UN panel spotlights disappearances in Balochistan
For years, human rights groups had hoped that Western governments might lead an international outcry over a little-known epidemic of abductions, torture and murder in the Pakistani province of Baluchistan. They were disappointed.
Fires and shrinking exit doors
One logical outcome of this mindless strategy is that once the number of missing persons in Balochistan has crossed a certain threshold, one might have to contemplate the grim possibility of a "Missing Balochistan".
Balochistan "” ballot or the bullet?
Recent revelations about the 2008 elections in Balochistan also confirm how pro-establishment candidates were flooded with "money and support" by the security apparatus.
Balochistan's Unintended Fatal Contact with Pakistan
Initially there was no connection between Baluchistan and the phenomenon of Pakistan except one. This connection, as it happened, became one of the most disastrous and destructive calamity known to Baluch history.
Balochistan and the upcoming elections
The elections will be a futile exercise if there is no change in the current composition of the Balochistan Assembly. The status quo did not change after the 2008 elections and a similar outcome this time will further block a ballot-driven solution for the Balochistan conflict.
There's life after divorce
In this day and age, people cannot be held down by force indefinitely. Like the Quebecois and the Scots, the Baloch should be allowed to decide their own future.
Balochistan after Bugti
Let's look at the situation in Dera Bugti, which is no longer a liveable place...Impoverished Balochistan is also famous for establishment-backed filthy corrupt politicians.
A birthday card to Balochistan: Happy Independence Day
May you live the rest of your lives as proud citizens of an Independent Balochistan.
The Accession of Kalat: Myth and Reality
When the Dar-ul-Awam met on February 21, 1948, it decided not to accede, but to negotiate a treaty to determine Kalat's future relations with Pakistan. According to one report, the Afghan government was also interested in coming to an agreement with the Khan on their own terms.
The Baloch Resistance Literature Against the British Raj
Resistance literature is considered as an important factor in the development of political consciousness among subjugated peoples. Therefore, Balochi resistance literature against British colonialism merits evaluation. Even a cursory glance at the history of Balochi
literature, manifests the pride and dignity that Baloch poets and epic writers have shown for their heroes. This literature also demonstrates anger and resentment against the intruders and ridicule against traitors.
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