Balochistan

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Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. (File Photo)

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Pakistan: The Balochistan Conundrum By Tilak Devasher ICWA & HarperCollins pp 356; Rs 899

Where insurgency has endured in Pakistan

Balochistan’s accession to Pakistan is as controversial as that of J&K; in fact, even more so.

11 Oct 2019 5:46 AM

‘Balochistan is ruled by the Pakistan army directly from Islamabad. The people are exploited by the Central government and their resources were taken away from them and used in other parts of Pakistan,’ added Hamdam. (Photo: ANI)

There has never been democracy in Balochistan: BHRC vice chief Hassan Hamdam

‘The situation is very bad in Balochistan as Pakistan is kidnapping, killing and dumping people every day,’ Hassan Hamdam said.

12 Sep 2019 6:12 PM

In 1992, a military crackdown was launched against the Mohajirs in Karachi. The MQM said this is still in full swing and thousands have been extrajudicially executed and many disappeared. (Photo: ANI)

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It might also be possible that the oppressed people would launch a united freedom movement under one platform, he opined.

25 Aug 2019 6:42 PM

Pakistan is a key player in the talks between the Taliban and the US in an effort to end the war in Afghanistan and allow withdrawal of American troops. (Photo: AFP / File)

Won't derail peace talks with US despite blast in Balochistan: Afghan Taliban

The brother of Taliban chief was among 7 people killed when a powerful bomb ripped through a Balochistan mosque during Friday prayers.

18 Aug 2019 2:01 PM

The Baloch people say that they got independence from the British on August 11, 1947. (Photo:ANI)

'We need India's support to free Balochistan from Pak,' say Balochistan activists

Balochistan, the most volatile province in the southwestern borders of Pakistan has been struggling since 1948 against Pakistani occupation.

15 Aug 2019 9:45 AM

Rattled by New Delhi's historic move, Islamabad had also condemned it as an "illegal aggression" and called on the international community, including the United Nations, the United States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, to interfere in the matter. (Photo: File)

#BalochistanSolidarityDay and #14AugustBlackDay trend on Pak's Independence Day

Balochistan, the most volatile province in the southwestern borders of Pakistan has been struggling since 1948 against Pakistani occupation.

14 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

Soon after Shah's announcement was immediately followed by the massive uproar in the Upper House with opposition MPs protesting in the Well of the House. (Photo: ANI)

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Islamabad abolished the State Subject Rule in Gilgit Baltistan in 1984, which resulted in demographic changes in the territory. People from different parts of Pakistan are free to purchase land there. (Photo: Representational)

Pakistan has been changing demography of PoK, Gilgit Baltistan, say activists

Islamabad has gradually diluted its constitution in order to facilitate outsiders to grab land and resources of illegally occupied areas.

01 Aug 2019 7:10 PM

Khan was addressing a massive gathering of Pakistani-Americans when the Baloch youths suddenly stood up from their seats and started raising the slogan. (Photo: File)

Watch: Slogans for independent Balochistan raised as Imran Khan’s address in US

Balochs living in US have been raising their voice against atrocities and human rights violations in Balochistan by Pak security forces.

22 Jul 2019 9:55 AM

The plane had unfurled banners in the sky bearing slogans 'World Must Speak Up For Balochistan' written in big bold black and red letters. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-Pakistan poster spotted outside Lord's stadium before WC final in London

Digital poster displayed ‘Help end enforced disappearances in Balochistan’ written in bold letters against yellow and black background.

14 Jul 2019 8:40 PM

‘The Baloch Republican Party and World Baloch Organisation have started an international awareness campaign (in this regard),’ President of Baloch Republican Party Brahumdagh Bugti said in a video message. (photo: ANI)

Pak using enforced disappearances to crush voices of the oppressed: Baloch activist

‘We urge international community to take action against enforced disappearances of Baloch and other people in Pakistan,’ the activist said.

25 Jun 2019 2:08 PM

Balochistan province's former Chief Minister Sardar Akhtar Mengal has said that 80 per cent of Pakistanis are traitors. (Photo: ANI)

80 per cent Pakistanis are traitors: Former CM of Balochistan

At least three people, including a religious leader, were killed and 28 wounded after an explosion rocked a mosque on Monday.

30 May 2019 4:28 PM

A picture taken on March 8, 2019 shows a general view of the five-star Pearl Continental hotel located in Gwadar, Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Armed militants storm 5-star hotel in Pak, 4 killed

Balochistan information Minister Zahoor Balidi said all persons inside the hotel have been safely evacuated.

12 May 2019 5:42 AM

The hotel, frequented by business and leisure travellers, is located on the Koh-e-Batil hill, south of West Bay on Fish Harbour road in Gwadar. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Armed militants storm 5-star hotel in Pakistan's Gwadar port

All foreign and local guests staying at the hotel have been safely evacuated.

11 May 2019 7:35 PM

They stopped a bus on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan's Ormara area. (FIle Photo)

14 passengers shot dead after being offloaded from bus in Pakistan

Unidentified gunmen shot dead at least 14 passengers after forcing them to disembark from a bus on a highway in Balochistan.

18 Apr 2019 11:25 AM

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27 May 2018 2:45 AM

New Delhi is developing infrastructure in a part of the port which is expected to give stiff competition to the nearby Gwadar port in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province which is being developed with Chinese help. (Photo: AP)

It is for Iran to choose partners, says India

We continue to work with Iran on the full and effective operationalisation of the Chabahar Port,” the MEA added.

16 Mar 2018 2:02 AM

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