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Balochistan

Mahrang Baloch Takes on the Might of the Pakistani State
By Sanjay Pulipaka
The peaceful resistance she leads is hamstrung by limited financial resources and global networking opportunities to mount an international campaign.

Sino-Pakistani Counterterrorism Collaboration Grows
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan may seek China's assistance in exerting pressure on Baloch militant sanctuaries located in Afghanistan.

New Gwadar International Airport: An Asset for Pakistan or Another Economic Burden for China?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Located in the sparsely populated Gwadar district of Pakistan’s insurgency-wracked Balochistan province, the airport’s economic viability is doubtful.

The Danger of Distrust on the Iran-Pakistan Border
By Seamus Duffy
Looking for a culprit, there is a real possibility that Pakistan may view counterterrorism cooperation with Iran with increasing suspicion.

Unrest Grows in Balochistan as Protesters Assert Baloch Ownership of Gwadar
By Samand Muhammad Shahi
Rallies, demonstrations, sit-ins, and protests are ongoing in various parts of Balochistan despite crackdowns by the government.

Pakistan: Confronting Resistance From the Peripheries
By Prashant Singh
Pakistan's peripheral regions – like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – are highly strategic locations. They are also home to ethnic minorities who feel increasingly marginalized by the center.

Why Barrick Gold Remains Interested in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Reserves
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Beneath the rugged terrain, sandy expanses, and arid deserts of Chagai lies one of the world’s largest undeveloped gold and copper reserves.

Balochistan as a Major Departure Point for Human Smuggling
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
An estimated 80,000-100,000 Pakistanis – those smuggled as well as the trafficked – cross international borders illegally annually.

Iran-Pakistan Engage in Tit-for-Tat Attacks Over Cross-Border Militancy
By Munir Ahmed and Jon Gambrell
The two neighbors targeted Baloch militant groups based on both sides of their border.

The Journeys of Ustad Noor Bakhsh: A Baloch Musician Beyond Compare
By Somaiyah Hafeez
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.

China-Pakistan Ties Steam Ahead With Proposed Rail Project
By Umair Jamal
The $58 billion railway line will link the Pakistani port city of Gwadar with Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang province.

Suicide Bombing in Southwestern Pakistan Kills 10 Policemen
By Abdul Sattar
The officers who were attacked were deployed last week to Sibi in Balochistan province, where an annual cultural festival was held amid tight security.

Gwadar’s Trials and Tribulations
By Somaiyah Hafeez
The “crown jewel” of CPEC saw protests turn violent, followed by a security crackdown and internet shutdown.

Iran’s Mass Protests Are Impacting Lives in Pakistan
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Baloch in Pakistan are watching the crackdown on their sisters across the border with dismay.

Why Separatist Leader Gulzar Imam’s Arrest Will Not Weaken Baloch Insurgency
By Abdul Basit
Unlike previous phases of the insurgency, the current wave is lethal, resilient, and not dependent on a single charismatic leader.

Pakistan’s Floods Are a Man-Made Disaster
By Kiyya Baloch
It's not just climate change – corruption, bad governance, poor planning, and faulty water management are also to blame for the scale of the current disaster.

Pakistan’s Afghan Gamble Worsens Conflict in Balochistan
By Niha Dagia
For Baloch rebels to conduct sophisticated attacks is undeniably a worrying sign for Pakistan.

Balochistan’s Students Protest Enforced Disappearances
By Somaiyah Hafeez
For over three weeks, Baloch students in Quetta have been demonstrating against the suspected abduction of two of their own.

Is Pakistan Serious About Peace Talks in Balochistan?
By Samand Muhammad Shahi and Mujeeb Baloch
Past initiatives have given Balochs plenty of reason for skepticism.

Activists in Balochistan Face a New Threat: Cyber Harassment
By Arbaz Shah
Women are especially vulnerable to online harassment and defamation, despite laws in place to protect against such crimes.

The Gory Symbolism of a Terrorist Attack on a Palestine Rally in Balochistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
While Pakistanis were united in their outrage over abuses by Israel, few spare a word for the systemic oppression closer to home.

What Is the Significance of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Latest Attack in Quetta?
By Umair Jamal
The attack on Serena Hotel, far outside TTP's usual operating area, is an extremely worrying sign that the group has regained its old strength.

Did Iran Carry Out a ‘Surgical Strike’ Inside Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
A recent news report is unlikely to be accurate, not the least because it goes against established patterns of behavior by both countries.

Suspicious Death of Baloch Activist in Toronto Raises Uncomfortable Questions for Pakistan
By Abhijnan Rej
Karima Mehrab was outspoken in her criticism of Pakistan’s powerful military.
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