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Government Lawyer in Mahrang Baloch Case Named Additional Advocate General in Khuzdar; BYC Raises Concerns
Advocate Syed Iqbal Shah, who previously appeared as a state-appointed defence counsel in the case involving Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah Jee, has been appointed as Additional Advocate General for Khuzdar. An official notification
BLA Reveals Sixth Phase of ‘Operation Zirpahazag’ in Jiwani, Names Majeed Brigade Fighter
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) issued a comprehensive statement on Saturday, detailing the events of Friday’s attack on a joint military camp near Jiwani in Gwadar district. The assault targeted a facility housing personnel from
Four Men, Including School Principal, Discovered Dead After Jiwani Military Operation
The bodies of five Baloch men showing signs of torture were recovered from Panwan and nearby Ganz in Jiwani on Saturday. Families and rights groups reported that at least four of these men had been
Enforced Disappearance Ends in Extrajudicial Killing: Ali Niyaz Ahmed Found Dead After 7 Days of Enforced Disappearance
Ali, son of Niyaz Ahmed, was a 24-year-old petrol pump owner from Jusak, Turbat. On 30 June 2026, at around 6:00 PM, Ali was forcibly disappeared from his own petrol pump in Jusak by MI
UN Experts Condemn Mahrang Baloch’s Sentencing; Baloch National Movement Appreciates UN Statement
Human rights experts affiliated with the United Nations Human Rights Council have voiced their concerns over the life sentences imposed on Baloch rights activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch. They emphasized that laws related to counter-terrorism and
BLA Publishes Video Footage of Assault on Pakistani Military Base
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a video purportedly showing its attack on a Pakistani military camp in Jiwani, Gwadar district, carried out on 3 July. The nine-minute video depicts the planning and execution
Punjab Transporters Caution About Financial Losses Due to Attacks on Resource Vehicles in Balochistan
Transporters originating from Punjab have issued a stern warning regarding the increasing threats to their vehicles transporting essential resources from Balochistan. They highlighted that repeated attacks on trucks carrying LPG, coal, fuel, and other vital
BNM claims Pakistani authorities Seek to displace the local population in Jiwani due to its strategic significance
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has raised serious concerns about the ongoing situation in the Jiwani area of Gwadar district. The party alleges that the region has been subjected to extensive military restrictions over the
China alerts possible suspension of Saindak project due to worsening security conditions in Balochistan
The security situation in Balochistan has become a major obstacle for Chinese investment projects in the region. In June 2026, Saindak Metals Limited issued a warning to Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy, highlighting that worsening conditions
EU lawmakers express worry over BYC leaders’ arrests and demand explanation from Pakistan
The European Parliament has recently voiced its concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan. This concern encompasses a range of issues, including the arrest of leaders from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), enforced
Khuzdar family of missing person warns of highway protest
The family of Asif Baloch, a young man from Khuzdar district in Balochistan, has issued a stark warning, threatening to block the national highway if their son is not recovered or produced before a court
Protest held in Khuzdar by family of missing student Asif Baloch
A protest rally was held in Khuzdar district of Balochistan on Saturday to demand justice for student Asif Baloch, who has been allegedly disappeared by Pakistani forces. The rally saw participation from family members and
Balochistan: Five new enforced disappearance cases, including a girl and an 11-year-old boy
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported five new cases of alleged enforced disappearances in Balochistan, involving individuals from various backgrounds, including a young girl, a boy, a healthcare worker, a teacher, and a tailor.
Aslam Raisani states Balochistan crisis is political and cannot be resolved by bombing mosques
Former Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Khan Raisani has emphasized that the root issue in Balochistan is political and cannot be resolved through military means. He specifically rejected the use of force, including attacks on
Gwadar fishermen demonstrate against restrictions on coastal access
Fishermen in Gwadar have organized a protest in response to new restrictions imposed by the Fisheries Department. These rules require fishermen to obtain prior approval from Pakistani security forces and relevant authorities before entering coastal
Gwadar: 84-year-old farmer allegedly subjected to enforced disappearance
An 84-year-old man has reportedly been subjected to enforced disappearance in the Panwan area of Jiwani, Gwadar district. The incident has raised serious concerns among local residents and human rights organizations, highlighting the ongoing issues
Four young men allegedly enforced disappearance in Jiwani, movement restrictions continue
Four young Baloch men have reportedly been subjected to enforced disappearance following a raid by Pakistani forces in Jiwani, a tehsil of Gwadar district. The incident has raised serious concerns among the residents and human
Khadkocha in Mastung under curfew as movement restrictions extend throughout Balochistan
Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in Khadkocha, a sub-tehsil of Mastung district, further intensifying movement restrictions already in place in various parts of Balochistan. The curfew was enforced at 8:00 pm on Wednesday and
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
