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Balochistan
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.
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