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Sardar Akhtar Mengal addresses fourteenth day of Lakpass sit-in protest, vows to fight for Baloch rights
The sit-in protest in Lakpass reached its fourteenth consecutive day today, with Balochistan National Party (BNP) chief Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal delivering a passionate speech that condemned the country’s political leadership while reaffirming his commitment
Baloch Yakjehti Committee calls for statewide protests against leadership arrests
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has announced that demonstrations and sit-ins will take place across Balochistan on Sunday, April 13, in response to the ongoing arrests of its central leadership, which it describes as part
Mengal critiques state repression in Balochistan at all-party conference during Lakpass sit-in
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, leader of the Balochistan National Party Mengal (BNP-Mengal), addressed an All Parties Conference (APC) during the BNP’s sit-in near Lakpass, Mastung, on Monday. He reaffirmed his party’s dedication to the ongoing protest
Paank strongly condemns the extrajudicial killing of 21-year-old Nabeel Baloch
Paank strongly condemns the extrajudicial killing of 21-year-old Nabeel Baloch, who was shot dead by a state-armed death squad in Tump Bazaar. This tragic incident represents a disturbing pattern of systematic violence carried out by
Jeeye Sindh Freedom Movement demands an international investigation into human rights violations in Pakistan
Jeeye Sindh Freedom Movement demands an international investigation into human rights violations in Pakistan. Grand Ceremony on the Occasion of the 30th Death Anniversary of Sain G.M. Syed (JSFM London) On Saturday, 26th April 2025,
Ongoing State Repression Aims to Stifle Peaceful Political Activism in Balochistan – BYC Leaders
Central leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) have raised serious alarms regarding an ongoing government crackdown against their organization. At a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club on Tuesday, BYC officials outlined
State losing control in Balochistan, especially after dark—says Pakistan’s ex-PM Abbasi
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has issued a stark warning about the escalating security crisis in Balochistan, asserting that the state is quickly losing its grip, particularly after dark. During a recent interview,
Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef warns that India-Pakistan conflict is political, not religious
Former Ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to Pakistan and Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef has issued a warning regarding the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. He described the hostilities as primarily
Lawyer questions Balochistan High Court’s fairness in the BYC leaders’ bail case
A dramatic development took place during a hearing at the Balochistan High Court on Tuesday, focusing on the bail applications of detained leaders of the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC). The proceedings quickly turned tense as
Gwadar: Two teenage brothers abducted by Pakistani forces
Two teenage boys have reportedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces in Gwadar, amid a rising trend of enforced disappearances across Balochistan. The incident has heightened concerns about human rights violations in the region,
Protest in Quetta Demands Release of Dr. Mahrang and BYC Leaders
A protest rally was held in Quetta on Tuesday to protest the continued detention of Dr. Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist and key organizer of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), along with other
Explosive attack hits Pakistani military convoy in Khuzdar, Balochistan
A deadly explosion occurred earlier today near Zero Point in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan, targeting a military convoy. Reports indicate that the blast struck a bus carrying Pakistani army personnel as the convoy was
Quetta: Pakistani forces raid and detain student
Pakistani forces conducted a raid on a house in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. They detained and secretly transferred a young student, Aimal Aurangzeb, in front of
Pakistan army accuses Mahrang Baloch of supporting terrorism; human rights groups denounce claims
Pakistan’s military has recently accused Baloch rights activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch of acting as a proxy for terrorist groups, prompting strong condemnation from human rights advocates and the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). During a press
Former senator cautions against labelling Dr Mahrang and BYC as ‘terrorists’ without proof
Former senator and human rights defender Farhatullah Babar has issued a strong warning against branding Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr. Mahrang Baloch or her organization as “terrorists” without any credible evidence or legal proceedings.
Awaran: Shuts down in protest over the killing of two civilians, including a woman
A citywide shutdown took place across Awaran district in Balochistan on Wednesday, as shops, businesses, and public spaces remained closed in protest against the killing of two civilians, including a woman. The strike was organized
Key Agent of Occupying Pakistani Army, Babul Hassani Neutralized in IBO – BLA
Last night, Baloch Liberation Army’s Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) neutralized a key agent of occupying Pakistani army Babul Muhammad Hassani, during a operation in Quetta. The operation was executed based on intelligence provided by
Two men allegedly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Mastung
Pakistani paramilitary forces have reportedly detained two young men in Balochistan’s Mastung district and taken them to an undisclosed location, with their current whereabouts remaining unknown. According to local sources, the incident took place on
Empty Chair at WEXFO honours imprisoned Baloch activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch amidst ongoing human rights fight
A powerful tribute to voices silenced by oppression took center stage at the ongoing World Expression Forum (WEXFO) in Lillehammer. During one of the sessions, organizers reserved an empty chair to symbolize the absence of
Balochistan government extends detention of BYC leader Shah Ji Sibghatullah for the third time
The Balochistan Home Department has extended the detention of Shah Ji Sibghatullah, a prominent leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), for an additional 30 days. This marks the third consecutive extension of his detention
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
Baloch Students Council Condemns Attack on Baloch Students at Punjab University Lahore
The Baloch students council peshawar strongly condemns the brutal attack on Baloch students at Punjab University Lahore. Baloch students have been facing a critical situation for decades. Such violence against Baloch students is an old
Hindu Girl Abducted at Gunpoint in Pithoro, Umarkot Sindh; Forced Marriage Feared
In a distressing incident, a Hindu girl named Hasena Oad has been abducted by Shokat Shar and four other individuals at gunpoint in Pithoro, Umarkot, Sindh. The girl’s father has filed a complaint at the
US Congress members write to Blinken about Pakistan’s crisis
The letter calls for pressure to ensure respect for democratic values and human rights in Pakistan. 60 members of the US Congress wrote a letter to the Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the dire
Federal Cabinet approved the deployment of army in Balochistan
According to the sources, the Balochistan government had recommended the deployment of the army, the approval to deploy the army in Balochistan has been given through the circulation summary. In view of the recent law
Pakistan faces challenges securing IMF loan program and avoiding default
On Thursday, IMF officials stated at a press conference that Pakistan would need to secure additional external funds to complete the ninth review of its loan program. However, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar claims that
Court grants bail to Mahal Baloch
The bail of Mahal Baloch, a Baloch woman who was forcibly disappeared from her home in Quetta on the night of February 17 and was later arrested by CDT, was approved by the court. On
Imran Khan: Ex-PM arrested outside court in Pakistan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested outside the High Court in the capital Islamabad. Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated. Footage showed
Graphic Novel on a Baloch warrior launched on Amazon
A graphic novel titled “Hammal Jehand: The Sword of Baloch,” illustrating the life of the historic Baloch figure Hammal Jeeyand, or Jehand has been published as an ebook on Amazon. Authored by Nabeel Ahmed Baloch,
Enforced disappearances continue; Another goes ‘missing’ in Panjgur
Another Baloch man went missing from the Panjgur district of Balochistan on Wednesday. According to reports, Pakistani forces have allegedly disappeared a man after his arrest from the Parom area of the district. The detainee
Quetta: Security forces bring 3 dead bodies to a hospital
Pakistani forces reportedly shifted three dead bodies to a hospital in Balochistan’s capital Quetta on Wednesday. According to reports, Pakistani forces shifted the dead bodies of three men to the civil hospital Quetta — where
Balochistan’s captivating images; A lifeline for ailing photographer
For 14 years, Kamanchar Baloch has dedicated himself to capturing the essence of Balochistan’s culture, stunning landscapes, and the plight of its impoverished residents. Born in Tehsil Mand, Balochistan, on November 25, 1998, Kamanchar has
4th meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbors begins in Samarkand
The fourth meeting of the Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan began on Thursday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the presence of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of the Taliban government, and representatives of more than eight neighboring
Balochistan: two men killed in firing incidents
At least two persons were reportedly killed in two separate firing incidents in Balochistan on Friday. According to reports, unidentified armed men entered a house in the Dera Murad Jamali area of Balochistan and shot
Rampant street crimes leave residents of Khuzdar in fear and helplessness
The city of Khuzdar has become a hub of criminal activities, with reports indicating that street criminals, snatchers, and thieves are rampant in the area. The situation has left the residents of Khuzdar living in
