Somaiyah Hafeez

Amid violence, public protests, and electoral manipulation, enthusiasm for the polls among the Baloch is at an all-time low.

In a growing protest movement, family members are drawing attention to the long-standing issue of abductions in Balochistan.

“We came with such difficulty... We would not leave on our own. If we could survive in Afghanistan then why would we flee?”

This summer Bakhsh performed in 10 countries in Europe to great acclaim, a journey that began with a viral video following a life of music and hardship.

The 2018 Transgender Persons Act – one of the most progressive in the world – has been gutted by the country’s top Shariah court.

The march for women’s rights continues to face harassment from the authorities and the public, alongside internal political divisions.

Another year, another horrifying rape case – and still no action to protect Pakistani women.

The “crown jewel” of CPEC saw protests turn violent, followed by a security crackdown and internet shutdown.

Why does Karachi flood almost every year during the monsoon season?

The rise in Baloch women’s activism – and terrorism – has accompanied a new willingness by authorities to target women with state-sanctioned violence.

The former prime minister had been outspoken about addressing the issue of enforced disappearances. But even before his ouster, Baloch had long since given up hope that he would take action.