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Eid al-Adha in Balochistan: Protests over missing persons and political demonstrations
During Eid al-Adha celebrations across various districts of Balochistan, protests and political statements highlighted ongoing tensions, human rights concerns, and the issue of enforced disappearances in the region. In Quetta, the provincial capital, families of
Balochistan: Military raids result in alleged enforced disappearances of 10 individuals
Reports have emerged of alleged enforced disappearances involving at least ten individuals across different areas of Balochistan. These incidents follow raids and operations reportedly conducted by Pakistani forces in the districts of Nushki, Khuzdar, and
BNP calls for protests following detention of Sardar Naseer Musiani and his sons in Zehri Operation
The Balochistan National Party (BNP) has announced plans to hold protests across Balochistan in response to the detention of senior party leader Sardar Naseer Ahmed Musiani and his sons by Pakistani forces during an operation
BNM Alerts of Imminent Humanitarian Crisis as Curfew Persists in Mashkay, Balochistan
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) announced on Tuesday that a strict curfew has been in place for the past two weeks in Mashkay, an area located in Balochistan’s Awaran district. The party described the situation
Acid attack on female doctor at Quetta hospital leads to suspect’s fatal police encounter
A female doctor at Civil Hospital Quetta was gravely injured on Saturday when a hospital employee allegedly threw acid on her, police reported. The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about safety
BLA confirms death of Lieutenant Colonel Arsalan Haleem; BRAS and BRG announce separate attacks
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for an armed attack near Turbat on Sunday, which resulted in the deaths of Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Arsalan Haleem and three other individuals. The attack took place in
US, UK, and France halt Pakistan-China proposal to add BLA to UN terror list
A joint effort by Pakistan and China to have the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its specialized unit, the Majeed Brigade, added to the United Nations Security Council’s 1267 sanctions list has been temporarily postponed.
Dr. Allah Nazar states that Kashmiris and other oppressed nations cannot be subjugated by force
The chief of the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), Dr. Allah Nazar Baloch, has emphasized that the resistance of Kashmiris against what he described as Pakistani and Punjabi domination demonstrates that oppressed nations cannot be subdued
Attacks on mineral convoy in Noshki: 10 vehicles set ablaze from a 60-vehicle caravan
Armed men targeted a convoy of approximately 60 vehicles transporting minerals in Balochistan’s Noshki district on Wednesday, according to local sources. The attackers set at least 10 vehicles on fire, causing significant damage and disrupting
BLA announces twelve-day campaign of highway attacks and mineral vehicle destruction
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks across Balochistan over a twelve-day period. According to their statement, fighters carried out 11 operations targeting vehicles, commercial convoys, and key
BYC leaders and lawyers demand fair court proceedings
The sister and legal team of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr. Mahrang Baloch, along with the organization itself, have voiced serious concerns about the ongoing judicial proceedings against BYC leaders. They described the
BLA discloses information on four fighters killed in clashes across Mastung, Kalat, and Panjgur
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), through its media wing Hakkal, has recently disclosed details about four fighters it claims were killed in separate clashes with Pakistani forces across Balochistan’s districts of Mastung, Kalat, and Panjgur.
Families of detained BYC leaders protest outside Hudda Jail against ‘faceless trials’
Family members of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) staged a sit-in outside Hudda Jail in Quetta on Saturday, demanding meetings with their relatives and calling for an end to what they described
BYC announces Balochistan-wide strike in response to leaders’ sentences; PTM supports protest
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has announced a complete strike across Balochistan on Wednesday, June 24. This strike, a form of protest, aims to oppose the life sentences recently handed down to two prominent leaders
Greta Thunberg and Narges Mohammadi Foundation Condemn Life Sentence for Mahrang Baloch
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, alongside the Narges Mohammadi Foundation from Iran and PEN Norway, has strongly condemned the recent life sentences handed down to prominent Baloch rights activists Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shahji.
Amnesty International, Front Line Defenders, and HRCP condemn life imprisonment sentences for BYC leaders
Amnesty International, Front Line Defenders (FLD), and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) have issued strong condemnations following the life sentences handed down to Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah
Protests held throughout Balochistan in response to court verdict concerning BYC leaders
Protests and a widespread shutter-down strike were reported in various parts of Balochistan following the recent court verdict. The decision sparked outrage among the local population, prompting demonstrations and protests across multiple cities and towns.
Three men allegedly vanish in enforced disappearances in Mastung and Panjgur
Three men from Mastung and Panjgur have reportedly gone missing following alleged enforced disappearances at the hands of Pakistani security forces, according to local sources and family members. The individuals are identified as Zakria, son
French Newspaper Reports Dr. Mahrang Baloch’s Second Nobel Nomination
French newspaper Le Monde has reported that Baloch human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second consecutive year. The report highlights her ongoing efforts to advocate for
BLA Attacks 23 Targets in Balochistan Over Ten Days, Killing 16 Pakistani Forces and Losing 4 Fighters
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), an armed pro-independence group, has claimed responsibility for conducting 23 operations across various areas of Balochistan over a ten-day period. The group reported that during these clashes, 16 members of
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
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
