ISLAMABAD: A former federal secretary, inspector general of police, and UN police commissioner has called for a fundamental rethink of Pakistan’s approach to Balochistan, arguing that decades of security‑centric policies have failed to deliver lasting peace. In an article originally published by Arab News PK, titled “I served in Balochistan. […]
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WRITER; SHAHDAD BALOCH. The term ‘counterinsurgency’ means military or political action taken against the activities of guerrillas or revolutionaries However, counterinsurgency itself has no independent existence it only emerges in response to an ongoing insurgency. This raises an important question: What is an insurgency? David Galula the author of the […]
QUETTA: Pakistan’s military has confirmed that 42 police and army personnel were killed in militant attacks across the southwestern province of Balochistan over the past week, according to Reuters. However, the local sources, coupled with casualty claims made by separatist militant groups following subsequent attacks, suggest the overall security force […]
QUETTA, BALOCHISTAN: A series of highway blockades, infrastructure attacks, and clashes were reported across multiple districts of Balochistan on Thursday, according to local reports. According to sources, in Harnai, armed men reportedly set up checkpoints and conducted vehicle inspections on the Shahrag–Harnai Road and the Shahrag–Ziarat Road. In Dalbandin, the […]
QUETTA, BALOCHISTAN: Multiple armed incidents were reported across different districts of Balochistan on Monday, pointing to a significant escalation of militant activity in the Balochistan. Dozens of armed men attacked and seized a police station and a security checkpoint in the districts of Pishin and Qilla Abdullah, while a separate […]
This video discusses a series of reported incidents in Balochistan, including allegations of intimidation, violence, and concerns raised about the handling of sensitive cases. A man died by suicide along with his family after alleging threats and intimidation linked to officials in Balochistan. He had also made serious claims involving […]
WRITER: BASIT ZAHEER BALOCCH On June 8, 2009, Zakir Majeed, a university student and a leader among students, was reportedly taken into custody by people believed to be working with intelligence agencies in the Mastung area of Balochistan, Pakistan. He was with two friends at the time. His friends, Waheed […]
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 […]
PARIS: The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has alleged that continued silence from the international community is contributing to an escalation of Pakistan’s military operations in Balochistan, where it claims widespread human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and attacks on civilian areas, are taking place. In a statement issued […]
QUETTA: A large-scale military operation has been ongoing across several districts of Balochistan since Tuesday, with local sources reporting the deployment of thousands of Pakistan Army ground troops supported by gunship helicopters, artillery units, drones, and armoured vehicles. The expanding operation has triggered widespread disruption, communication blackouts, and mounting allegations […]
