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Topic: Balochistan

IS Khorasan Province declares ‘war’ against Baloch groups, activists. What it means for Af-Pak

ISKP sees Baloch separatists as secular, nationalists & pro-democracy—traits it calls ‘un-Islamic’. One analyst says Pakistan can ‘technically use IS against BLA’.

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.

Balochis want Modi to support them against Pakistan. ‘It’ll be a masterstroke’

In an open letter shared on X, Tara Chand Baloch, a former cabinet minister in Balochistan and the president of Washington-based Baloch American Congress, accused Pakistan of perpetrating grave human rights violations in the province.

India condoles Balochistan school bus attack, dismisses Pakistan’s claims as baseless

Pakistan accused India of involvement in suicide school bus bombing in Khuzdar that left 6 dead including 4 children. MEA has rejected the allegations as diversionary.

At least 5 people, including 3 children, killed in Pakistan school bus blast, suicide attack suspected

The incident occurred in Khuzdar district when a bus carrying schoolchildren was targeted, the army said in a statement. 38 people injured.

Baloch separatist group BLA claims it’s killed six Pakistan Army personnel in IED attack

Latest of 3 attacks claimed by Baloch Liberation Army targeted a military vehicle in the Geshtri area of Bolan, Balochistan. Besides the 6 fatalities, 5 soldiers were injured, too. 

Nishikant to Himanta, BJP leaders back ‘free Balochistan, split Pakistan’ after Pahalgam attack

India has used the Balochistan issue as a counterbalance for Kashmir in the past. In 2016, Modi created a diplomatic flutter after he referenced people of Balochistan in I-Day speech.

At the centre of Balochistan unrest, alleged enforced disappearances, ‘state violence’, police crackdown

Demonstrations erupted across Balochistan Saturday in response to a call by Baloch Yakjehti Committee, led by Mahrang Baloch, who was later arrested, along with other protesters.

Pakistan intensifies crackdown on activists amid criticism of its handling of Balochistan train hijack

FIRs have been filed against journalist Ahmad Noorani & advocate Shafiq Ahmad under amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for spreading fake news & promoting anti-state propaganda.

Jaffar Express hijack shows Pakistan’s failing grip on Balochistan. Govt should blame itself

Forced abductions of Balochis from across the country, unequitable distribution of resources, and unjust treatment have deepened the rift between the establishment and Balochistan.

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What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.