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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Balochistan

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.

Number of Indian students going to Canada drops by 41%. Russia sees an uptick

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Watch CutTheClutter: Balochistan’s long insurgency, Leftist rebels & Pakistan’s terror ranking

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.

Pakistan train hijack: Army says rescue ops successful, all insurgents killed, 300+ hostages rescued

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.

Pakistan train hijack: In ‘final’ warning, Baloch separatists say free prisoners or hostages face trial

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.

On Camera

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.