Tag: Balochistan

Analysis | Balochistan – A Saga of Devolutions, State Repression and quest for Freedom
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Analysis | Balochistan – A Saga of Devolutions, State Repression and quest for Freedom

“Today from the ramparts of Red Fort, I want to greet and express my thanks to some people. In the last few days, people of Balochistan, Gilgit, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have thanked me, have expressed gratitude, and expressed good wishes for me.” When the Indian Prime Minister acknowledged the people of Balochistan from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Indian Independence Day in 2016, it was followed by a barrage of speculations as to the implications of this apparently benign act of expressing thanks to his well-wishers. When the elected leader of the world’s largest democracy speaks on such an important date in front of a multitude of cameras, every word is carefully measured, and whatever is said, is uttered with a purpose. Comprehending or imagining the worst possible implicat...
Islamic State Terrorists slaughter 11 Hazara coal miners in Balochistan
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Islamic State Terrorists slaughter 11 Hazara coal miners in Balochistan

Eleven coal miners belonging to the minority Hazara community in Balochistan were first kidnapped at gunpoint, blindfolded, and shot at mercilessly even as their hands were tied behind their back. The brutality of the crime committed at the Mach coal field area in the mountainous Bolan district during the early hours of Sunday has drawn worldwide condemnation. The terror group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the killing. The victims were identified as Aziz Raza, Mohammad Nazim, Abdul Rahim, Anwar Ali, Sher Mohammad, Ahmed Shah, Muhammad Sadiq, Chaman Ali, Hussain Jan, Asif Ali and Abdullah, all residents of Quetta’s Hazara Town. Sources said they were staying at a mud room near the mine where they worked in Mach Town, which is known for coal mining. Local reports sa...
Karima Baloch becomes the latest victim of disappearance and murder of Baloch freedom activists; Canada’s reputation as a safe country takes a hit
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Karima Baloch becomes the latest victim of disappearance and murder of Baloch freedom activists; Canada’s reputation as a safe country takes a hit

Anger, disbelief and concern is being expressed all over the world, including Balochistan, after the disappearance and subsequent assassination of Karima Baloch. A staunch proponent of Balochistan freedom and an outspoken critic of Human Rights in Pakistan, Karima was found dead in Toronto where she was living in exile. Baloch leaders and human rights activist are blaming Pakistani intelligence agencies for the murder. As the assassination of Karima Baloch was confirmed by the Toronto's police, netizens have been calling for an investigation into her murder and have demanded that the perpetrators to be brought to justice. Baloch activists and supporters have blamed Pakistan's ISI for Karima's abduction and murder. Baloch leaders say that Karima was killed in the same way as Balo...