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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

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 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

Gwadar Protest Enters the Eighth Day, Situation Remains Tense

QUETTA: The ongoing protests in Gwadar, led by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), have entered their eighth day, with tensions running high due to a curfew and communication blackout imposed by the Pakistani government. The protests, initially sparked by a state forces crackdown on peaceful demonstrations, have drawn attention to severe shortages of food, medicine, […]Read More