Balochistan activists

After one year, Gwadar protests erupt again over Chinese trawlersAfter one year, Gwadar protests erupt again over Chinese trawlers

After one year, Gwadar protests erupt again over Chinese trawlers

Very quietly, away from the media glare, the Gwadar Rights Movement, has restarted its protests in the strategic port city…

2 years ago
Canada’s top firm reaches out to Baloch people with eye on rich gold, copper depositsCanada’s top firm reaches out to Baloch people with eye on rich gold, copper deposits

Canada’s top firm reaches out to Baloch people with eye on rich gold, copper deposits

Barrick Gold Corporation, which signed a deal with the Imran Khan government in March this year to develop the world's…

3 years ago
Interview: It is a matter of time when the world takes note of Pakistani ‘genocide’ in Balochistan—Dr Naseem Baloch in GenevaInterview: It is a matter of time when the world takes note of Pakistani ‘genocide’ in Balochistan—Dr Naseem Baloch in Geneva

Interview: It is a matter of time when the world takes note of Pakistani ‘genocide’ in Balochistan—Dr Naseem Baloch in Geneva

Geneva, other than being a beautiful city, is the mecca of human rights activists . The UN holds three sessions…

3 years ago
Family of kidnapped intelligence operative wants Pak government to talk to Baloch rebelsFamily of kidnapped intelligence operative wants Pak government to talk to Baloch rebels

Family of kidnapped intelligence operative wants Pak government to talk to Baloch rebels

Family members of Faisal Basheer, have urged the Pakistan government to speak with the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) for his…

3 years ago
UN urged to probe abductions and killings by Pakistan’s forces in BalochistanUN urged to probe abductions and killings by Pakistan’s forces in Balochistan

UN urged to probe abductions and killings by Pakistan’s forces in Balochistan

Baloch separatist group, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) has appealed to the UN to send a fact-finding mission to Balochistan…

3 years ago
Unrest in Iran grows as Zahedan violence fuels Baloch movementUnrest in Iran grows as Zahedan violence fuels Baloch movement

Unrest in Iran grows as Zahedan violence fuels Baloch movement

The convulsions in Iran over the hijab protests and the killings in Iran's south-eastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan are fuelling the…

3 years ago
Pakistan loses its second military helicopter in two months—Baloch insurgents claim responsibilityPakistan loses its second military helicopter in two months—Baloch insurgents claim responsibility

Pakistan loses its second military helicopter in two months—Baloch insurgents claim responsibility

Pakistan has lost its second military helicopter in Balochistan in two months, with the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claiming that…

3 years ago
Has Turkey detained and handed over BRA chief Gulzar Imam to Pakistan?Has Turkey detained and handed over BRA chief Gulzar Imam to Pakistan?

Has Turkey detained and handed over BRA chief Gulzar Imam to Pakistan?

Pakistani spy agencies have reportedly arrested Gulzar Imam, one of the top Baloch rebel commanders fighting for a separate Balochistan…

3 years ago
Pakistan accused of systematic custody killings in Ziarat encounter in BalochistanPakistan accused of systematic custody killings in Ziarat encounter in Balochistan

Pakistan accused of systematic custody killings in Ziarat encounter in Balochistan

<p> Baloch National Movement (BNM), the Baloch nationalist organisation seeking independence from Pakistan has said that security forces kidnapped 46…

3 years ago
Is a watery grave for three Baloch activists a coincidence or murder?Is a watery grave for three Baloch activists a coincidence or murder?

Is a watery grave for three Baloch activists a coincidence or murder?

<p> The body of Saqib Karim was found on the seashore in Azerbaijan capital Baku on July 8. Saqib had…

3 years ago
Controversy over Pak army’s revenge killings in Balochistan refuses to die, judicial inquiry soughtControversy over Pak army’s revenge killings in Balochistan refuses to die, judicial inquiry sought

Controversy over Pak army’s revenge killings in Balochistan refuses to die, judicial inquiry sought

<p> The Balochistan provincial government has written a letter to the Balochistan High Court (BHC) seeking a judicial inquiry into…

3 years ago
CPEC is a military project for the benefit of China, says Baloch activist Naela QuadriCPEC is a military project for the benefit of China, says Baloch activist Naela Quadri

CPEC is a military project for the benefit of China, says Baloch activist Naela Quadri

<p> Hitting out at the mega billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that seeks to link China with the Arabian…

3 years ago
India’s support to the Baloch can contain Pakistan and eliminate terrorism from South Asia: Naela Quadri BalochIndia’s support to the Baloch can contain Pakistan and eliminate terrorism from South Asia: Naela Quadri Baloch

India’s support to the Baloch can contain Pakistan and eliminate terrorism from South Asia: Naela Quadri Baloch

<p> Well-known Baloch activist Professor Naela Quadri Baloch is in India, touring the country and garnering support for the recently…

3 years ago
Activists plan international campaign to sanction Pakistan over human rights violations in BalochistanActivists plan international campaign to sanction Pakistan over human rights violations in Balochistan

Activists plan international campaign to sanction Pakistan over human rights violations in Balochistan

<p> A number of Baloch activists gathered at the British Parliament on Tuesday to chalk out an international campaign to…

3 years ago
Balochistan people feel marginalised as Pakistan settles outsiders in province to change demographicsBalochistan people feel marginalised as Pakistan settles outsiders in province to change demographics

Balochistan people feel marginalised as Pakistan settles outsiders in province to change demographics

<p> Pakistan keeps finding unique ways to harass its estranged Baloch community. The Pakistani establishment—the military and the spy agencies,…

3 years ago

Pakistan is hurtling along the path of multiple implosions: Dr Naseer Dashti

<p> The first thing that strikes you about Dr Naseer Dashti—foremost Baloch intellectual and author, is his carefree and cheerful…

3 years ago

Desperate Pakistan launches air strikes in Noshki, Kalat areas of Balochistan

<p> The social media in Balochistan is buzzing with activity about a renewed military operation by the Pakistani military in…

3 years ago

Pashtuns are being pushed towards terrorism to prevent them from catching up with the Punjabis: Aziz Baloch

<p> The Baloch diaspora has ensured that their voice is amplified across key constituencies—US Congressmen, parliaments in Europe and MPs…

3 years ago

Determined diaspora from Balochistan lobbies US Congressmen over human rights violations in Pak

<p> On Tuesday, the president of the Baloch American Congress (BAC), Tara Chand, held a virtual meeting with US Congressman…

3 years ago

Balochistan slips on human rights as fake encounters, targeted killings and torture go up, says HR body

<p> Fake encounters, State-sponsored kidnappings, extra-judicial and targeted killings, collective punishment have all shown an increase in Pakistan's largest province…

3 years ago

In depth: How Baloch armed organisations are keeping Pakistani army on the tenterhooks

<p> With time taking its toll on memory, fewer people are aware that Balochistan was an independent country for almost…

3 years ago