U.S. Sanctions Four Entities Linked to Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program

WASHINGTON DC: The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four entities connected to Pakistan’s ballistic missile development, citing concerns over the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and the risks posed by the nation’s expanding missile capabilities. The U.S. Department of the Treasury is designating the following entities under Executive Order 13382, which […]Read More

Balochistan: Educational Institutions Under Militarisation

By Faisal Baloch Balochistan, which has already been plunged into a deep abyss of oppression, coercion, and exploitation, is now witnessing its educational institutions fall victim to yet another grave conspiracy. Following the Bolan Medical College and the University of Balochistan, the University of Lasbela is now being systematically taken over by military forces under […]Read More

Nationalism: Its Concepts and Variants

By Advocate Sadiq Raisani There are many concepts of nationalism in contemporary discourse. Generally, nationalism is understood simply as “the loyalty, love, and devotion of a citizen to their nation.” However, the term “nationalism” is now used in both positive and negative contexts, making it essential to examine this political concept more deeply, within its […]Read More

Balochistan: Elderly Scholar Denied Medical Leave Amid Health Decline

DOZZAAP (ZAHEDAN): A prominent Baloch cleric and Imam of Rask, Mawlana Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, is facing a rapid decline in health while imprisoned in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad in Iran. Reports indicate that Naqshbandi, who suffers from heart disease, diabetes, and severe vision problems, is at risk of partial or even complete blindness. His family has […]Read More

The Parallel Fates of Syrian and Baloch Prisoners

By MB Marri The sight of prisoners emerging from the dark, oppressive cells of Syrian prisons is both haunting and profoundly moving. Their faces, etched with pain yet brimming with resilience, tell stories of unimaginable suffering and unyielding endurance. Witnessing their release awakened deep emotions within me, stirring memories of countless others still missing and […]Read More

Balochistan: CTD and Death Squad’s Personnel Injured in Harnai Attack

QUETTA: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a grenade attack on the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) office in Harnai on December 13, which resulted in six individuals being injured, including two CTD personnel and four members of the local Death Squad. According to a statement from Azad Baloch, the spokesperson for the BLA, […]Read More

Continuation of Baloch Genocide: Mass Execution of 9 Baloch Prisoners

DOZZAP (ZAHEDAN): Human rights organisations based in Iranian-occupied Balochistan have reported that on December 15, 2024, at least 9 Baloch prisoners were executed in Zahedan and Yazd prisons. Among those executed, 4 were in Zahedan, and 5 others in Yazd, all on charges related to drug offenses. However, activists and human rights groups have raised […]Read More