BALOCHISTAN ACCOUNTABILITY
LPG cylinder costs Rs 10,000 in Pakistan as border closure triggers shortages, 6,000 dealer shops shut
Pakistan's LPG crisis has pushed prices to Rs 750 per kilogram in some areas, taking cylinder costs above Rs 10,000. The Gabd-Rimdan crossing with Iran has reopened after a week-long suspension, but dealers are protesting alleged harassment by enforcement agencies. With market rates far above the official price, households are struggling to secure affordable cooking fuel.
Balochistan police accused of brutal killings in Quetta
A grieving mother from Sariab in Balochistan has accused a senior police officer of murder. Bibi Sharaf claims her son, Noorullah, and his friend were shot while returning from a picnic. She alleges that the police are trying to cover up the incident and has filed multiple complaints for justice. Despite her repeated efforts, authorities have not responded to her requests for legal action.
Pakistan violence-linked fatalities surge 83 per cent in Q3 2026: Report
A report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies reveals a dramatic surge in violence-related deaths in Pakistan. Compared to previous quarters, fatalities soared by 83 percent in the third quarter of 2026, primarily affecting Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The bulk of these deaths were attributed to criminal elements, underlining a deepening crisis in internal security across the nation.
Experts back India's stand on Indus Waters Treaty at UNHRC sidelines conference
Experts at a UNHRC conference backed India's Indus Waters Treaty stance. They argued for examining the treaty in the context of security and human rights. Pakistan's conduct affected the treaty's spirit, according to one speaker. Domestic factors contribute to Pakistan's water challenges, it was noted. The conference highlighted community water rights beyond bilateral agreements.
Baloch communities facing systematic repression, claims BYC leader Sabiha Baloch
Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader Sabiha Baloch alleges identity is a mark of suspicion. Baloch communities face systematic repression and state persecution across Pakistan. Civilians in Balochistan experience drone attacks and airstrikes, while Karachi residents face raids. Forced disappearances and persecution are highlighted by a social media campaign. The campaign urges an end to enforced disappearances and persecution of Baloch people.
Protests erupt in Balochistan after reported Pakistani airstrike kills over people
Protests erupted in Surab after a Pakistani military airstrike killed over twenty people. The aerial attack reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children. Local residents transported the injured and deceased to the District Headquarters Hospital. Relatives placed bodies on the N-25 highway, initiating a sit-in protest. The incident drew condemnation from political and civil society organizations.
Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service delayed again due to security concerns
The Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service faced another delay. Security clearance issues in Balochistan province have halted its resumption. This route has seen frequent disruptions due to insurgent attacks. Passenger trains on the Quetta route have also been targeted. Authorities are awaiting security clearance for the freight service to restart operations.
Pakistan's drone strike on civilians in Quetta triggers fury, internet blackout across Balochistan
A drone strike in Pakistan's Quetta region has critically injured at least nine people. The army claims it targeted terrorists in the Chiltan Mountain range. However, witnesses report the victims were unarmed civilians enjoying a picnic. The incident occurred at Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park. Authorities have ordered a probe into the strike.
Pakistan's disappearing Baloch: Another youth abducted as enforced disappearances continue unchecked
The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons protest in Quetta has reached its 5,962nd day. A new case of enforced disappearance involves Saqib Ahmed Buzdar. His family alleges he was taken by state-affiliated individuals. The VBMP is demanding his immediate recovery or production in court. This ongoing crisis highlights serious concerns about justice and accountability in Balochistan.
Scorching heat, unyielding resolve: Baloch activists risk lives in hunger strike amid Pakistan genocide
Baloch activists in Turbat are holding a hunger strike. They protest against enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee demands the release of detained leaders. A separate protest blocks a highway in Mastung. Demonstrators seek the return of Azizur Rehman. Families fear police action. Protesters document abuses for international bodies. They seek human rights intervention in Balochistan.
Baloch journalist Abdul Latif killed in cold blood as crackdown on press escalates in Pakistan
In Balochistan, journalist Abdul Latif Baloch was assassinated in his home in Awaran district, allegedly by state-backed militias, according to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. Known for reporting on human rights violations, his death highlights the dangers faced by journalists in the region.
Pakistan's hybrid regime in deep Ba-locha-istan state
Pakistan's army blamed the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and India for a recent Baloch train hijacking, vowing retaliation. Balochistan National Party has countered, claiming worsening conditions and accusing the army of atrocities. The conflict could escalate, affecting the region and Pakistan's foreign relations.
Over 340 terrorists killed in first 10 months in Pakistan; highest terror incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistani security forces eliminated 341 terrorists in ten months, disrupting networks and neutralizing threats. 2,801 intelligence-based operations were conducted, leading to the proscription of four more terrorist organizations. Terrorism incidents, primarily targeting law enforcement, claimed 924 lives, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan most affected.
Bomb in Pakistan kills three members of Imran Khan's PTI, party says
"Three workers of Tehreek-e-Insaf are martyred and 7 are injured," Provincial General Secretary Balochistan for PTI, Salar Khan Kakar, said in a video message shared on PTI's X account.
14 Pakistani soldiers killed as militants ambush two vehicles carrying security forces in restive Balochistan
According to a statement by the Pakistan Army, the incident happened when terrorists ambushed two vehicles carrying soldiers from Pasni to the Ormara area of Gwadar district of the province.
Baloch nationalist leaders encouraged by PM Narendra Modi's supportive words
Thanking Modi for his statement on Balochistan, Brahumdagh Bugti, president of the Baloch Republican Party in a video statement, hoped that the Indian government.
ISIS on rise in Pakistan: report
Pakistan has been denying that ISIS had an organised presence in the country, even though the terrorist group has claimed responsibility for several other attacks in Baluchistan in recent years.
Pakistan embarrassed as Baloch activists in Germany chant anti-Pakistan, pro-Modi slogans
Many of the Baloch activists were flying the Indian flag and shouting pro-Modi slogans at a rally they held in the town of Leipzig, Times Now reported.
Bilawal Bhutto blasts PM Narendra Modi for Balochistan comments
He said that his party along with all democratic forces of Pak have condemned outrageous remarks of Modi and asked him to allow right of self-determination to people.
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