In response to a recent surge in terrorist attacks, particularly in Balochistan, the Pakistan Army has convened a top-level meeting and pledged to maintain its fight against terrorism. The Army emphasized a comprehensive strategy involving legal prosecution of terrorists and robust cybersecurity measures.
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has expressed deep concern over the deaths of nine individuals in extrajudicial killings and the enforced disappearance of 11 others in Balochistan, Pakistan. The BNM accuses Pakistani security forces of being responsible for these atrocities, highlighting the systematic disregard for human rights in the region. This situation has sparked international attention and condemnation, particularly as Pakistan prepares to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
The opening of a Chinese-funded airport in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has been delayed due to security concerns following recent deadly attacks by separatist militants. The airport, a key part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was set to be inaugurated on August 14th but has been put on hold as authorities review security measures in the region.
Pakistan’s military has launched operations in Balochistan province following a series of deadly insurgent attacks this week. The attacks, claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), targeted civilian and military installations, killing over 50 people. The military operations resulted in the deaths of five insurgents and the injury of three others.
The Baloch people, a distinct ethnic group residing in Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have been embroiled in a long-standing struggle for autonomy and self-determination. Their history is marked by resistance against various empires, a unique cultural identity, and ongoing tensions with the Pakistani government. This article delves into the origins, culture, politics, and the current conflict plaguing the Baloch people in Pakistan.
Following a series of deadly attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has ordered security forces to take decisive action to eliminate terrorism. The attacks, claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), targeted infrastructure and civilians, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
Separatist militants, primarily the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), carried out coordinated attacks across multiple districts in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing at least 39 people, including 10 soldiers. The attacks targeted civilians, particularly ethnic Punjabis, and involved shootings, a bridge bombing, and a hotel storming. The BLA claims their fight is against the Pakistani military and seeks independence for Balochistan.
At least 22 people were killed in a brutal attack in southwest Pakistan’s Balochistan province when gunmen stopped vehicles and targeted individuals based on their ethnicity. The victims were mostly Punjabi laborers traveling through the region.
Three terrorists were killed and another apprehended during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Pishin District, according to the military’s media wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that security forces conducted the operation on April 22-23, resulting in a firefight that killed three terrorists and injured one Afghan national who was subsequently apprehended. The ISPR also recovered a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives during the operation. Pakistan’s security forces remain committed to thwarting attempts to disrupt peace and stability in Balochistan.
A rare Persian leopard, known locally as ‘phulang,’ has been sighted near Balochistan’s Nani Mandir, a significant Hindu pilgrimage site within the Hingol National Park. The elusive animal, native to the area, was recorded by a visitor on the cliff opposite the temple. Despite its presence in various parts of Balochistan, the Persian leopard population faces threats due to hunting and limited food availability, leading to its endangered status.
