Front Line Defenders, and HRCP condemn life imprisonment sentences for BYC leaders
Amnesty International, Front Line Defenders (FLD), and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) have issued strong condemnations following the life sentences handed down to Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah
Three men allegedly vanish in enforced disappearances in Mastung and Panjgur
Three men from Mastung and Panjgur have reportedly gone missing following alleged enforced disappearances at the hands of Pakistani security forces, according to local sources and family members. The individuals are identified as Zakria, son
French Newspaper Reports Dr. Mahrang Baloch’s Second Nobel Nomination
French newspaper Le Monde has reported that Baloch human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second consecutive year. The report highlights her ongoing efforts to advocate for
Dr Mahrang Baloch exposed 5 Things About Pakistan. Reality behind life sentence – Nadir Baloch
Written By Nadir Baloch On June 22, 2026, an Anti-Terrorism Court in Quetta, Pakistan Occupied Balochistan, sentenced prominent human rights activist Dr Mahrang Baloch and fellow activist Sibghatullah Shahji to life imprisonment۔ The conviction has
BLA Attacks 23 Targets in Balochistan Over Ten Days, Killing 16 Pakistani Forces and Losing 4 Fighters
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), an armed pro-independence group, has claimed responsibility for conducting 23 operations across various areas of Balochistan over a ten-day period. The group reported that during these clashes, 16 members of
Government Lawyer in Mahrang Baloch Case Named Additional Advocate General in Khuzdar; BYC Raises Concerns
Advocate Syed Iqbal Shah, who previously appeared as a state-appointed defence counsel in the case involving Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah Jee, has been appointed as Additional Advocate General for Khuzdar. An official notification
BLA Reveals Sixth Phase of ‘Operation Zirpahazag’ in Jiwani, Names Majeed Brigade Fighter
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) issued a comprehensive statement on Saturday, detailing the events of Friday’s attack on a joint military camp near Jiwani in Gwadar district. The assault targeted a facility housing personnel from
Four Men, Including School Principal, Discovered Dead After Jiwani Military Operation
The bodies of five Baloch men showing signs of torture were recovered from Panwan and nearby Ganz in Jiwani on Saturday. Families and rights groups reported that at least four of these men had been
BLA Reports 369 Attacks and Claims 884 Killings in Six-Month Operational Summary
Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a pro-independence armed group, has released a comprehensive report through its media channel Hakkal, detailing its military activities over the past six months. The report includes an infographic and a detailed
Enforced Disappearance Ends in Extrajudicial Killing: Ali Niyaz Ahmed Found Dead After 7 Days of Enforced Disappearance
Ali, son of Niyaz Ahmed, was a 24-year-old petrol pump owner from Jusak, Turbat. On 30 June 2026, at around 6:00 PM, Ali was forcibly disappeared from his own petrol pump in Jusak by MI
UN Experts Condemn Mahrang Baloch’s Sentencing; Baloch National Movement Appreciates UN Statement
Human rights experts affiliated with the United Nations Human Rights Council have voiced their concerns over the life sentences imposed on Baloch rights activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch. They emphasized that laws related to counter-terrorism and
BLA Publishes Video Footage of Assault on Pakistani Military Base
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a video purportedly showing its attack on a Pakistani military camp in Jiwani, Gwadar district, carried out on 3 July. The nine-minute video depicts the planning and execution
Punjab Transporters Caution About Financial Losses Due to Attacks on Resource Vehicles in Balochistan
Transporters originating from Punjab have issued a stern warning regarding the increasing threats to their vehicles transporting essential resources from Balochistan. They highlighted that repeated attacks on trucks carrying LPG, coal, fuel, and other vital
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
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
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
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
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
