Shaheed Nawab Akbar Bugti: The Symbol of Baloch Resistance
By The Baloch Circle
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to finance upgrades to Pakistan’s aging railway system after delays in Chinese funding, raising concerns over the future of a significant mining project, according to Reuters. The $2
A youth who had reportedly been forcibly disappeared was found dead with severe torture marks on his body in Kech district of Balochistan on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Usman Maqbool, was discovered in the
Traffic between Quetta and Karachi was suspended on Wednesday after members of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) blocked the RCD Highway in Khuzdar to protest the disappearance of Mir Yousaf Ali Khan Qalandrani. The protest began in
Fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force reportedly carried out airstrikes in parts of Mach, located in Balochistan’s Bolan region, on Tuesday afternoon. These reports have sparked concern and speculation about the scale and nature
Demonstration and Memorandum Submission by Representatives of Oppressed Nations under Pakistani Occupation in Front of the UK Prime Minister’s Residence on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances:- JSFM London 30 August 2025
Pakistani authorities have ordered the suspension of 3G and 4G mobile internet services across Balochistan starting from Friday evening. The decision was made citing concerns over a “law and order situation” and ongoing threat alerts
Families of Baloch missing persons and representatives of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) held a press conference in Islamabad on Sunday to voice their concerns about the lack of justice in Balochistan. They emphasized that
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks in Zamuran and Kalat, resulting in the alleged deaths of ten Pakistani security personnel. In a statement issued by BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch,
Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) expresses grave concern over the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the American company US Strategic Metals and the Pakistani paramilitary organization Frontier Works Organization (FWO) for the
Several Pakistani soldiers and alleged members of state-backed militias have been killed in recent attacks across Balochistan, involving roadside IED bombings, ambushes, and raids. These incidents have been claimed by Baloch “pro-independence” armed groups, which
Dr. Naseem Baloch said that no foreign investment or project in Balochistan will be allowed without the consent of the Baloch nation. “It does not matter which country seeks to impose its interests; whether regional
Human rights lawyer Advocate Imaan Zainab Mazari has taken significant legal steps amid ongoing disputes with the Islamabad High Court (IHC). She has filed a reference against the IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar before the
The United Nations Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee has paused a joint initiative by Pakistan and China to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide unit, the Majeed Brigade, as global terrorist organizations.
JSFM strongly condemns brutal state action and the ongoing enforced disappearances of innocent political and national activists. Last night, at around 3:00 AM, Pakistani state intelligence agencies forcibly raided the home of Saeed Tweeno and
The Jaffar Express once again failed to reach Quetta after railway authorities withheld its security clearance, according to officials on Saturday. The train, which travels from Peshawar to Quetta, was halted at Jacobabad station when
A local court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, in connection with a case involving social media posts deemed controversial against
A confrontation occurred in the Dalbandin area of Balochistan on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a prominent former leader of the Baloch Students Organization (Pajjar). The incident took place during
A court in Quetta has ordered the transfer of Dr. Mahrang Baloch and several other leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) to jail custody following the expiration of their physical remand period. The detainees,
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) announced on Saturday that its fighters killed more than 15 Pakistani soldiers during ongoing clashes in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district. The conflict has persisted since August, with the
The ongoing cycle of enforced disappearances in Balochistan persists, with reports indicating that three men have gone missing after being detained by Pakistani forces. According to local sources and family members, these individuals were taken
A police officer was killed in a grenade and gun attack at his home in Khudabadan, Panjgur, while a resident of the same area was shot dead in Basima, Washuk, local and police sources said.
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for two recent armed confrontations with alleged state-backed militias and Pakistani security forces in
Armed clashes and attacks targeting Pakistani security forces were reported on Tuesday in two separate regions of Balochistan. Unconfirmed reports suggest multiple
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, President of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), was prevented from traveling abroad on Sunday after being offloaded from a
Police in Islamabad on Sunday prevented Baloch protesters from reaching the National Press Club, as a sit-in organized by families of forcibly
A peaceful sit-in protest in Islamabad, led by the families of Baloch missing persons and members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC),
A military operation by Pakistani forces is currently underway in the Hoshab area of Kech district, Balochistan. The operation has caused significant
Families of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and relatives of missing persons in Balochistan have initiated a sit-in protest outside the
Amnesty International has issued an urgent report calling for the immediate and unconditional release of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee
Nine months have passed since the alleged enforced disappearance of two Baloch brothers, Junaid Hameed and Yasir Hameed, from Balochistan. Their family
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
Pakistani armed forces reportedly opened fire on two young men who had gone for a picnic in Balochistan’s Kech district, resulting in the death of one and injury to the other, according to local residents.
Reports of enforced disappearances persist across multiple districts of Balochistan, with families organizing protests and appealing to authorities for the safe recovery of their loved ones. These incidents have sparked widespread concern and condemnation among
Authorities in Balochistan have imposed a suspension on public transport and shut down mobile internet services across the region in response to multiple threat alerts issued in several districts. The security measures aim to prevent
Two young men have reportedly been taken into custody and transferred to an undisclosed location by Pakistani security forces in Quetta. Local sources indicate that the arrests occurred amid separate operations carried out by the
The United Nations has raised serious concerns regarding the inclusion of Baloch human rights activists Dr. Sabiha Baloch, Dr. Shali Baloch, and Sammi Din Baloch on Pakistan’s anti-terrorism Fourth Schedule watchlist. Mary Lawler, the UN
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks across multiple areas of Balochistan on November
The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 for a period of 30 days, implementing strict restrictions on various activities. The
Two young men have reportedly been taken into custody and transferred to an undisclosed location by Pakistani security forces in
Reports emerging from the coastal town of Pasni in Balochistan indicate that local resident Asif Hasil has been detained by
Six Pakistani soldiers, including two commandos, lost their lives in an ambush carried out by armed militants in the Manguchar
A five-member Constitutional Bench of Pakistan’s Supreme Court has decided to refer a petition challenging the detention of Dr. Mahrang
The United Nations has raised serious concerns regarding the inclusion of Baloch human rights activists Dr. Sabiha Baloch, Dr. Shali
The United Nations working groups have formally requested clarification from the Government of Pakistan concerning serious human rights issues in