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Eight individuals reported missing in Balochistan
A disturbing trend of enforced disappearances has emerged in Balochistan, with eight individuals from various districts reported missing. The victims, including shepherds, residents, and a young man, were allegedly taken into custody by Pakistani forces
Syrian Kurds agree to send joint delegation to Damascus
Syrian Kurds agree to send joint delegation to Damascus ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Mazloum Abdi, chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), on Tuesday met with the Kurdish National Council (ENKS/KNC) for the second time
US suspends aid to Pakistan, halting major projects across key sectors
US suspends aid to Pakistan, halting major projects across key sectors. Governance, energy, and health initiatives among sectors affected By Monitoring Desk The United States has suspended aid to Pakistan, resulting in the temporary halt
Punjab Police raids Baloch Students’ Book Stall, arrests members of BSAC in suppression of educational initiatives
On Wednesday, Punjab police conducted a raid on a book stall in Dajal, Rajanpur, associated with the Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) as part of the “Balochistan Kitaab Karwaan” (Book Caravan) initiative, which seeks to
Salwan Momika, Iraqi Refugee Who Burnt Quran Several Times, Shot Dead During ‘Live Stream’ In Sweden
Salwan Momika, Iraqi Refugee Who Burnt Quran Several Times, Shot Dead During ‘Live Stream’ In Sweden Salwan Momika, Iraqi Refugee Who Burnt Quran Several Times, Shot Dead During ‘Live Stream’ In Sweden; Visuals Surface Salwan
Ex-US Senator Bob Menendez jailed for 11 years for bribery
Ex-US Senator Bob Menendez jailed for 11 years for bribery Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, following his conviction on bribery and corruption charges. Last July, a
One miner dead, two injured in Harnai coal mine landslide
A landslide at a coal mine in the Harnai district of Balochistan resulted in the death of one miner and injuries to two others on Thursday. Levies officials have identified the deceased miner as Mohammad
Attack on school principal’s residence in Turbat
On the night of January 31, 2025, a violent attack occurred at the residence of Sharif Zakir, the principal of Saachan Grammar School, located in the Sangani Sar area of Turbat, Balochistan. Unidentified assailants targeted
Imran Khan’s letter to COAS Munir aims to create a rift between the army, and the public: Rana Sana Ullah
Imran Khan’s letter to COAS Munir aims to create a rift between the army, and the public: Rana Sana Ullah “If he wants to engage in political struggle, he should do so in parliament,” says
Shutdown strikes and sit-ins persist in Zehri, Khuzdar, and Hub Chowki after woman’s abduction
On Friday, Zehri Bazaar saw a complete shutter-down strike in response to a violent incident in Khuzdar, where armed members of a so-called ‘death squad’ reportedly raided a home, assaulted its residents, and abducted a
BLA claims responsibility for deadly attacks on Pakistani military forces
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has taken responsibility for several attacks aimed at Pakistani military forces in Kharan and Nushki, claiming a toll of 15 soldiers killed and several injured. In a recent statement, BLA
Students demand justice and safe return of missing university fellows
On Tuesday, students from Turbat University organized a protest rally demanding the safe recovery of two missing students, Ihsan Sarwar and Kamal Sharif. The rally began from the university’s Chemistry Department, passed through the English
Military operation in Tump, four individuals missing
Pakistan Army helicopters have been reportedly circling the skies over the Tump area of Balochistan’s Kech district since last night, amid reports of four individuals being forcibly disappeared. Sources from the area claim that Pakistani
Two men ‘forcibly disappeared’ in Panjgur, family threatens protest
Two men were reportedly forcibly disappeared in the Panjgur district of Balochistan following a raid by Pakistani security forces on Friday evening, according to local sources. The sources claim that Pakistani forces raided a house
Barkhan: Seven Punjabis dead after bus attack
On Tuesday night, unidentified gunmen attacked a passenger bus on National Highway (NA-70) in the Radkan area of Barkhan district, Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people. According to Deputy Commissioner Barkhan,
Baloch Activist Aomar Karim Condemns Pakistan’s Efforts to Isolate Balochistan Amid Ongoing Human Rights Violations
Baloch Activist Aomar Karim Condemns Pakistan’s Efforts to Isolate Balochistan Amid Ongoing Human Rights Violations Baloch human rights and political activist Aomar Karim has issued a statement condemning Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to restrict international access to Balochistan, citing the region’s
Family protests with body of youth supposedly killed by government-backed group
The family of Karim Baloch, who was allegedly killed by members of a government-backed “Death Squad,” has organized a sit-in protest in Turbat city, located in Balochistan’s Kech district, bringing his body with them. Reports
Extrajudicial and Targeted Killings have tragically increased, while Enforced Disappearances continue unabated. BYC
Extrajudicial and Targeted Killings have tragically increased, while Enforced Disappearances continue unabated. BYC The family members of Karim Baloch, son of Manzoor Baloch, along with the residents of Gomazi, have been staging a protest with
Saindak project convoy ambushed amid ongoing attacks on Balochistan highways
A convoy transporting minerals from the Saindak project was heavily attacked in the Mangochar area of Kalat district, Balochistan, on Monday. Local sources reported that the convoy, consisting of around 30 vehicles, was ambushed on
The true application of the Two-Nation Theory is more evident today in the case of Pakistan and Balochistan. Mir Javed Mengal
The true application of the Two-Nation Theory is more evident today in the case of Pakistan and Balochistan. Mir Javed Mengal The British fabricated the false foundation of Britain and played a key role in
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
Tragic Landmine Explosion Claims Lives of Two Shepherd’s Daughters in South Waziristan
In a devastating incident on June 6, 2023, two young daughters of a local shepherd, Janan Khan, lost their lives due to a tragic landmine explosion while they were herding goats in Shawal Tunda Dara.
Geo News executive producer Zubair Anjum ‘picked up’ in Karachi
Geo News executive producer Zubair Anjum was purportedly picked up from his residence in Karachi’s Model Colony area, it emerged on Tuesday. A report published by Geo.tv quoted residents of Anjum’s neighborhood as saying that
Pakistan must release Zakir Majeed and other Baloch missing persons
The mother of missing Baloch student leader Zakir Majeed Baloch has said that my son was forcibly disappeared on June 8, 2009, and is still missing. He said that a seminar will be held in
Awaran: Protest against Najma Baloch’s murder
On June 4, 2023 a large number of people in Awaran protested on different roads and raised slogans against the non-arrest of Noor Bakhsh who is involved in the suicide case of Najma Baloch and
Quetta: Children’s protest against drugs
On Saturday, boys and girls from different schools marched on the streets in Kali Qambrani area of the capital city of Quetta and raised anti-narcotics slogans. The students of the school said that drugs should
JSFM slams Pakistani Government after recent crackdown against Sindhi political workers
JSFM in a statement on its official website has stated that military operations have been initiated to counter the Sindh Freedom Movement and recent operations aim to harass political workers in Pakistan-occupied Sindh. Pakistani Army
Pakistan: Don’t Trial Civilians in Military Courts Uphold Fair Trial Rights While Prosecuting Violence
(New York) – Human Rights Watch Warns Pakistan Not to Trial Civilians In Military Courts. In a detailed statement issued on the website of Human Rights Watch, the watchdog criticises the policies of the current
