On 22 September 2026, the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) – a banned Baloch ethno-nationalist separatist group in Pakistan, waging an insurgency in Balochistan, allegedly from bases in Afghanistan – claimed that its
Balochistan is passing through its fifth wave of insurgency, and I am not merely an observer of this conflict but one of its earliest witnesses and victims. This cycle of violence unfolded
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The Balochistan issue has reached a stage where violence is no longer confined to its geographical location or the type of weapon used. It is increasingly taking place in moral, emotional, and
More On December 2, 2025, Pakistan and Türkiye signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Deeds of Assignment (DoAs) focused on oil and gas exploration, while agreeing to broaden cooperation to mining and
More On October 29, 2025, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Mary Lawlor, expressed concern over the inclusion of several Baloch activists on Pakistan’s terrorist Watchlist under Section 11-EE
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As reported on September 17, 2025, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), Levies Force, Frontier Corps Balochistan, and Police destroyed poppy cultivation in 33,000 acres of land in the Killa Abdullah, Chaman, Pishin, Duki,
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Whenever the issue of Baloch self-determination is raised, the same dismissive responses follow: “When were the Baloch not consulted? When were they denied agency?” Officially, Baloch citizens do vote, and Baloch politicians
More On April 17, 2025, the dead body of ‘forcibly disappeared’ Baloch youth, Sher Khan Nazar, a resident of Pasni, was recovered in the Turbat District of Balochistan. The victim had been forcibly
More As the U.S.–China rivalry escalates, a new frontier quietly emerges: Balochistan. This Pakistani province has become a silent epicentre of global power struggles, with its vast reserves of copper, gold, and lithium—critical
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Balochistan has been at the forefront of national discourse, particularly following a series of attacks attributed to the banned organisation, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Amidst these developments, the name of Nawab
More In March 2025, the BYC faced a severe crackdown from authorities, resulting in the arrests of key leaders, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch in Quetta and Sammi Deen Baloch in Karachi. After a
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The Baloch separatist groups mark Kalat Accession Day on March 27 as a day to mourn which many people call Black Day. The historical legal and political circumstances that led Kalat to
More On January 8, 2025, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres seized control of the whole of Zehri town in the Khuzdar District of Balochistan for almost eight hours, and set fire to multiple
More The Baloch Students Council (BSC) has issued a strong condemnation regarding the alarming increase in enforced disappearances of Baloch students, labeling the situation a serious violation of human rights. In an official
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Modern development initiatives increasingly recognize the crucial role of public participation, particularly from young people. This engagement fosters a sense of community ownership and helps ensure projects are sustainable in the long
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