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Iran-Pakistan Engage in Tit-for-Tat Attacks Over Cross-Border Militancy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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