Balochistan
BNM claims Pakistani authorities Seek to displace the local population in Jiwani due to its strategic significance
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has raised serious concerns about the ongoing situation in the Jiwani area of Gwadar district. The party alleges that the region has been subjected to extensive military restrictions over the
China alerts possible suspension of Saindak project due to worsening security conditions in Balochistan
The security situation in Balochistan has become a major obstacle for Chinese investment projects in the region. In June 2026, Saindak Metals Limited issued a warning to Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy, highlighting that worsening conditions
EU lawmakers express worry over BYC leaders’ arrests and demand explanation from Pakistan
The European Parliament has recently voiced its concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan. This concern encompasses a range of issues, including the arrest of leaders from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), enforced
Khuzdar family of missing person warns of highway protest
The family of Asif Baloch, a young man from Khuzdar district in Balochistan, has issued a stark warning, threatening to block the national highway if their son is not recovered or produced before a court
Protest held in Khuzdar by family of missing student Asif Baloch
A protest rally was held in Khuzdar district of Balochistan on Saturday to demand justice for student Asif Baloch, who has been allegedly disappeared by Pakistani forces. The rally saw participation from family members and
Balochistan: Five new enforced disappearance cases, including a girl and an 11-year-old boy
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported five new cases of alleged enforced disappearances in Balochistan, involving individuals from various backgrounds, including a young girl, a boy, a healthcare worker, a teacher, and a tailor.
Baloch armed groups assert responsibility for multiple attacks across Balochistan and Sindh
Three armed groups from Balochistan claimed responsibility for separate attacks in the region and neighboring Sindh, resulting in the deaths of six people, the detention of two others, and damage to critical infrastructure. These incidents
Aslam Raisani states Balochistan crisis is political and cannot be resolved by bombing mosques
Former Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Khan Raisani has emphasized that the root issue in Balochistan is political and cannot be resolved through military means. He specifically rejected the use of force, including attacks on
Gwadar fishermen demonstrate against restrictions on coastal access
Fishermen in Gwadar have organized a protest in response to new restrictions imposed by the Fisheries Department. These rules require fishermen to obtain prior approval from Pakistani security forces and relevant authorities before entering coastal
Gwadar: 84-year-old farmer allegedly subjected to enforced disappearance
An 84-year-old man has reportedly been subjected to enforced disappearance in the Panwan area of Jiwani, Gwadar district. The incident has raised serious concerns among local residents and human rights organizations, highlighting the ongoing issues
Four young men allegedly enforced disappearance in Jiwani, movement restrictions continue
Four young Baloch men have reportedly been subjected to enforced disappearance following a raid by Pakistani forces in Jiwani, a tehsil of Gwadar district. The incident has raised serious concerns among the residents and human
Khadkocha in Mastung under curfew as movement restrictions extend throughout Balochistan
Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in Khadkocha, a sub-tehsil of Mastung district, further intensifying movement restrictions already in place in various parts of Balochistan. The curfew was enforced at 8:00 pm on Wednesday and
Seyad Bibi Rejects State Injustice and Begins Hunger Strike in Protest of Her Detention
Today, Seyad Bibi, a prominent human rights activist and member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), began a hunger strike inside Turbat Central Jail in protest against her unlawful detention. She has repeatedly faced harassment,
Khuzdar: Ongoing military operations and casualties in Wadh shelling
Pakistani forces have continued their ground and aerial operations across several areas in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district. These military activities have led to casualties and damage in the region, according to local sources. The ongoing operations
Khuzdar students stage protest against digital library closure
Students in Khuzdar organized a peaceful march to protest the closure of the Digital Library, which they said has severely impacted their ability to study and access educational resources. The march saw the participation of
Six abducted men found killed in Kech, Balochistan
Six of the seven men abducted earlier this week in Balochistan’s Kech district were found dead on Thursday, each bearing gunshot wounds, according to police reports. The bodies were recovered from the Nasirabad area, raising
Kharan: Two attacks on Pakistani forces and trucks burnt in Balochistan
Pakistani forces came under attack in Balochistan’s Kharan district on Thursday, when an armed assault and an explosion targeted their convoy. The attack occurred near Killi Karim Bakhsh on the Quetta-Kharan main highway as the
Quetta: Armed attack overpowers two FC posts, 13 soldiers killed
Armed fighters launched a coordinated assault on two Frontier Corps (FC) posts near Quetta on Thursday evening. The attackers managed to overrun the military installations, seizing weapons and ammunition, and subsequently set the posts on
School principal and young man forcibly disappeared
A schoolteacher with disabilities in Karachi and a young man in Balochistan’s Panjgur district have reportedly been forcibly disappeared. Additionally, the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has demanded the immediate recovery of three women
NUST Quetta students allegedly expelled for refusing to stand during the Pakistani national anthem
More than 35 students at the Quetta campus of the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) have reportedly been expelled for refusing to stand or sing the national anthem of Pakistan, according to a
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
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
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
