Tags : Freedom struggle

Balochistan: Surge in state violence including extrajudicial killings and enforced

Faiz Baluch 18th February 2025

QUETTA: A recent wave of extrajudicial killings, torture, and intimidation in Balochistan has raised grave concerns among human rights organisations and activists. On February 3rd, two Baloch youths, Shukrullah and Nadeem Baloch, were detained by Frontier Corps personnel at the Washbood checkpoint in Panjgur’s Rakshan area. Merely two days later, Shukrullah’s mutilated body was discovered, while […]Read More

Human Rights Violations in Balochistan: BYC Highlights Forced Disappearances and

Faiz Baluch 14th February 2025

QUETTA: In a press conference on Wednesday, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) raised alarms about a sharp increase in human rights violations in Balochistan, calling on journalists, human rights organisations and International Community to help expose the atrocities and take action to end the ongoing crisis. The conference, led by prominent human rights activists, focused […]Read More

State-backed Sardars and Zehri Incident

Faiz Baluch 14th February 2025

By Hammal Baloch The recent tragic incident in Khuzdar, where Asma Baloch was abducted from her home, has sparked widespread protests in Khuzdar and other parts of Balochistan. Her abduction was deeply disturbing and sent shockwaves throughout Baloch society. Unfortunately, this is not the first such incident; similar cases have occurred in the past. This […]Read More

A Deliberate Diversion

Faiz Baluch 13th February 2025

In Balochistan, calls for justice and accountability are sometimes drowned out by deliberate diversions, aimed at deflecting attention from the real perpetrators behind the ongoing Baloch genocide. While the international community and human rights organisations focus on the atrocities committed by the Pakistani state, certain activists from pro-independence political parties are attempting to mislead the […]Read More

Balochistan: Nine Baloch Youth Forcibly Disappeared in a Single Day

Faiz Baluch 11th February 2025

QUETTA: Pakistani security forces conducted multiple raids and offensives across various areas of Pasni, in the Gwadar district, during the early hours of February 10. These military operations led to the enforced disappearance of nine Baloch youth, further escalating concerns over the ongoing human rights violations in Balochistan. According to local sources, the individuals taken […]Read More

Balochistan: Pakistan Army-Backed Death Squad Abducts Baloch Woman

Faiz Baluch 6th February 2025

QUETTA: A major protest has erupted in Khuzdar following the forcible abduction of Asma Jattak Baloch by a government-backed armed group linked to former Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri. The abduction, which took place last night, has sparked outrage among local residents, who have staged a sit-in on the main RCD road, blocking traffic for […]Read More

Balochistan: Son and Relative of Sachan School Director Go Missing

Faiz Baluch 6th February 2025

QUETTA: Kamal Sharif, a 17-year-old second-year student, and his close relative, Ehsan Sarwar, have been missing since 9 AM on Tuesday (February 4, 2025), sparking concern among their families and the local community. Their phones have remained off since that morning, raising fears of foul play. Kamal Sharif is the son of Sharif Zakar, the […]Read More

Balochistan: Deputy Superintendent of Jail Killed in Quetta, BLA Claims

Faiz Baluch 5th February 2025

Quetta: Police have confirmed that Muhammad Qasim Raisani, the Deputy Superintendent of Jail, was killed on Jail Road in Quetta, Balochistan, on Tuesday. According to police, unknown attackers opened fire on Qasim’s vehicle, killing him instantly. The attackers fled the scene immediately after the assault. Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched a search […]Read More

Kalat Attack and Pakistan Military’s False Claims

Faiz Baluch 1st February 2025

The recent operation by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in the Manguchar area of Kalat has once again brought the issue of military accountability and truth to the forefront. While the BLA says it successfully executed a strategic attack, the response from Pakistan’s military has raised more questions than answers, especially regarding the misleading statements […]Read More

Balochistan: BLA Claims Success in Kalat Operation, Rejects ISPR’s Claims

Faiz Baluch 1st February 2025

QUETTA: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed a successful operation in Kalat, which it says resulted in the temporary control of the city for nine hours, during which at least 25 Pakistani military personnel were killed. The BLA fighters executed the operation under their “Stay, Hit and Run” guerrilla strategy, aiming to weaken enemy […]Read More