By: Babar Yousafzai As someone who has closely watched the evolving dynamics of Balochistan, I feel compelled to speak — not just as a concerned Pakistani, but as someone who believes in truth, clarity, and justice. The recent martyrdom of Mir Ataur Rehman Mengal is not just another tragic incident in the long list of […]
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By: Tania Bazai The assassination of Atta-ur-Rehman Mengal—brother of Shafiq Mengal—in Balochistan has once again exposed the complex and dangerous web of political rivalries and militant networks operating in the region. The Fitna al Hindustan (a term used for the Indian proxies and designated terrorist group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) openly claimed responsibility for the
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By: Abdullah Khan As someone who has spent years analyzing regional dynamics, I firmly believe that Balochistan holds a unique and powerful position in the global geopolitical chessboard. It is not just a province of Pakistan—it is a gateway—a corridor through which history, trade, and superpower rivalries intersect. Balochistan’s location is of immense strategic value.
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By: Babar Yousufzai I have long believed in the untapped potential of our land rich not just in culture and heritage, but in the very minerals that run through its soil. Nowhere is this more evident than in the vast promise of the Reko Diq project. After years of uncertainty, legal battles, and foreign pressures,
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Almost daily, we see protests, road blockades, and emotional appeals claiming that certain individuals have been forcibly disappeared by the state. But behind this curtain of victimhood lies a much deeper, more strategic, and politically charged reality. Let’s ask the fundamental question: Who are these so-called “missing persons”? Are they truly innocent civilians, or are
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By: Abdullah Khan Balochistan remains one of the most misunderstood regions in South Asia. While the province is rich in resources and resilient in spirit, it has become a battleground — not only in a physical sense, but also in the war of narratives. Among the most tragic trends I have observed is the systematic
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For decades, Balochistan has borne the brunt of a war that was neither started nor wanted by its people. From the hills of Kohlu to the coast of Gwadar, we have been caught in the crosshairs of regional rivalries, foreign-sponsored proxy wars, and narratives carefully curated to destabilise Pakistan. This war was imposed on us—economically,
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For far too long, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has masked itself behind the facade of resistance and freedom. But the truth is, this group is not a liberation force — it’s a gang of killers. Their hands are stained with the blood of innocent Baloch men, women, and even children. They’ve hijacked the Baloch
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By: Adnan Saleem Baloch I have seen my land suffer. I have seen my people bleed. I have seen innocent lives torn apart in the name of freedom by those who do not even know the meaning of it. I speak today not as a politician, not as a government official, but as a son
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By: Ashir Azeem I am a Pakistani who has witnessed this nation’s complex history unfold, and I find myself compelled to address the growing manipulation of Balochistan’s political discourse, especially by foreign powers and their local proxies. I am a former civil servant. Ashir Azeem recently spoke candidly about the exploitation of Baloch sentiments through
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