In Episode 1621, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores the roots of the Balochistan insurgency and the key factors that enabled the Jaffar Express hijacking.
Before the Pakistan Army's announcement, BLA claimed it had killed 50 passengers Wednesday evening. It had earlier said it was holding 214 people, mostly security personnel.
The group, which seeks independence for Balochistan, says govt has 24 hours to meet demand. It claims it's holding at least 214 security personnel hostage.
Hostage crisis began Tuesday when Baloch Liberation Army militants hijacked Jaffar Express near Machh in Bolan district. Dozens of hostages have been rescued so far.
In recent years, Balochistan has seen new democratic movements. While Pakistan Army may not welcome another insurgency, this is preferable to mass challenges to its authority.
The Sunday attack allegedly targeted convoy of Chinese nationals employed by Port Qasim Electric Power Company. China has demanded a thorough probe & strict punishment for perpetrators.
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.
Karachi suicide bomber Shari Baloch’s death may be an act of terrorism but it rips through the silence that the Pakistani State had enforced about Balochistan.
Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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