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TopicBalochistan

Topic: Balochistan

45 Pakistani soldiers killed in Balochistan in 4th attack this month; BLA claims responsibility

Pakistan Army launched Op Shaban this week amid coordinated militant attacks that killed 27 police officers in Mangi Dam area of Ziarat district and 11 Pakistani soldiers in Lasbela.

EU report flags disappearances in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan; warns Pakistan trade benefits at risk

Report says ensuring accountability for human rights violations is among key priorities of future engagement. Pakistan is EU’s largest Generalised System of Preferences beneficiary.

Pakistan gives life sentence to Baloch activist—some call it funeral of democracy

Mahrang Baloch is the public face of a movement demanding accountability for alleged forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations in Balochistan.

Pakistan court hands human rights activist Mahrang Baloch life term over cop’s death during 2025 protests

Mahrang has emerged as the public face of a movement demanding accountability for alleged enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and other abuses in Balochistan.

Kargil déjà vu: Crying ‘Pakistani soldiers’ in Baloch rebels’ custody show IDs, Islamabad stays mum

BLA reiterates its demand for release of detained Baloch rebels in exchange for the captives. BLA’s 7-day ultimatum ends soon, after which the outfit has warned of executing them.

Shehbaz Sharif’s adviser says Balochis have no human rights. ‘Military-elite coordination’

Rana Sanaullah was speaking at a session titled ‘Is There a Political Will to Solve the Crisis in Balochistan?’ at the Asma Jahangir Conference 2026 on Sunday.

US voices support for Pakistan, backs ‘efforts to hold Balochistan attackers accountable’

Baloch Liberation Army launched coordinated assaults across 12 districts in Jan-end, while Pakistan intensified ops against the separatist militants, accusing India of external support.

BLA launches wave of ‘coordinated attacks’ across 12 sites in Balochistan, 10 Pakistani soldiers killed

In a statement, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) called the attacks launch of 2nd phase of ‘Operation Herof’ under which they had carried out coordinated strikes in 2024 too.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

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.

On Camera

India-Bangladesh ties need to move beyond Sheikh Hasina

If a July movement was required to oust Sheikh Hasina, her comeback would need another movement backed by Awami League cadre and supporters.

House panel urges faster domestic gas production as LNG import dependence nearly doubled in 10 yrs

Committee says LNG imports have doubled in a decade to 26.96 MMT, accounting for nearly 50% of India's gas demand. The panel calls for accelerated exploration & offshore production.

Saudi, Turkey & Pakistan sign defence pact, committing to ‘treat attack on one as attack on all’

Agreement follows nearly year of negotiations. Its signing in Mecca lends symbolic significance. Earlier reports had indicated Egypt too would sign it, but it did not.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.