Author: Yaran Diyar
For the people of Balochistan, 11 August is more than a date on the calendar; it is a deeply storied and increasingly potent symbol of autonomy, sacrifice, and resistance. Once observed with quiet...
For over two decades, Balochistan has been plagued by the deeply troubling issue of enforced disappearances. While the Pakistani government denies any involvement, activists, human rights organizations, and Baloch nationalists allege that the country’s intelligence agencies and...
In 2024, Balochistan’s highways continued to claim lives at an alarming rate. Thousands of families suffered the devastating consequences of road accidents, leaving many dead, injured, or permanently affected. Despite repeated calls for infrastructural and safety improvements,...
The year 2024 saw a sharp escalation in armed activities across Balochistan, with “pro-independence” groups intensifying their operations against the Pakistani state. Organizations such as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), Baloch Raaji Aajoi...
Enforced disappearances in Balochistan remain a grave concern. Over the past two decades, individuals from all walks of life, including students, activists, journalists, politicians and ordinary civilians, have been forcibly taken. Families are left in despair, searching for...
By Yaran Diyar
Pakistan’s Apex Committee has approved a “comprehensive military operation” against Baloch “pro-independence” groups in Balochistan following a series of deadly attacks on Chinese nationals working in Pakistan and on members of...
The Eyed Tulip (Tulipa stapfii), known locally as "Gowarikh," blooms each spring across the rocky hillsides of Balochistan. Distinguished by its vivid red petals and dark "eye" markings, this rare flower has become a symbol of beauty...
On November 9, a massive explosion struck Quetta Railway Station, killing more than 30 people and injuring dozens. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the bomber as a member of its Majeed...
The crisis of enforced disappearances continues to cast a dark shadow over Balochistan, targeting individuals from all walks of life. Over the past two decades, students, activists, journalists, and ordinary civilians have vanished, leaving families gripped by...
For decades, the Pakistani state has consistently broken its promises to the people of Balochistan, fueling a deep-seated sense of mistrust and alienation among the Baloch populace. Despite numerous pledges of autonomy, development, and political inclusion, Islamabad...
