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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicBalochistan

Topic: Balochistan

Baloch leaders thank Salman Khan for ‘recognising’ their identity. Pakistanis aren’t happy

Baloch activists call Salman Khan’s comment a “long-overdue acknowledgment”, a watershed moment.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

‘After Sabeen’ documentary is an act of remembrance. Pakistani activist was killed in 2015

The discussion on After Sabeen featured the film's director Schokofeh Kamiz as well as renowned Indian documentary maker Anand Patwardhan.

India needs a clear Balochistan strategy. ‘Enemy of my enemy’ approach won’t work

Confronting only secular insurgents in Pakistan, while overlooking jihadist groups operating from Iran, will do little to change the broader strategic equilibrium. History underlines this point.

Viral video of Pakistan honour killing sparks outrage, demands for justice

While hundreds of so-called honour killings occur in Pakistan yearly with little outcry, a viral video of a couple killed over adultery in the desert sparks rare national outrage.

‘Beacon of hope for oppressed nations’—Baloch leader’s letter to PM as Parliament debates Op Sindoor

New Delhi: In a letter addressed to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior government leaders, Baloch representative Mir Yar has extended “unconditional moral...

Pakistan wants to revive jirgas—council of elders who ordered honour killing of Baloch couple

The killings have raised questions around institutional complicity, lack of enforcement, and the Pakistani government’s intent to revive a deeply flawed system.

Armed men kill 9 bus passengers after abducting them in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Passengers were abducted from multiple buses Thursday evening, said Baloch government spokesperson Shahid Rind. No organisation has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Pakistan fabricates terror charges, manipulates courts to frame Baloch leaders, says a Baloch group

Allegation comes after key Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders abruptly shifted from preventive detention under Pakistan's 'order maintenance' laws to terrorism custody on 8 July.

Why do we pretend SCO still works? China runs it, shields Pakistan, sidelines India

India must now seriously reconsider its involvement in SCO, where China’s writ runs large, Pakistan’s terror networks are never condemned, and Delhi's interests are ignored.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.