A leading human rights organisation on Wednesday brought to light two separate incidents of violence against civilians in Balochistan -- an extrajudicial killing in Awaran district and an enforced disappearance in Panjgur district -- at the hands of Pakistani forces.
As Pakistani forces continue to escalate the enforced disappearance of civilians across Balochistan, journalist Munizae Jahangir described the incidents as violations of the country's Constitution and international human rights norms.
A young child lost her life in Balochistan's Uthal region after being denied timely medical help due to prolonged security checks carried out by Pakistani forces.
Reports indicate that two Baloch students were detained late Friday night from their home in the Essa Nagri area of Quetta's Brewery locality.
In yet another chilling reminder of Pakistan's continued repression in Balochistan, a young man named Ashfaq Mushtaq has reportedly been abducted by Pakistani forces, the latest victim in a long series of enforced disappearances haunting the region.
In yet another chilling reminder of Pakistan's continued repression in Balochistan, a young man named Ashfaq Mushtaq has reportedly been abducted by Pakistani forces, the latest victim in a long series of enforced disappearances haunting the region.
The agrarian town of Zehri, situated about 120 kilometres from Khuzdar, is reeling under an extensive military siege by Pakistani forces, with reports of civilian suffering
According to The Balochistan Post, the operation, which began around 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, lasted nearly three hours and involved heavy gunfire and explosions.
According to BYC, the attack took place at 8 pm on September 17 in Dhaak Zehri, Terasani (Qazib), when a residential house was hit. The victims were identified as 40-year-old Bibi Amina, 41-year-old Lal Bibi, and 30-year-old Muhammad Hassan.
Paank marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture by highlighting systematic abuse and repression in Balochistan by Pakistani forces, calling for global action and justice.
