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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicBaloch

Topic: Baloch

Protests spark across Pakistan against forcible disappearances, killings of Baloch people

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders, in a X post, said Baloch families are sitting on roads, in heat, in rain only because the state has left them no other path.

Balochistan Liberation Front says ‘Op Baam’ complete after 84 attacks on Pakistani forces

The group says its 3-day attacks killed 50 Pakistani soldiers and injured 51. Nine alleged ‘intelligence agents’ were executed at a checkpoint in the Musakhel region, it said.

Uprising in Pakistan, hope in Agra’s ‘mini Balochistan’ where families still dream of a freed homeland

Agra is home to Balochi families, many of whose elders arrived after 1947. Though they consider themselves lucky to escape persecution, yearning of freedom from Pakistan remains.

Baloch protests continue undeterred in face of ‘continued use of violence’ by Pakistan security forces

Baloch people have been protesting 'continued oppression by Pakistan state'. Their demands include stopping use of force, releasing arrested participants, opening highways of Balochistan.

Pakistani State involved in the disappearance of protestors’ families, alleges Baloch activist

Activists like Mahrang Baloch are trying to seek international human rights support against the 'pressure created by the state to sabotage the Baloch struggle'.

Baloch women marched to Islamabad, told the world what Pakistan’s been doing in Balochistan

Balochistan's women and children who marched to Islamabad live in uncertainty, unsure if they are widowed or orphaned. Their demand from Pakistan Army and government to end enforced disappearances is now known globally.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.