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Pak police brutality on peaceful Sindh Rawadari march outside Karachi Press Club

In yet another episode of authoritarian force, police clashed with peaceful demonstrators outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) during the Sindh Rawadari March on Sunday, violating Section 144. The violent crackdown underscores the oppressive tactics employed by the Paki establishment to silence dissent, while extremist groups like Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) continue to enjoy impunity.

The march, which included human rights defenders, trade unions, and feminist movements, aimed to raise concerns about rising extremism in Sindh and demand justice for Dr. Shahnawaz Kunbhar. The physician was killed on September 19 in a staged encounter after being accused of posting blasphemous content—a narrative that the authorities use to justify Army-sanctioned murders.

Women Targeted, Journalists Blocked

Videos circulating on social media revealed police using batons to disperse the demonstrators, many of whom were women. In a particularly shocking incident, ten policewomen were seen dragging Romasa Chandio, a young lawyer and daughter of renowned Sindhi writer Jami Chandio, outside the press club.

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Protesters were met with force for exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful assembly, while the KPC—designated as a “Hyde Park” for free speech—was barricaded. Journalists, too, were prevented from covering the event, with KPC President Saeed Sarbazi criticizing the roadblocks around the press club.

Meanwhile, the police allowed notorious TLP to hold a counter-protest nearby. Confrontations erupted between TLP supporters and law enforcement, leading to violence that left one protester dead and several others injured, including police personnel. A protester with a gunshot wound to the head was brought to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, according to police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed.

Despite the violence from TLP supporters, the police response was notably lenient compared to the crackdown on civil society demonstrators. This contrast exposes the deeply rooted bias within Pakistan’s apparatus, where peaceful protests are violently suppressed, but extremist groups operate with relative freedom.

Paki establishment’s repression

Sindh Home Minister Lanjar defended the use of force, claiming Section 144 was imposed to prevent clashes amid the arrival of foreign dignitaries for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. However, this justification rings hollow as such legal restrictions are frequently used to stifle dissent and silence marginalized voices under the guise of maintaining order.

Lanjar announced an inquiry into the violence against women but was quick to shift blame onto the protesters, accusing them of assaulting police officers and setting a police vehicle on fire—narratives often employed to deflect attention from police brutality.

The heavy-handed police response highlights the colonial mindset of Paki’s establishment, particularly the military, which continues to dominate civilian institutions. Peaceful protesters demanding justice for a victim of a staged police killing were treated as criminals, while the very officers responsible for Dr. Shahnawaz’s death remain at large.

The occupied-state’s selective application of the law—favoring radical Islamist groups like TLP while cracking down on civil society—reflects a disturbing pattern. This authoritarian behavior mirrors the Army’s broader repressive tactics, where Army violence and enforced disappearances are routine.

Armed men attack in POB kills 20 coal miners & injures 7

20 coal miners were shot dead and seven others injured after unknown armed attacked a mining site near Duki city late last night. The massacre, which occurred in the police jurisdiction of the area, has left the region in shock, with businesses shut down in protest.

Reportedly, the armed attackers entered the mining area and opened fire on the workers without warning. The victims included four miners from Afghanistan, while the remaining were from various districts of Pak-occupied-Balochistan, including Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Pishin, Musa Khel, and Kuchlak.

The attackers not only targeted the laborers but also set fire to several pieces of machinery, including ten engines, causing additional destruction at the coal mines.

Despite the severity of the attack, no group has claimed responsibility for the massacre, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Investigations are currently underway, with authorities exploring multiple angles.

Reportedly, the community has decided to protest at the main square in Duki, demanding justice for the victims. In response to the tragedy, the city’s business centers remain closed in solidarity with the grieving families.

The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem, while the injured have been transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Duki for medical treatment.

Manzoor Pashteen condemns Pak Army’s brutality at funeral of martyred PTM activists

Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Manzoor Pashteen attended the funeral of four PTM members martyred by the Pakistan Army’s brutal crackdown. The funeral, held at the Jirga Grounds in Khyber, marked a somber yet defiant moment for the Pashtun community, as they continue to face the oppressive might of the Paki establishment.

The activists were killed in cold blood when Pakistan Army forces, under Chief Asim Munir, opened fire on PTM supporters during a peaceful assembly. Their deaths have intensified the outrage among the Pashtun people, as this is yet another chapter in the Army’s long history of violent repression.

Manzoor Pashteen, standing alongside mourners, condemned the Pakistan Army’s actions, calling it an unforgivable act of Army-sponsored terror. “The blood of these martyrs will not be in vain,” he said, as thousands of Pashtuns gathered to pay their respects. Despite the heavy military presence and attempts to intimidate the people, Pashteen’s presence at the funeral underscored the PTM’s unyielding stance against the Army’s atrocities.

Today’s funeral comes a day before the historic Pashtun National Court Jirga, a pivotal gathering to address the grievances of the Pashtun people. The jirga has received widespread support from figures like Chief Minister Gangapur, Mohsin Dawar and other key stakeholders, but it remains under threat as the Pakistan Army continues its efforts to suppress the movement. The Army-backed police assaulted the Jirga site in an attempt to block the event, first deploying tear gas and then opening fire on peaceful civilians.

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The Punjabi-dominated Pakistan Army’s assault on the jirga site not only reflects their disregard for the Pashtun people but also their fear of losing control over regions where their oppressive policies have long fueled resentment. The Pashtun people’s march to Khyber, despite these violent attacks, highlights their resilience and determination to seek justice for the decades of military occupation, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings that have plagued their communities.

Pak Army bombards Dera Bugti, injures women, children & livestock

The Pakistan Army’s ongoing military operations in Dera Bugti have plunged the region into chaos, as relentless shelling and drone strikes target civilian populations. Recently, eight individuals, including women and children, have been injured as a result of the Army’s bombardment of homes, deteriorating humanitarian situation in the area.

In a shocking display of violence, Pak forces have executed three drone strikes in the Rais Tokh area of Sui, focusing on civilian targets rather than military installations. This blatant disregard for human life and the sovereignty of the Baloch people highlights the grim reality of Pakistan’s oppressive tactics in POB.

The brutality inflicted by the Pakistan Army is also compounded by the ineffectiveness of the Paki establishment backed-POB Chief Minister, who has failed to protect the rights and safety of his constituents. The military’s operations are marked by airstrikes from gunships, which indiscriminately bomb villages and threaten innocent lives. As residents live in constant fear, many farmers and livestock owners have been forced to abandon their homes, while military trucks flood the region and gunfire reverberates in the distance.

This is the third consecutive day of the Pakistan Army’s aggressive bombardment in the Lanjo and Seghari areas of Dera Bugti, with innocent lives becoming the collateral damage of a brutal military campaign. The targeting of women and children serves as a stark reminder of the oppressive measures employed by the Paki establishment against the Baloch population, which has long suffered under exploitation and marginalization for its resources.

Human rights organizations must raise their voices in protest against this systematic violence. The world cannot continue to ignore the suffering of the Baloch people, who endure relentless aggression from a military that prioritizes force. The escalating violence in Dera Bugti is a blatant violation of human rights and a disturbing indicator of the Pak Army’s willingness to target political opponents and civilians alike.

Paki establishment cracks down on TV channels for airing BLA attack in Karachi

In a clear attempt to control the narrative, Pakistan’s media regulator PEMRA has issued notices to several TV news channels for covering the recent attack by the Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) Majeed Brigade on a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors in Karachi. This action has sparked widespread condemnation from media organizations, highlighting the increasing pressure on Pak media to suppress reporting on uncomfortable truths, particularly those involving the Pakistan Army and its failures.

The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) slammed the notices as illegal and a blatant effort to silence the press. They denounced PEMRA’s move as part of a larger strategy to impose unlawful censorship, especially on issues that expose the Army state’s vulnerabilities. In this case, PEMRA’s actions come after TV channels reported responsibly on the Karachi incident, where the BLA carried out a well-coordinated attack on Chinese nationals, undermining the narrative the Pakistan Army tried to peddle.

AEMEND pointed out that contrary to PEMRA’s baseless accusations, the TV channels had maintained a high level of professionalism, adhering to the national interest, media ethics, and legal frameworks. They ensured the public was informed, even when the Paki establishment and law enforcement agencies were slow to respond, or in this case, misleading the public by initially labeling the attack as an accident involving a tanker explosion.

The notices are a part of a broader campaign to shield the Pakistan Army and other Army-backed institutions from public scrutiny. The Army, notorious for its heavy-handed tactics, has long been manipulating the media to downplay incidents that reveal its inefficiency, especially in Pak-occupied-Balochistan and other conflict zones. This attack, which resulted in casualties among Chinese engineers, was a significant blow to Pakistan’s image and its so-called “strategic partnership” with China, prompting the occupied-authorities to clamp down on media outlets that dared to report the truth.

Pak Army trying to cover BLA’s Karachi attack

AEMEND has pledged to challenge the notices, asserting that no institution, including the Pakistan Army, is above the law. They emphasized that using PEMRA as a tool for intimidation is unacceptable and reflects the Army’s desperation to maintain control over the public discourse. AEMEND has also announced plans to convene a special executive committee meeting to explore legal options and coordinate with other media organizations to counter the state’s increasing censorship.

This crackdown on the press comes at a time when the Pakistan Army, already facing growing criticism for its failures in POB and its suppression of dissent, seems determined to avoid any negative portrayal. Instead of addressing the root causes of unrest, such as the Army’s long history of human rights abuses and exploitation in the region, it appears more focused on stifling independent journalism that dares to expose these truths.

The recent BLA fidayeen attack near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, which specifically targeted a high-level Chinese delegation, has drawn international attention. The Pakistan Army’s initial attempts to downplay the incident by claiming it was merely a tanker explosion, rather than an attack, further demonstrated the lengths it will go to in order to obscure the reality of its security failures.

It was only after investigative journalists and certain TV channels verified the facts that both Pakistan and China were forced to officially acknowledge the BLA attack, exposing the Paki establishment’s attempts to manipulate public perception.

POB: Armed men target Pakistan Army post in Machh area

Armed men have reportedly attacked a Pakistan Frontier Corps post in the Machh region of Bolan. The attack took place in the evening at a post near the Paneer Station. Reportedly, heavy gunfire was heard, and there are claims of significant casualties among the Pak forces.

Despite these reports, the authorities have remained silent, failing to issue any statement about the incident. The Frontier Corps, which has a notorious reputation for human rights abuses in the region, continues to face mounting resistance from local groups.

Machh and its surrounding areas have long been hotbeds of resistance against Pak Army’s oppression, where Baloch independence groups continue their fight for autonomy. These freedom fighters have repeatedly targeted military posts and installations as part of their struggle against Islamabad’s colonial approach to Balochistan, a region rich in natural resources yet ruthlessly exploited by Pakistan’s military and political elite.

This latest attack follows a major offensive earlier this year. In January, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) launched Operation Dara-e-Bolan, during which BLA fighters—including units from the Majeed Brigade, Special Tactical Operations Squad, and Fatah Squad—successfully took control of Machh city for two days. The operation targeted Pak military headquarters, government facilities, and Army posts, delivering a significant blow to the occupying forces.

The Pakistan Army has consistently been inflicting its heavy-handed tactics in POB, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and the suppression of every Baloch citizen. Yet, despite Islamabad’s attempts to crush the Baloch independence movement through sheer force, the spirit of resistance remains strong among Baloch fighters who refuse to surrender their land and rights to the Pak military machine.

Pashtun tiger Manzoor Pashteen calls for defiance amid brutal crackdown by Pak Army

In a bold and defiant address, Manzoor Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), urged his fellow Pashtuns to gather for the Pashtun National Jirga despite a Paki establishment-imposed ban and a violent police crackdown that left many injured. Pashteen’s impassioned speech came in the wake of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police using tear gas and live ammunition against peaceful protesters, resulting in multiple casualties and serious injuries.

“The assembly will take place in any case!” Pashteen said, emphasizing the urgency of the gathering to address the ongoing injustices faced by the Pashtun community. He lamented the tragic loss of life, stating, “The blood of Pashtuns was spilled in the business war. More than eighty thousand Pashtuns were martyred. Thousands are missing. We live in fear in our country. Our tools are in the possession of another.” He invited all Pashtuns to come “uninvited” to the jirga, rallying his community to stand firm against oppression. “We will not back down. We will lose our head, but we will not lower our head. We also accept failure, but we do not accept slavery and a low head. The confrontation is between the Pashtuns and the enemy. Come to the field!”

Pashteen Urges Unity

The Punjabi Pak Army-backed-police assault on the jirga site, which aimed to bring together the Pashtun community to discuss their grievances, represents yet another chapter in the Paki establishment’s ongoing campaign to silence dissent. Despite a ban on the PTM, the resilience of the Pashtun people is evident as they continue to march toward Khyber, undeterred by the occupied-state’s brutality. Reportedly, police first deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd, leading to chaos, before resorting to live ammunition in an egregious violation of human rights.

This tightening of iron-fist approach is indicative of a broader pattern of Punjabi Pak Army state repression against marginalized communities in Pakistan, particularly the Pashtuns, who have long endured systemic injustices. The Pakistan Army’s actions against PTM members—including arrests, abductions, and violent crackdowns—are not only condemnable but also reflect a blatant disregard for the rights of peaceful protesters. At least six PTM members have been killed due to the Army’s excessive use of force during recent protests.

Manzoor Pashteen’s powerful message serves as a rallying cry for all Pashtuns to come together in the fight against oppression and against the Paki establishment for justice and autonomy for the Pashtun people.

PTM’s grand Jirga faces crackdown as Pak-backed Khyber administration bans gatherings

The District Commissioner (DC) of Khyber has issued a notification banning gatherings for the next month, coinciding with a planned Grand Jirga of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM). This move has sparked outrage from PTM Chief Mansoor Pashteen, who condemned the administration’s oppressive actions, stating, “Jirga is banned in this country only for the peace of Pakhtuns. Otherwise, you can see the notification issued by the same office below.”

Pashteen’s remarks highlight the hypocrisy of a Paki establishment apparatus that simultaneously organizes a sports festival from October 10 to October 15 while suppressing peaceful gatherings aimed at fostering dialogue and justice. He characterized the occupied Punjabi-state administration as both oppressive and hypocritical, emphasizing that it is not the brave who speak out against power, but rather the timid tyrants who oppress innocent people.

The PTM has emerged as a leading voice for justice, peace, and stability in the Pashtun region. Yet, the Punjabi-Pak Army’s systematic crackdown on the movement reveals a grim reality. The Army’s actions have resulted in the killings and disappearances of thousands of Pashtuns, that constitute war crimes and genocidal tactics.

PTM’s Grand Jirga

On one side, Pashtun people are moving toward the Khyber Jirga, carrying white flags and unarmed, embodying a peaceful call for justice. On the other side stands the heavily armed Punjabi Pak forces, equipped with guns, pistols, helmets, and batons, ready to enforce the occupied-state’s oppressive measures.

As the Grand Jirga approaches, the Punjabi Pak Army’s heavy-handedness has escalated, with arrests of PTM members, assaults on their camps, and indiscriminate firing aimed at silencing dissent. The labeling of the PTM as an “unlawful” organization only serves to underscore the military establishment’s resolve to stifle the Pashtun voice for rights and justice.

The international community must take note of these oppressive tactics employed by the Pakistan Army and stand in solidarity with the Pashtun people.

BJP leads in Haryana assembly elections, NC-Congress alliance gains ground in J&K

Counting of votes is underway for the assembly elections in Haryana, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming for a straight third term, and Jammu and Kashmir, which has held its first assembly election in a decade. In Haryana, the BJP has so far won three seats in the 90-member assembly and is leading in 45 constituencies. The Congress has secured six seats and is ahead in 31.

In Jammu and Kashmir’s 90-seat assembly, the BJP has won 14 seats, while the National Conference (NC) has secured 15. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Congress have taken two each. Current leads show the BJP ahead in 15 seats, while the NC-Congress alliance is leading in 30.

This election marks a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir, as it is the first assembly election since 2014, the first as a Union Territory, and the first after the removal of Article 370, which previously granted the region special status.

Brutal crackdown by Pak Army as Pashtun activism intensifies in Khyber

In a shocking display of Army oppression, Mushtaq Khan, a responsible member of the Malakand Dargai, has been arrested by the Malakand Levies and transferred to Mardan prison under the draconian 3 MPO law. This incident underscores the increasingly hostile environment for peaceful movements in Khyber, where the Paki establishment continues to suppress dissent.

As the Pashtun Jirga on October 11 approaches, the Pakistan Army has ramped up its brutal tactics, launching an aggressive crackdown on Pashtun activists. Recently, the PTM was unjustly branded an “unlawful” organization. This classification is nothing short of an attempt to delegitimize a movement that is peacefully advocating for the rights and dignity of the Pashtun community.

While the country harbors terrorists who roam freely and pose no threat to the establishment, peaceful organizations like the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) face relentless persecution. The Paki establishment recognizes that these homegrown terrorists, a product of its own making, align with its interests, while civil rights movements like the PTM challenge the status quo and demand accountability for the atrocities inflicted upon the Pashtun people.

The escalating violence from the Pakistan Army is reminiscent of a cornered animal, madly lashing out to suppress the growing unrest among Pashtuns who are bravely speaking out against military occupation, human rights abuses, and the endless cycle of violence in the region. The PTM’s announcement of the Pashtun National Court on October 11 has triggered a frenzy of Punjabi Pak Army-sponsored brutality.

This crackdown on peaceful protestors reveals the desperation of the Paki establishment, which fears the fire of activism that is beginning to blaze among the Pashtun people.