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Balochistan: Dead Body of Turbat Resident Found in Rask

QUETTA: On Wednesday, December 19, 2024, the bullet-riddled body of a Baloch citizen was discovered by fuel carriers at the Pirkor border in Rask County, in Iranian-Occupied Balochistan. The deceased was later identified as Sajid Akbar, a resident of the Apsar area in Turbat, Pakistan-Occupied Balochistan. The body, which showed signs of severe bullet wounds, […]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

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

Balochistan: Chabahar Free Zone Organization Under Fire for Seizing Indigenous

DOZZAAP (ZAHEDAN): Residents of Chabahar in Iranian-occupied Balochistan have voiced strong opposition to the Free Zone Organization, accusing it of seizing indigenous lands and prioritising the interests of non-residents and foreign nationals over the development and well-being of the local Baloch population. According to the Baloch Activists Campaign, the Free Zone Organization has been systematically […]Read More

Balochistan: Pakistani Forces Continue Enforced Disappearances Unabated

QUETTA: The families of several individuals forcibly disappeared in Balochistan have urgently appealed for the safe return of their loved ones as reports of abductions by Pakistani security forces continue to surface. On December 12, Pakistani security forces forcibly disappeared Shah Jan son of Barkat Ali, from the Sari Kehn area in Turbat, Balochistan.  According […]Read More

Balochistan: Three Killed in Pakistani Airstrike in Panjgur

QUETTA: At least three people were killed this morning, December 13, when the Pakistani military launched an airstrike on the Sabz Koh area of Panjgur, located near the border with Saravan in Iranian-Occupied Balochistan. The attack, which occurred around 8 AM, involved the use of military helicopters and drones, and multiple explosions were heard in […]Read More

Balochistan: Girl Injured by Iranian Military Gunfire in Chabahar

DOZAAP (Zahedan) – A 5-year-old Baloch girl was injured by Iranian military gunfire in Chabahar on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, following a shooting incident involving a Toyota Land Cruiser. The child, identified as Dur Danag Razvi Moqadam, was struck in the leg by a bullet while out with her father. She has since undergone surgery […]Read More