Tag: Balochistan
Terror Watch | 18th Sept 2023
Three grenades, pistol found with threatening letter composed by unknown outfit in Islamabad; two policemen gunned down in separate target killings in North Waziristan and Quetta.
Are the Baloch in Favour of A PM From Balochistan?
The appointment of the new interim prime minister has raised concerns regarding his previous remarks about enforced disappearances. Akhtar Mengal criticized the nomination.
Civil Society Rallies Against killing of Blasphemy Accused in Turbat
Civil Society in Kech leads a silent rally demanding justice for Abdul Rauf Barkat who was shot dead on blasphemy accusation.
Activist Imdad Joyo killed in tribal clash in Jhal Magsi
Imdad Joyo, a farmers' rights activist, was killed in a tribal clash in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi district. The police seized the body from the family to halt their protests, while the Levies have allegedly refused to register an FIR.
HRCP demands end to law enforcement interference in Balochistan’s affairs
The HRCP in its fact-finding report on Balochistan demands to end the interference of law enforcement and security agencies in Balochistan’s political affairs and civilian administrative matters.
Hundreds of women protesters took to the streets of Gwadar to press for the...
Hundreds of burqa-clad women marched in Gwadar demanding the release of Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman, Haq Do Tehreek chief. Led by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed, they chanted against the governments and called for ending enforced disappearances. Rehman's bail has been granted in 18/19 cases, but he remains in custody.
Marri tribe sit-in outside Quetta CM House after brutal murders
Sit-in by Marri tribals in Quetta continues for the second day outside CM house. They demand justice for the brutal murder of Khan Muhamad Marri's wife and two sons. The incident is linked to a video posted by a minister's estranged son, accusing the minister of subjecting Marri's family to abuse in his private jail.
Rights Watch | 26 December 2022
Six security personnel were killed in terrorist attacks in Balochistan.
On Sunday, six security personnel, including a captain, were killed and at least 17 people...
Damaged houses: Chaman flood victims await govt funds
Shelterless flood victims in Chaman complain of delay in the promised government assistance in rebuilding houses destroyed in recent floods
Displaced families from Jacobabad fail to find help in Kalat City
Around 30 displaced families with sick children and women from flood-hit Jacobabad in Sindh have relocated to Balochistan’s Kalat city, only to find no support.