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Diplomacy in Disguise: Pakistan’s Foreign Policy of Paradox and Convenience – Aneesa Baloch
Written By: Aneesa Baloch A Nation of Shifting Allegiances Pakistan’s foreign policy has long been a master class in contradiction—an elaborate dance between ideological posturing and strategic opportunism. From its covert alliances to its selective
Pakistan seeks ADB support for railway upgrade linking Reko Diq to Karachi amid Chinese funding setbacks
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to finance upgrades to Pakistan’s aging railway system after delays in Chinese funding, raising concerns over the future of a significant mining project, according to Reuters. The $2
Baloch youth’s body discovered after enforced disappearance
A youth who had reportedly been forcibly disappeared was found dead with severe torture marks on his body in Kech district of Balochistan on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Usman Maqbool, was discovered in the
Protest blocks Quetta–Karachi highway over disappearance of Yousaf Qalandrani
Traffic between Quetta and Karachi was suspended on Wednesday after members of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) blocked the RCD Highway in Khuzdar to protest the disappearance of Mir Yousaf Ali Khan Qalandrani. The protest began in
Pakistani air force jets allegedly conduct bombing in Mach region, Bolan
Fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force reportedly carried out airstrikes in parts of Mach, located in Balochistan’s Bolan region, on Tuesday afternoon. These reports have sparked concern and speculation about the scale and nature
Demonstration and Memorandum Submission by Representatives of Oppressed Nations under Pakistani Occupation in Front of the UK Prime Minister’s Residence on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances:- JSFM
Demonstration and Memorandum Submission by Representatives of Oppressed Nations under Pakistani Occupation in Front of the UK Prime Minister’s Residence on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances:- JSFM London 30 August 2025
Amnesty raises concerns as mobile Internet in Balochistan faces another suspension
Pakistani authorities have ordered the suspension of 3G and 4G mobile internet services across Balochistan starting from Friday evening. The decision was made citing concerns over a “law and order situation” and ongoing threat alerts
BYC claims Balochistan courts are powerless against state forces
Families of Baloch missing persons and representatives of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) held a press conference in Islamabad on Sunday to voice their concerns about the lack of justice in Balochistan. They emphasized that
BLA Claims Responsibility for Zamuran and Kalat Attacks, Resulting in the Death of 10 Pakistani Security Personnel
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks in Zamuran and Kalat, resulting in the alleged deaths of ten Pakistani security personnel. In a statement issued by BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch,
American companies must recognize human rights, the United Nations Charter, and the right of nations to their own natural resources – BVJ
Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) expresses grave concern over the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the American company US Strategic Metals and the Pakistani paramilitary organization Frontier Works Organization (FWO) for the
BLA and BLF assert responsibility for numerous attacks throughout Balochistan
Several Pakistani soldiers and alleged members of state-backed militias have been killed in recent attacks across Balochistan, involving roadside IED bombings, ambushes, and raids. These incidents have been claimed by Baloch “pro-independence” armed groups, which
“No State Has the Right to Exploit Our Homeland Against Our Will,” Says Dr. Naseem Baloch at 7th Balochistan Conference
Dr. Naseem Baloch said that no foreign investment or project in Balochistan will be allowed without the consent of the Baloch nation. “It does not matter which country seeks to impose its interests; whether regional
Escalating legal dispute between advocate Imaan Mazari and IHC chief justice
Human rights lawyer Advocate Imaan Zainab Mazari has taken significant legal steps amid ongoing disputes with the Islamabad High Court (IHC). She has filed a reference against the IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar before the
The US, UK, and France block the UN sanctions proposal against BLA: a diplomatic blow to Pakistan and China
The United Nations Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee has paused a joint initiative by Pakistan and China to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide unit, the Majeed Brigade, as global terrorist organizations.
JSFM strongly condemns brutal state action and the ongoing enforced disappearances of innocent political and national activists.
JSFM strongly condemns brutal state action and the ongoing enforced disappearances of innocent political and national activists. Last night, at around 3:00 AM, Pakistani state intelligence agencies forcibly raided the home of Saeed Tweeno and
Security concerns lead to repeated suspension of Jaffar Express
The Jaffar Express once again failed to reach Quetta after railway authorities withheld its security clearance, according to officials on Saturday. The train, which travels from Peshawar to Quetta, was halted at Jacobabad station when
Islamabad court issues arrest warrants for human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband
A local court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, in connection with a case involving social media posts deemed controversial against
Dalbandin: Former BSO Pajjar chairman among two killed during Pakistani forces’ raid
A confrontation occurred in the Dalbandin area of Balochistan on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a prominent former leader of the Baloch Students Organization (Pajjar). The incident took place during
Court sends Mahrang and other BYC leaders to jail following remand conclusion
A court in Quetta has ordered the transfer of Dr. Mahrang Baloch and several other leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) to jail custody following the expiration of their physical remand period. The detainees,
BLA announces over 15 Pakistani soldiers killed in Zehri engagements
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) announced on Saturday that its fighters killed more than 15 Pakistani soldiers during ongoing clashes in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district. The conflict has persisted since August, with the
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
