WASHINGTON: The reported decision by the United States to block a Pakistan-China proposal to place the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade under the UN Security Council’s 1267 sanctions regime has drawn attention to a longstanding debate: whether Baloch insurgent groups can legitimately be categorized alongside transnational jihadist […]
World
Global Updates: Beyond Our Region.
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan and India engaged in a sharp diplomatic exchange at the UN General Assembly on Friday during the presentation of the UN Security Council’s Annual Report, with both sides offering opposing positions on the Kashmir dispute before the international body. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad called for […]
KARACHI, SINDH: The Sindhodesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) has claimed responsibility for the attack on a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police vehicle that took place late last night near Jamal Bridge on Karachi’s Super Highway, in which one officer was killed and another critically injured. The claim was made in an […]
BAJAUR, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: Armed militants launched an attack on a Pakistani military installation in the Loi Mamond area of Bajaur district on Thursday, with initial reports indicating a suspected suicide blast followed by an armed assault on the compound. An exchange of fire is ongoing. No official casualty figures have […]
GENEVA: The United Nations Committee Against Torture has issued a damning assessment of Pakistan’s human rights record, drawing sharp criticism over the detention of political figures and activists, including Baloch rights leader Dr. Mahrang Baloch and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Baloch rights group welcomes international scrutiny as UN body […]
KABUL/ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education has strongly condemned a missile strike on Syed Jamal ud-Din Afghan University in Kunar province, attributing the attack to Pakistan, as tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border escalated sharply with simultaneous clashes reported in Balochistan and the tribal district of Bajaur. According to the Afghan […]
LONDON: Sarang Sindhi, Coordinator of the Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh (VMPS) Europe Chapter, was awarded a human rights appreciation shield during the 1st International Sindhi Diaspora Conference 2026 held in London, UK. The conference, organized by the Sindhi Association of North America (SANA) at the University of Westminster […]
U.S. Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan after nearly 21 hours of negotiations with Iranian representatives ended without an agreement. Vance stated that the talks failed because Iran was unwilling to accept key U.S. demands. During the negotiations, Vance maintained a firm stance, refusing to concede to what he described […]
Geneva, Switzerland: The Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh (Europe Chapter) organized a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, calling for the immediate recovery of forcibly disappeared persons from Sindh, Pakistan. The demonstration was led by Coordinator Sarang Sindhi and Deputy Coordinator Saeed Sindhi. Protesters carried banners highlighting […]
US-Iran Ceasefire: In a significant development, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will assist in managing the “traffic buildup” in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz as part of the newly agreed ceasefire with Iran. Trump expressed optimism, stating that “big money will be made” and highlighted that […]
