ISKP sees Baloch separatists as secular, nationalists & pro-democracy—traits it calls ‘un-Islamic’. One analyst says Pakistan can ‘technically use IS against BLA’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forced abductions of Balochis from across the country, unequitable distribution of resources, and unjust treatment have deepened the rift between the establishment and Balochistan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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