Balochistan
BLA reveals identities of nine fighters killed during July engagements
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has disclosed the names and details of nine fighters it claims were killed in separate clashes with Pakistani forces across Balochistan in July. According to a statement issued by its
UN Human Rights experts call on Iran to end repression of Baloch and Kurdish minorities
Independent United Nations human rights experts have called on Iranian authorities to halt the increasing targeting of ethnic minorities, especially the Baloch and Kurdish communities. They highlighted reports of widespread arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, torture,
Family claims Abdul Qudoos Zarakzai and 17-year-old daughter forcefully disappeared in Khuzdar
Abdul Qudoos Zarakzai and his 17-year-old daughter Aqsa were reportedly detained from their residence in Khuzdar’s Civil Colony and taken to an undisclosed location. Family sources indicated that the incident occurred in the evening, raising
Rights organization reveals three of the five victims in Panjgur operation had been enforced disappearances
A rights organization has raised concerns over the recent military operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, revealing that three of the five men reported killed were previously subjected to enforced disappearances. The organization highlighted the ongoing
Surab protests after Pakistani airstrike causing civilian casualties; BYC declares Balochistan-wide strike
Protests erupted in Surab on Tuesday following reports of a Pakistani military airstrike in the Gidar Goandhan area, which allegedly resulted in the deaths of more than 20 people and injuries to at least 16
Surab protesters denounce military reports as civilian casualties, sparking global condemnation
Protests erupted in Surab as residents rejected Pakistan’s official account of the deadly explosions, asserting that civilian homes were targeted in an overnight aerial attack that resulted in numerous casualties. Baloch political and rights groups
Turbat Police forcefully break shop locks amid protest against Surab airstrikes
Police in Turbat forcibly broke the locks of several shops and tried to open them on Thursday amid widespread protests. The businesses had remained closed as part of the demonstration against the recent Pakistani military
Gwadar: One man allegedly disappeared; another recovered after three months
A man has reportedly been forcibly disappeared after being detained by Pakistani forces in Gwadar. The incident has raised concerns about enforced disappearances and human rights abuses in the region. According to sources, Naseeb Baloch,
Ex-Afghan commander shot and killed in Quetta
Haji Woror Achakzai, a former police commander of Kandahar’s Second City, was shot and killed in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, on Sunday. Reports indicate that armed men opened fire on Achakzai while he was
Four family members reported to be forcibly disappeared in Quetta
Two women and two young children from the same family went missing after being detained during a raid in Quetta, according to family sources. The incident occurred early on August 19, around 4 a.m., when
Baloch who have lived in Karachi for generations are increasingly harassed, raided, and targeted. Dr Sabia Baloch
𝗗𝗥. 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗛𝗔, 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗬𝗖, 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜 In the name of security, the Baloch identity has been turned into a mark of suspicion across
Mastung: Four orchard laborers killed, three injured in alleged drone attack
Four orchard workers were killed and three others injured in what local and rescue sources described as a drone strike in the Khadkucha area of Mastung district on Friday. The incident took place in the
BLA claims 13 Pakistani soldiers killed in Mastung convoy ambush
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) announced on Sunday that 13 Pakistani military personnel were killed and over 10 others injured in an IED attack and subsequent ambush on a convoy in Balochistan’s Mastung district. The
𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡. Baloch Voice For Justice
Khad Kocha (Mastung) and Nushki Civilian Communities Under Threat Reports that civilian populations in Khad Kocha #Mastung and #Nushki are being forced from their homes are deeply alarming. If these reports are true, they represent
Chagai: Rest house torched and armed attack reported at gas plant
Armed individuals reportedly carried out two separate attacks in Chagai district, according to local authorities and sources. The first incident occurred late on Tuesday night in Chahter Bazaar, which is situated approximately 51 kilometres east
𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗜 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗
Sammi Deen Baloch, The Central Member of BYC, has appealed to families of victims of enforced disappearances to raise their voices on 30 August, the International Day of the Disappeared. Highlighting the case of
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗬𝗖 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗕𝗬𝗖 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗺.
𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙝 𝙔𝙖𝙠𝙟𝙚𝙝𝙩𝙞 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚 Several cases pertaining to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) are currently pending before the Balochistan High Court and are facing persistent and unexplained delays in their adjudication. On several occasions, when these
𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗻𝗶
Sardil Sherkhan, a resident of Shadi-Kaur in Pasni, was forcibly disappeared on 22 November 2025, by Pakistan’s military intelligence (MI). He remained missing for approximately six months, during which his family had no information about
Paank expresses grave concern over the enforced disappearance of three young Baloch students in Karachi, Sindh
According to information received by Paank, the three students were taken from different locations in Karachi on 23 August 2026. Their whereabouts remain unknown. Paank calls on the Pakistani authorities, including the Sindh Rangers, to
Threats to Burn Local People’s Orchards in Mastung: International Human Rights Bodies Must Take Immediate Notice. BVJ
In a statement issued by the Media Wing of Baloch Voice for Justice, it is stated that the threats allegedly made by puppet Chief Minister of Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti to burn and demolish local people’s
Pakistan’s Colonization efforts in Balochistan threaten to alter demography. Dr Naseem
Pakistan’s Colonization efforts in Balochistan threaten to alter demography. Dr Naseem Despite it these oppressive measures, the Baloch nation remains resolute in its political journey. London: According to Dr Naseem Baloch, Pakistan is striving to
BLA claims responsibility for attacks in Quetta ahead of Pakistan’s Independence Day
A series of armed assaults occurred in major cities of Balochistan just prior to Pakistan’s “Independence” Day, with a Baloch armed group claiming responsibility for the incidents. Reports indicate that unidentified individuals targeted a stall
Barrick Gold to Enable Saudi Acquisition of Stake in Reko Diq Mine
Barrick Gold, a prominent Canadian mining company, has expressed its willingness to allow the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) to acquire a 25% stake in the Reko Diq mine situated in Balochistan. In a recent
Rights Groups Join Hands To Demand Release Of All Missing Persons
Rights Groups Join Hands To Demand Release Of All Missing Persons Several human rights organisations have come together for a social media campaign demanding the safe release of all missing persons in Pakistan and an
July Report: Human Rights Group Released Alarming Report On Human Rights Situation In Balochistan
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, has unveiled its report for July 2023, shedding light on an alarming surge in human rights abuses within Balochistan. According to the report, 57
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
