Tags : Balochistan

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

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

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

Families Of Abducted Baloch Students Demand Justice

 QUETTA: The family of two abducted leaders of the Baloch Student Organisation (BSO) including Rizwana Baloch, the wife of Jiand Baloch, held an important press conference today to raise awareness about the ongoing oppression faced by their family and the broader Baloch nation. Rizwana Baloch said that on the night of July 26, the Central […]Read More

BYC Calls for Impartial Investigation Into Pakistani Army’s Accusations

QUETTA: The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the Pakistani military’s recent press conference, which targeted the committee and accused it of working on a foreign agenda. In a statement, the Committee’s spokesman said that the military’s actions are a clear indication of its fear of the growing strength and peaceful resistance of the […]Read More

BYC To Continue Gwadar Sit-in Despite ISPR Allegations

RAWALPINDI: Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of the Pakistan Army’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has alleged that the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and its leadership are proxies of terrorist organizations and criminal mafias, dismissing them as “nothing more than that.” He added, “You saw a spectacle in Gwadar over the last few days […]Read More

Sit-in Vigils Held in Other Cities as Gwadar Gathering Continues

QUETTA: The sit-in vigil organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) entered its ninth day on Monday, with thousands of people still present despite state threats, lockdowns, and various pressure tactics. In a statement, the BYC reported that similar sit-ins are being held in Shaal (Quetta), Panjgur, Turbat, and Nushki. These persistent demonstrations highlight the […]Read More

Balochistan Unrest: Baloch Diaspora Holds Protest Rally in Germany

HANNOVER: The Baloch diaspora in Germany organized a protest rally on Saturday in Hannover to condemn the ongoing state brutalities in Balochistan. The rally saw significant participation from the Baloch community in Germany. Demonstrators held placards protesting the recent crackdown on the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in Balochistan and the widespread state violence against peaceful […]Read More