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Green Party Motion Calls for Support for Baloch Human Rights Struggle at Autumn Conference 2026
A motion titled “Solidarity with the Baloch Human Rights Struggle” has been proposed for the Green Party of England & Wales Autumn Conference 2026 by Natalie Kopytko, calling on the party to support the Baloch
Khuzdar: Ongoing military operations and casualties in Wadh shelling
Pakistani forces have continued their ground and aerial operations across several areas in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district. These military activities have led to casualties and damage in the region, according to local sources. The ongoing operations
Khuzdar students stage protest against digital library closure
Students in Khuzdar organized a peaceful march to protest the closure of the Digital Library, which they said has severely impacted their ability to study and access educational resources. The march saw the participation of
Six abducted men found killed in Kech, Balochistan
Six of the seven men abducted earlier this week in Balochistan’s Kech district were found dead on Thursday, each bearing gunshot wounds, according to police reports. The bodies were recovered from the Nasirabad area, raising
Kharan: Two attacks on Pakistani forces and trucks burnt in Balochistan
Pakistani forces came under attack in Balochistan’s Kharan district on Thursday, when an armed assault and an explosion targeted their convoy. The attack occurred near Killi Karim Bakhsh on the Quetta-Kharan main highway as the
Quetta: Armed attack overpowers two FC posts, 13 soldiers killed
Armed fighters launched a coordinated assault on two Frontier Corps (FC) posts near Quetta on Thursday evening. The attackers managed to overrun the military installations, seizing weapons and ammunition, and subsequently set the posts on
School principal and young man forcibly disappeared
A schoolteacher with disabilities in Karachi and a young man in Balochistan’s Panjgur district have reportedly been forcibly disappeared. Additionally, the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has demanded the immediate recovery of three women
NUST Quetta students allegedly expelled for refusing to stand during the Pakistani national anthem
More than 35 students at the Quetta campus of the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) have reportedly been expelled for refusing to stand or sing the national anthem of Pakistan, according to a
BLA reveals identities of nine fighters killed during July engagements
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has disclosed the names and details of nine fighters it claims were killed in separate clashes with Pakistani forces across Balochistan in July. According to a statement issued by its
Baloch Human Rights Activist Condemns Pakistan’s “Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir” Event in Paris, Calls It a Distraction from Ongoing Abuses – Aomar Karim
Baloch political and human rights activist Aomar Karim has issued a statement condemning what he describes as a “shameful and hollow” event held by the Pakistani Embassy in Paris on 5 August, calling it an
UN Human Rights experts call on Iran to end repression of Baloch and Kurdish minorities
Independent United Nations human rights experts have called on Iranian authorities to halt the increasing targeting of ethnic minorities, especially the Baloch and Kurdish communities. They highlighted reports of widespread arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, torture,
Family claims Abdul Qudoos Zarakzai and 17-year-old daughter forcefully disappeared in Khuzdar
Abdul Qudoos Zarakzai and his 17-year-old daughter Aqsa were reportedly detained from their residence in Khuzdar’s Civil Colony and taken to an undisclosed location. Family sources indicated that the incident occurred in the evening, raising
Rights organization reveals three of the five victims in Panjgur operation had been enforced disappearances
A rights organization has raised concerns over the recent military operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, revealing that three of the five men reported killed were previously subjected to enforced disappearances. The organization highlighted the ongoing
Surab protests after Pakistani airstrike causing civilian casualties; BYC declares Balochistan-wide strike
Protests erupted in Surab on Tuesday following reports of a Pakistani military airstrike in the Gidar Goandhan area, which allegedly resulted in the deaths of more than 20 people and injuries to at least 16
Surab protesters denounce military reports as civilian casualties, sparking global condemnation
Protests erupted in Surab as residents rejected Pakistan’s official account of the deadly explosions, asserting that civilian homes were targeted in an overnight aerial attack that resulted in numerous casualties. Baloch political and rights groups
Turbat Police forcefully break shop locks amid protest against Surab airstrikes
Police in Turbat forcibly broke the locks of several shops and tried to open them on Thursday amid widespread protests. The businesses had remained closed as part of the demonstration against the recent Pakistani military
Gwadar: One man allegedly disappeared; another recovered after three months
A man has reportedly been forcibly disappeared after being detained by Pakistani forces in Gwadar. The incident has raised concerns about enforced disappearances and human rights abuses in the region. According to sources, Naseeb Baloch,
Ex-Afghan commander shot and killed in Quetta
Haji Woror Achakzai, a former police commander of Kandahar’s Second City, was shot and killed in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, on Sunday. Reports indicate that armed men opened fire on Achakzai while he was
Four family members reported to be forcibly disappeared in Quetta
Two women and two young children from the same family went missing after being detained during a raid in Quetta, according to family sources. The incident occurred early on August 19, around 4 a.m., when
Baloch who have lived in Karachi for generations are increasingly harassed, raided, and targeted. Dr Sabia Baloch
𝗗𝗥. 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗛𝗔, 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗬𝗖, 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜 In the name of security, the Baloch identity has been turned into a mark of suspicion across
MNA Ali Wazir has been arrested again from North Waziristan
Ali Wazir, a Member of the National Assembly from NA-50, was arrested in North Waziristan on Monday under charges of hate speech and incitement, just two months after his release from imprisonment in February. The
Conference: Abuse of Rights in Pakistan
Press Release Baloch People’s Congress, Baloch Voice Association, and Voice for Baloch Missing Persons Joint Conferences in Bonn, Frankfurt, Geneva and Amsterdam to raise voices on ongoing atrocity crimes against Baloch people. Enforced disappearances, torture,
The third central council session of the Baloch Students Action Committee ended on the second day of the third council session of the organization.
The third central council session of the Baloch Students Action Committee ended on the second day of the third council session of the organization. Shabbir Baloch was elected unopposed as the Chairman and Azhar Baloch
National Democratic Party Ready To Pay Homage To Nazeer Marri.
National Democratic Party Ready To Pay Homage To Nazeer Marri. In a statement on social media, NDP states that A Memorial Reference will be held to tribute to Baloch teacher “Shaheed Nazeer Marri” who was
Alleged Forced Disappearances of Minors by Pakistani Forces in Balochistan
It has been reported that four individuals have allegedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in the Kech district of Balochistan. The missing persons include Abdullah, Shay Mureed, and Fatah, who were detained from the
Counter-Terrorism Department Claims Killing of Four Individuals in Chaman Operation
In a recent operation carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Chaman district, four individuals were reportedly killed, as per the department’s statement. The CTD, acting on intelligence information, conducted the operation in Chaman.
Explosions in Balochistan’s Barkhan and Buleda Areas Result in Severe Fatalities
In two separate explosions, two people were reportedly killed and two other injured in the Barkhan and Buleda areas of Balochistan on Tuesday. According to sources, two people lost their lives in an explosion near
Outrage and Demands for Release Intensify as Woman Kidnapped in Khuzdar
On Thursday, a woman was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen belonging to a tribal chief in Khuzdar city, Balochistan. In response to the incident, the victim’s family and local residents staged a protest by blocking the
Tragic Landmine Explosion Claims Lives of Two Shepherd’s Daughters in South Waziristan
In a devastating incident on June 6, 2023, two young daughters of a local shepherd, Janan Khan, lost their lives due to a tragic landmine explosion while they were herding goats in Shawal Tunda Dara.
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
