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Six Baloch men were detained and disappeared in Panjgur and Karachi
Six additional Baloch men have reportedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani armed forces in the region of Balochistan’s Panjgur district and in Karachi, according to families and local sources. These incidents are part of a
BLF reports over 24 hours of clashes at Nokkundi Compound and unveils details of ‘SOB’ unit
Clashes between fighters of the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and Pakistani military forces have persisted for over twenty-four hours within a significant compound in Nokkundi, Chagai district, according to the group. In a media statement,
Mobile internet suspended once again in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan
On Tuesday, mobile phone internet services were once again suspended in Quetta and several other areas of Balochistan, causing difficulties for residents who depend on mobile data for work, communication, and education. Reports indicate that
BLF claims 76 killed in Nokundi attack; ISPR remains silent on casualty numbers
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility on Thursday for an attack on the Frontier Corps’ brigade headquarters in Nokundi, located in Balochistan’s Chagai district. According to the group, their fighters killed 76 Pakistani military
Five bodies found in Balochistan, including a man previously ‘forcibly disappeared’
On Thursday, the bodies of five men were discovered in various parts of Balochistan, including the tragic case of a man whose body showed signs of torture after being previously “forcibly disappeared,” according to local
ISPR reports 17 killed in Dera Bugti and Kalat operations
Pakistan’s military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced on Sunday that 17 individuals were killed in two intelligence-based operations carried out last week in the districts of Dera Bugti and Kalat in Balochistan.
Dalbandin: Residents protest after sister and brother allegedly disappeared forcibly by Pakistan Army
Residents of Zahoor Colony in Dalbandin organized a protest on Tuesday following the alleged detention of a local brother and sister by Pakistan Army personnel. According to reports from the community, the security forces took
Baloch National Movement (BNM) condemns U.S. EXIM Bank’s $1.25 billion support for Reko Diq mining project
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has voiced its strong opposition to the recent decision by the U.S. EXIM Bank to provide $1.25 billion in financing for the Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan. The organization
Escalating Khuzdar security operations: seven detained and disappeared in ongoing crackdown
Security operations by Pakistani forces in parts of Khuzdar district have reportedly intensified over the past two days. Local sources indicate that seven individuals have been detained during these operations and have been moved to
BLF and BRG assume responsibility for attacks in Bolan, Chagai, and Dera Allah Yar
Two armed groups advocating for Baloch independence have claimed responsibility for separate attacks targeting Pakistani security forces and infrastructure in different areas of Balochistan. These incidents highlight ongoing unrest and the persistent struggle for independence
Baloch armed groups claim responsibility for attacks in Balochistan and Sindh; at least 19 Pakistani soldiers reported killed
Three Baloch “pro-independence” armed groups—the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), and Baloch Republican Guards (BRG)—have claimed responsibility for a series of recent attacks targeting Pakistani military forces and infrastructure across Balochistan and
Baloch woman allegedly disappeared by force in Hub Chowki
Family members and local residents in Hub Chowki report that a Baloch woman has been detained during a recent raid and moved to an undisclosed location. Activists describe this incident as part of a growing
BYC reports missing women in Hub amid authorities’ terrorism claims
Two Baloch women are among at least three individuals reported missing after being taken into custody by Pakistani security forces in separate incidents in Balochistan, according to families and human rights organizations. In Khuzdar district,
BLF announces release of 19 detainees after Naal construction site attack
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for an attack on a construction company’s camp in Naal, Khuzdar. In a statement to the media, BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch explained that the attack took
HRCP raises serious concerns over enforced disappearances, highlighting cases involving Baloch women
Pakistan’s independent rights watchdog, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), has expressed deep concern over ongoing practices of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances across the country. In a recent statement, HRCP highlighted several troubling
Jamil Bugti declares ‘Chief of Bugti’ title for Sarfraz Bugti invalid and without tribal or legal standing
Nawabzada Jamil Akbar Bugti, son of the late Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, has firmly rejected the legitimacy of the title “Chief of Bugti.” He emphasized that no such position exists within the current
Karachi court frees BYC deputy organiser and 11 others from charges
A Karachi court on Monday acquitted Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) deputy organizer Lala Abdul Wahab Baloch along with 11 other activists after prosecutors failed to establish sufficient evidence against them. The court’s decision was announced
Jaffar express attack will forever remain part of Pakistan’s history – DG ISPR
Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, highlighted the involvement of Afghan nationals in significant terrorist activities that occurred within Pakistan during the past year. Speaking at a detailed press briefing in Rawalpindi, he
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
Quetta: BLA claims responsibility for attack on police that killed 4, injured 18
In a deadly incident that occurred on Monday, at least four people, including two police officers, were killed and 18 others were left injured in an explosion in Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan. The
Military operation in Mach, Bolan enters fourth day, disrupting local life
The Pakistani security forces have reportedly cordoned off multiple areas of Balochitan’s Mach, Bolan and their environs, as a large-scale military operation in the region enters its fourth day. The ground troops, assisted by gunship
