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Man reportedly taken by Pakistani forces in Panjgur
Pakistani security forces have reportedly detained a man named Fareed from the Panjgur district in Balochistan, taking him to an undisclosed location. He was allegedly apprehended during a raid at his home in the Khudabadan
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
Intense military operation in Noshki enters third day
A military operation in Balochistan’s Noshki district entered its third day on Thursday. Reports suggest that homes have been set on fire, and mortar shells have been fired in several areas. The operation is reportedly
BLA claims responsibility for attacks on Pakistani military
Pakistani military personnel conducting operations in Balochistan’s Noshki district were targeted by armed individuals on Thursday night, with additional attacks reported in Quetta and Turbat. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a pro-independence Baloch armed group,
Dr. Mahrang Baloch criticises Punjab’s support for military operations in Balochistan.
Dr. Mahrang Baloch, the organizer of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has voiced strong criticism against intellectuals, journalists and political figures in Punjab for their support of military operations in Balochistan. During her visit to
Pakistani forces conduct major operations in Balochistan’s Kech District amid widespread concerns
Pakistani forces have initiated a significant military operation in the mountainous region between Buleda and Zamuran in Balochistan’s Kech district, marked by a substantial troop deployment. Local sources indicate that a large contingent of military
Students in Quetta protest the reopening of Bolan Medical College and hostels
Students in Quetta have set up a protest camp outside Bolan Medical College (BMC), demanding the reopening of the college and its hostels, which they allege have been “occupied” by police. The protest is a
Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for attack on telecom infrastructure in Turbat
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the destruction of a mobile tower and exchange facility in the Buleda Menaz area of Turbat, asserting that the infrastructure was being employed for espionage by
Tragic discoveries highlight ongoing human rights crisis in Balochistan
The bodies of four Baloch individuals, previously abducted by Pakistani state authorities, were found across different regions of Balochistan within a 24 hour. On December 1, the bullet-riddled bodies of two men, Faqeer Jan and
Baloch and Kurdish activists recognised by BBC as influential women
Two remarkable women activists from Balochistan and Kurdistan, Mahrang Baloch and Zhina Modares Gorji, have been named among the BBC’s 100 most influential women, highlighting their relentless fight for justice, human rights, and women’s empowerment
Increasingly enforced disappearances in Balochistan spark community outcry
The troubling pattern of enforced disappearances continues in Balochistan, with several new abductions reported from different regions. Over the past few days, Pakistani forces have forcibly arrested and disappeared multiple individuals. On December 6, four
Baloch activist demands immediate release of forcibly disappeared students
A prominent Baloch activist has issued a stark warning of impending protests if five individuals including four students who were reportedly forcibly disappeared in Karachi are not released within two days. At a press conference
BYC hosted a seminar on Human Rights Day amid state repression in Quetta
On International Human Rights Day, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) hosted a seminar in Quetta titled “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” at the Press Club. This event brought together a diverse group of intellectuals,
Quetta: University of Balochistan to seal student hostels, sparking anxiety and concerns
The administration of the University of Balochistan has announced plans to seal all student hostels on December 14, leaving students anxious and uncertain about their future. According to the university’s notice, all residents must vacate
Prolonged sit-in protest at BMC against militarisation and closures
The sit-in protest against the militarisation and illegal closure of educational institutions in Balochistan has entered its 20th day at Bolan Medical College (BMC). On Sunday, Dr. Mahrang Baloch, the leader of the Baloch Yakjehti
BNM letter to Dutch government urges principled stand against Pakistan’s atrocities in Balochistan
As part of the Baloch National Movement’s (BNM) week-long campaign addressing the human rights situation in Balochistan in connection with Human Rights Day, BNM activists in the Netherlands engaged the international community through various programs
We claims responsibility for destroying Jazz tower of communications company in Noshki. BNA
We claims responsibility for destroying Jazz tower of communications company in Noshki. BNA Last night at 10 o’clock our fighters set fire to the machinery of communication company Jazz tower and destroyed it in Tariq
BMC students enter the 26th day of sit-in protest amid educational crisis
Students at Bolan Medical College (BMC) marked the 26th day of their sit-in protest on Sunday, fighting against the closure of their institution, the alleged occupation of hostels by security forces, and reported violence against
BNA accepts the responsibility of attack on occupying Pakistani army’s check post in Mastung
BNA accepts the responsibility of attack on occupying Pakistani army’s check post in Mastung In a statement the BNA Spoke person Beebarg Baloch states “We accept the responsibility of attack on occupying Pakistani army’s check
BYC raises alarm over drug trafficking in Balochistan
The Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) held a press conference in Mastung on Wednesday, highlighting their serious concerns regarding the escalating drug problem in Balochistan. Committee representatives accused state authorities of facilitating drug trafficking, noting that
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
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
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
Baloch People’s Congress welcomes joining of new members and opening of seven new chapters in Europe and South Korea
During a recent Baloch Connectivity Campaign of Europe, the Chairperson Rajbanuk Prof. Naela Quadri Baloch, Secretary General Waja Sidik Azad Baloch, President of Baloch Voice Association Waja Munir Mengal Baloch, along with a group of
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
Infighting within ISI on corruption money- Major Retird Adeel Raja
Infighting within ISI on corruption money- Major Retird Adeel Raja In a social media statement, Adeel Raja A former Military officer stated according to his Sources within ISI claims that Brigadier Aijaz Ahmed Abbasi, ISI
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
Pakistani forces On Move, Fresh Military Operation Strated In Balochistan
Pakistani Forces On Move, Fresh Military Operation Strated In Balochistan. Balochistan: Pakistani forces have started a large-scale military operation in Zarghun, Hanna urak & its surrounding areas. Combat helicopters & Drones continue to fly
MNA Ali Wazir has been arrested again from North Waziristan
Ali Wazir, a Member of the National Assembly from NA-50, was arrested in North Waziristan on Monday under charges of hate speech and incitement, just two months after his release from imprisonment in February. The
Conference: Abuse of Rights in Pakistan
Press Release Baloch People’s Congress, Baloch Voice Association, and Voice for Baloch Missing Persons Joint Conferences in Bonn, Frankfurt, Geneva and Amsterdam to raise voices on ongoing atrocity crimes against Baloch people. Enforced disappearances, torture,
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
National Democratic Party Ready To Pay Homage To Nazeer Marri.
National Democratic Party Ready To Pay Homage To Nazeer Marri. In a statement on social media, NDP states that A Memorial Reference will be held to tribute to Baloch teacher “Shaheed Nazeer Marri” who was
Alleged Forced Disappearances of Minors by Pakistani Forces in Balochistan
It has been reported that four individuals have allegedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in the Kech district of Balochistan. The missing persons include Abdullah, Shay Mureed, and Fatah, who were detained from the
Counter-Terrorism Department Claims Killing of Four Individuals in Chaman Operation
In a recent operation carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Chaman district, four individuals were reportedly killed, as per the department’s statement. The CTD, acting on intelligence information, conducted the operation in Chaman.
Explosions in Balochistan’s Barkhan and Buleda Areas Result in Severe Fatalities
In two separate explosions, two people were reportedly killed and two other injured in the Barkhan and Buleda areas of Balochistan on Tuesday. According to sources, two people lost their lives in an explosion near
Outrage and Demands for Release Intensify as Woman Kidnapped in Khuzdar
On Thursday, a woman was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen belonging to a tribal chief in Khuzdar city, Balochistan. In response to the incident, the victim’s family and local residents staged a protest by blocking the
