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Topic: Balochistan

Tension escalates: Pakistan carries out air strikes in Iran after bombing by Tehran in Balochistan

Pakistani Foreign Office confirms country's air force carried out air strikes near Saravan City in Iran Thursday, in retaliation to Tehran's missile and drone strikes in Pakistani territory Tuesday.

Pakistan warns Iran of ‘serious consequences’ after missile, drone attacks in Balochistan

Two bases of Balochi militant group Jaish al Adl in Pakistan were targeted by missiles Tuesday, a day after Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards attacked targets in Iraq, Syria.

Pakistanis hail journalist Mohammed Hanif after he returns state honour, compare him to Tagore

Support for the journalist is pouring in from the Baloch people. One even called Hanif’s act 'the brave face of journalism'. Support for the journalist is pouring in from the Baloch people. One even called Hanif’s act 'the brave face of journalism'.

Baloch women marched to Islamabad, told the world what Pakistan’s been doing in Balochistan

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.

Islamic State rising in Balochistan. Pakistan doesn’t have the resources to win this fight

The Taliban were once pushed back into Afghanistan by the Army. For a time, the Generals congratulated themselves, imagining their Taliban clients would keep things quiet.

Suicide bombing kills at least 52 in Pakistan’s Balochistan, over 50 injured

DIGP said the bomber detonated himself near DSP’s vehicle, adding that blast took place near a mosque where people were gathering for procession to mark Mohammad’s birthday.

Electoral ploy? Rights group questions Trudeau on silence in Karima Baloch case

Citing Canadian PM's actions on Nijjar killing, Baloch Human Rights Council urges probe in death of Karima Baloch, who was living in Canada for 5 years & was found dead in Toronto in 2020.

Balochistan is misunderstood. Its stunted development driving Pakistan back onto the rocks

A CPEC-proposed new road will devastate the local boat construction industry. The old town of Gwadar looks like a dump, but Rawalpindi doesn’t care.

Pakistan minister’s private jail had 3 dead—Balochistan case shows ‘law of the jungle supreme’

A Dawn editorial said ‘In large swathes of Pakistan, particularly Balochistan, the law has no meaning.’

CPEC made Gwadar look attractive to Pakistan. But ‘development’ ringing hollow to local people

Rather than ensuring people’s welfare and the survival of their professions, the Baloch government is making them dependent on foreign projects.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.