BLA Accepts Responsibility for Two Attacks, Warns Against 14 August

QUETTA: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has issued a warning that any events associated with Pakistan’s Independence Day on 14 August in occupied Balochistan will be targeted. The BLA spokesperson, Azad Baloch, in its media statement, said that the Baloch nation has rejected Pakistan’s purported Independence Day and urged the Baloch people, as well as […]Read More

Baloch Community in Norway Protests Against Human Rights Violations in

OSLO: The Baloch community in Norway staged a protest in front of the Norwegian Parliament on Saturday to condemn the ongoing enforced disappearances and human rights violations against the Baloch people in Balochistan, including Gwadar, and to decry the oppression faced by Baloch people in Iran. The protest saw a significant turnout, with a large […]Read More

Sister of Abducted Baloch Doctor Pleads for His Release

QUETTA: The sister of Dr. Abdul Hai, a Baloch doctor who has been missing since June 1, 2024, made a heartfelt appeal to journalists on Sunday, seeking their support in raising awareness about her brother’s enforced disappearance. Addressing the press, she expressed her gratitude to the journalist community, hoping they would help amplify the voice […]Read More

Pakistani Forces Abduct Seven Baloch Youth in 24 Hours, Kill

QUETTA: In the past 24 hours, Pakistani forces have forcibly abducted at least seven Baloch individuals from the Kech district in Balochistan. According to reports, on Saturday, August 10, four people were abducted from the Kech district, identified as Waleed Hameed, Nazir Umaid, Hanif Umaid, and Nasram Pir Bakhsh. Relatives of the abducted individuals have […]Read More

August 11 Independence Day Of One Portion Of Balochistan: FBM

London, August 11, 2024 — The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) has issued a statement marking August 11 as a pivotal day in the history of Balochistan, commemorating it as the day when a portion of Balochistan gained independence from British colonial rule in 1947. This date is celebrated as a testament to the enduring spirit […]Read More

Balochistan: Families threaten to resume protest

QUETTA – Families of six young men who were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces on July 19th have demanded their immediate release and accountability from the authorities. The incident occurred in the village of Kocho Grisha, where residents say that at around 4 a.m., state security personnel from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrived […]Read More

Free Balochistan Movement Announces Social Media Campaign on August 11

LONDON: The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) has announced plans for a social media campaign on August 11 to commemorate Balochistan’s Independence Day. In a statement, the movement highlighted that on August 11, 1947, the British administration officially declared the independence of Balochistan. This event took place during the broader decolonisation of the subcontinent, where countries […]Read More

Hyrbyair Marri Calls for Balochistan’s Unification

LONDON: Hyrbyair Marri, the president of the Free Balochistan Movement, on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), called for the unification and liberation of Balochistan. Marri, a prominent leader in the Baloch freedom movement, drew parallels between the historical unification of East and West Germany and the current divided and occupied state […]Read More

Gwadar Rally Highlights Baloch Solidarity and Resistance

GWADAR, Balochistan – A significant rally led by Dr. Mahrang Baloch took place Thursday evening at Padizir Marine Drive, organised by the Baloch Solidarity Committee (BYC).  The event saw a large turnout, including many women, as participants marched from Syed Yadgar Chowk to the sit-in vigil where a gathering was held. During her address, Dr. […]Read More

Gwadar Remains Under Siege: Buses Banned from Boarding More Than

QUETTA: Under a new law, passenger buses heading to Gwadar must obtain permission from the provincial government’s Deputy Commissioner (DC). According to the details, the Deputy Commissioner has ordered passenger buses travelling to Gwadar to obtain an NOC (No Objection Certificate) because, without this NOC, no passenger bus will be allowed to proceed with its […]Read More