We are arming our nation's daughters with ideology and a thinking pattern: Banok Karima Baloch
Pakistani security forces are alleged to have dumped the body of eighth grader Abdul Majeed Zehri on Rabia Khuzdari Road, five days after abducting him. Abdul Majeed was picked up by armed men from the Al-Basit medical store, Omar Farooq Chawk, on October 18.
Top Balochistan minister alleges extrajudicial killings
The body of a lawyer from the Balochistan capital of Quetta, who was abducted by Pakistan's Military Intelligence last month was found from the nearby town of Mastung Sunday evening.
Baloch Hal editorial: Dead BodyISTAN
The recovery of the dead bodies of nine Baloch political workers, students and a journalist from different parts of Balochistan, within only 36 hours has sent shock waves across the province. People's Eid celebrations were ruined after receiving the bullet-riddled dead bodies of Baloch youth, most of whom were in their 20s. While enraged Balochs decided to observe a complete shutter down and wheel jam strike in many districts of Balochistan, the complete silence of the provincial governor and the chief minister is a testament of the two top officials' utter indifference towards the sufferings of the indigenous people of this province.
Saving Balochistan
The United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan are presently home to a growing number of Baloch dissidents who feel insecure in Pakistan and are disillusioned with Islamabad. One had an opportunity to meet two prominent Baloch figures during a recent visit to London. One was Mir Suleman Dawood Khan, the Khan of Kalat, or Begler Begi (in Balochi language) as the past rulers of the state used to be called. The other was Nawabzada Hyrbyar Marri, the son of veteran Baloch politician Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri. Both no longer see a future for the Baloch people in the federation of Pakistan.
From Asaap to Baloch Hal
"Yes, he is so talented. That is why I am saying you suggest him to slow down his pace. He is advancing too fast. "They" can do anything with him," said this German journalist of Lahori origin just two and half years ago while expressing her sincere views about this talented friend of mine. Only two and half years later, the government, which is always averse to truth, has made the first attack by banning Malik Siraj Akbar's online newspaper.
Genocide and gross human rights violations in Balochistan
In 2010, violence has surged in Balochistan. Human rights activists are concerned about an increase in target killings. Human Rights group Amnesty International called on Pakistan to investigate the torture and killing of more than 40 political leaders and activists in the region from June to September in 2010 against a backdrop of increasing political unrest and Pakistani military activities in the southwestern province which borders Iran and Afghanistan.
The Baloch Hal Banned
QUETTA/ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has decided to ban Balochistan's first online English newspaper, The Baloch Hal, on the advice of sensitive government departments, reported Dawn News.
New claims of murder and torture at hands of Pakistan military: victim, an 8th grade student
Pakistani security forces are alleged to have dumped the body of eighth grader Abdul Majeed Zehri on Rabia Khuzdari Road, five days after abducting him. Abdul Majeed was picked up by armed men from the Al-Basit medical store, Omar Farooq Chawk, on October 18.
US to cut aid to Pakistan military units over human rights abuses
The US government plans to cut military aid to several Pakistani military units as punishment for human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial executions, according to senior officials. But at the same time, the Obama administration is reportedly in the final stages of agreeing a new $2bn (£1.28bn) aid package for Pakistan to pay for equipment needed in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
In the region: Local builders risk losing out in Afghanistan's Helmand province
US Marines and local businessmen are laying down the foundations for reconstruction in one of the Taliban's biggest strongholds in Afghanistan. But Helmand is likely to remain a place where many die and a few get rich.
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