Family of missing activist Rashid Hussain Baloch protests in Quetta and demands justice
The family of Rashid Hussain Baloch, a missing human rights activist, staged a protest in Quetta on Sunday, seeking information about his whereabouts following his enforced disappearance in 2018. Hussain was allegedly detained by Emirati
Protest in Quetta Demands Immediate Recovery of Forcibly Disappeared Dr. Abdul Hayee Baloch
On Tuesday, the family of Dr. Abdul Hayee Baloch, who was reportedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani authorities, organized a protest in Quetta advocating for his immediate return. The demonstration began at Balochistan University and made
Government Orders Another 60 Billion for Military Operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Pakistani government has approved an additional Rs60 billion for military operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under “Operation Azm-e-Istehkam.” This decision was made during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday,
A Miner Dies in Landslide at Dukki Coal Mine
A tragic accident occurred at a coal mine in the Dukki district of Balochistan on Friday, resulting in the death of an Afghan miner. Syed Mohammad, son of Abdul Karim, was killed in a landslide
Baloch liberation army claims major success in “Operation Herof” and reports significant Pakistani military casualties
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has declared the successful completion of its “Fidayeen Operation Herof,” asserting that it resulted in the deaths of 130 Pakistani military personnel across a series of coordinated attacks in Balochistan.
Forces stormed Turbat University Hostel, interrogating students about BLA ‘Fidayee’
Reports from Kech district in Balochistan reveal that Pakistani security forces surrounded Turbat University, launching a search operation in the women’s hostel conducted by intelligence agencies. Students reported that the forces questioned them regarding Mahal
Concerns grow as two men go missing after detention by Pakistani forces in Balochistan’s Kech district.
Two men have reportedly gone missing following their detention by Pakistani security forces in the Kech district of Balochistan. The individuals, identified as Nasrat, son of Hussain, and Dad Dost, son of Master Hasil, were
BNP leader Akhtar Mengal attributes Balochistan’s insurgency to state violence and policies
Akhtar Mengal, the head of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), has asserted that the intensification of insurgent activities in Balochistan stems from systematic state violence and unfriendly policies. In an interview with BBC Urdu journalist
Pakistani army accused of executing brothers in Kalat’s Johan Narmuk area
In a troubling incident reported from the Johan Narmuk area of Kalat, the Pakistan Army is accused of dragging two brothers from their home and executing them. The victims, identified as Ismail and Abbas, were
Baloch man goes missing in Pakistan after forcible deportation from Bahrain
A young Baloch man, Asad Baloch, has reportedly gone missing in Pakistan following his forcible deportation from Bahrain. According to his family, the 25-year-old son of Usman and a resident of Mand Kanik was deported
HRCP condemns heavy-handed tactics against Baloch rights activists
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemns the use of heavy-handed tactics such as placing Baloch rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch on the Exit Control List, thereby violating her freedom of movement, and reportedly
Social media campaign launched for recovery of Diljan Baloch
Baloch Voice for Justice, a rights group, has announced a social media campaign aimed at demanding the recovery of Diljan Baloch, who was reportedly forcibly disappeared from Awaran in June 2024. The campaign is scheduled
Female students speak out against security forces’ actions at the University of Balochistan
Female students at the University of Balochistan have accused Pakistani security forces of harassment during a recent raid on the girls’ hostel, alleging they were targeted under the guise of a drug search and subjected
Baloch “Gwadar Grand Gathering” of 29th July – 16 day long Successful Peaceful public mobilization that gave a sound drumming to the Generals – Asim Jaan
Written by: Asim Jaan This phase of the Baloch struggle asking for justice against the oppressing Military behemoth’s illegal and unconstitutional kidnapping of Baloch citizens, their torture and killing during illegal detention, started its travel
Warning of increasing instability in Pakistan: Zalmay Khalilzad raises concerns
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, has issued a grave warning about the escalating instability in Pakistan, attributing it to a rise in attacks by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and various Baloch nationalist
Baloch National Movement hosts Balochistan International Conference in Geneva to highlight human rights violations
On Monday, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) inaugurated a series of events, including the Fifth Balochistan International Conference, in Geneva, coinciding with the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The conference
Sammi Deen Baloch addresses the UNHRC on Balochistan’s human rights crisis.
Sammi Deen Baloch, General Secretary of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), addressed the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) via video link, drawing international attention to the ongoing human
The Struggle for Judicial Independence in Pakistan: How the Government Seeks to Reshape the Judiciary – Tahir Ahmed Khan
Written by: Tahir Ahmed Khan In a troubling move for Pakistan’s judiciary, the current government is pushing forward around fifty-six proposed constitutional amendments. It aimed at establishing a Federal Constitutional Court at the apex level.
Dr Shahnawaz Kunbhar is a martyr of Sindh – Sohail Abro Chairman JSFM
Written by: Sohail Abro Chairman Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement The martyrdom of Dr Shahnawaz Kunbhar has become a symbol of a very painful and important event, which gives new strength to the struggle and resistance of
Peter Tatchell advocates for Balochistan’s self-determination at international conference
Pakistan may temporarily postpone Balochistan’s pursuit of self-determination, but doing so will incur a significant financial, moral, political, and reputational cost. Ultimately, the freedom of Balochistan is inevitable, and denying it is neither justified nor
Gwadar: Two teenage brothers abducted by Pakistani forces
Two teenage boys have reportedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces in Gwadar, amid a rising trend of enforced disappearances across Balochistan. The incident has heightened concerns about human rights violations in the region,
Baloch activist demands immediate release of forcibly disappeared students
A prominent Baloch activist has issued a stark warning of impending protests if five individuals including four students who were reportedly forcibly
Increasingly enforced disappearances in Balochistan spark community outcry
The troubling pattern of enforced disappearances continues in Balochistan, with several new abductions reported from different regions. Over the past few days,
Baloch and Kurdish activists recognised by BBC as influential women
Two remarkable women activists from Balochistan and Kurdistan, Mahrang Baloch and Zhina Modares Gorji, have been named among the BBC’s 100 most
Tragic discoveries highlight ongoing human rights crisis in Balochistan
The bodies of four Baloch individuals, previously abducted by Pakistani state authorities, were found across different regions of Balochistan within a 24
Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for attack on telecom infrastructure in Turbat
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the destruction of a mobile tower and exchange facility in the Buleda Menaz
Students in Quetta protest the reopening of Bolan Medical College and hostels
Students in Quetta have set up a protest camp outside Bolan Medical College (BMC), demanding the reopening of the college and its
Balochistan: Two Coal Miners Lose Their Lives in a Tragic Accident
Two workers tragically lost their lives in a coal mine accident in Balochistan’s Harnai district on Wednesday. Reports indicate that the miners succumbed to suffocation due to gas accumulation in the Shahrag area mine. This
Houses of BYC Activists Raided by Pakistani Forces in Karachi
Pakistani security forces conducted multiple house raids on activists associated with the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in Karachi, the capital city of Sindh, during the night between Friday and Saturday. Reports indicate a significant deployment
Another Pakistan Army’s Military Operation Hits Dera Bugti
Pakistani military forces have reportedly initiated a military Operation in the Dera Bugti region of Balochistan, as per local accounts. Sources indicate that army personnel are conducting thorough searches of residences in various areas of
Protests Against the Baloch Genocide to be Held throughout Balochistan on the Day of Eid.
Protests Against the Baloch Genocide to be Held throughout Balochistan on the Day of Eid. The spokesperson for the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) stated that protests will take place across Balochistan on Eid as part
Dr. Allah Nazar Baloch Raises Alarm Over CPEC’s Impact on Balochistan
Dr. Allah Nazar Baloch, Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) leader and former chairman of the Baloch Students Organization, has voiced serious apprehensions regarding the far-reaching consequences of large-scale development initiatives such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Chairman BNM Dr. Naseem Baloch Raises Concerns Over Active Daesh Camps in Balochistan at UN Side Event
At the UN building, BNM Chairman Dr. Naseem Baloch participated in the Baloch Human Rights Council’s side event titled ‘Human Rights Violation in Pakistan: Balochistan in Focus’. Speaking at the event Dr. Baloch highlighted the
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Prolonged sit-in protest at BMC against militarisation and closures
The sit-in protest against the militarisation and illegal closure of educational institutions in Balochistan has entered its 20th day at
BLA claims responsibility for grenade attack on CTD office
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a grenade attack on the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) office in Harnai
BNM protests in Germany on International Human Rights Day
The Baloch National Movement (BNM), a pro-independence political organization advocating for the rights of the Baloch people, organized protests in
Quetta: University of Balochistan to seal student hostels, sparking anxiety and concerns
The administration of the University of Balochistan has announced plans to seal all student hostels on December 14, leaving students
BYC hosted a seminar on Human Rights Day amid state repression in Quetta
On International Human Rights Day, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) hosted a seminar in Quetta titled “Our Rights, Our Future,
BSO condemns enforced disappearances in Balochistan on International Human Rights Day
The Baloch Students Organization (BSO) has condemned the persistent and systemic practice of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, labeling it a
Baloch activist demands immediate release of forcibly disappeared students
A prominent Baloch activist has issued a stark warning of impending protests if five individuals including four students who were
Increasingly enforced disappearances in Balochistan spark community outcry
The troubling pattern of enforced disappearances continues in Balochistan, with several new abductions reported from different regions. Over the past