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Pakistan Balochistan policy

Pakistan’s New Detention Law Presumes Baloch Citizens Guilty of Terrorism Until Proven Innocent
By Samand Muhammad Shahi
An amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act will allow security forces in the restive region the powers to detain any person for up to three months without charging them.

Exclusive Interview With Detained Activist Dr Mahrang Baloch
By Hazaran Rahim Dad
From prison, Mahrang offers her perspective on the future of political dissent in Pakistan.

Anatomy of an Insurgency: Balochistan’s Crisis and Pakistan’s Failures
By Yunas Samad
Recent escalations demonstrate both the insurgents’ growing operational capabilities and the Pakistani state’s persistent reliance on heavy-handed military responses that continue to alienate Baloch society.

Jaffar Express Hijacking Exposes Pakistan’s Failing Strategy in Balochistan
By Deedag Mehr
The hijacking of the Jaffar Express signals that the conflict in Balochistan is reaching a dangerous new phase.

Do Pakistan’s Elections Matter for Balochistan?
By Somaiyah Hafeez
Amid violence, public protests, and electoral manipulation, enthusiasm for the polls among the Baloch is at an all-time low.

What Does Pakistan’s New Caretaker Prime Minister Mean for Balochistan?
By Kiyya Baloch
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is from the troubled province, but he has consistently supported giving the military free rein in Balochistan.

Balochistan’s Great Internet Shutdown
By Shah Meer Baloch
For 2 years and counting, Kech district’s mobile internet has been shut off for “security reasons.”

CPEC and the Baloch Insurgency
By Shazar Shafqat
Balochistan stands to gain little from the massive project, despite being in desperate need of economic opportunity.
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