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Pak Army abducts Pashtun activist Haqyar Mehsud

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Pak Army abducts Pashtun activist Haqyar Mehsud

In yet another chilling example of enforced disappearances, Madir alias Haqyar Mehsud, a respected Khyber Jirga member and the Sindh District East Coordinator of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), was abducted this evening from Faqira Goth, Karachi. Reportedly, the abduction was carried out by individuals dressed in police uniforms, accompanied by others in plain clothes.

The PTM, a grassroots movement advocating for the rights of Pashtuns and justice for victims of Punjabi Pak Army violence, has often found itself in the crosshairs of Paki establishment. Haqyar Mehsud’s disappearance is the latest in a series of incidents where activists critical of the establishment have been forcibly taken without any legal justification.

The PTM and local Pashtun communities have strongly condemned the abduction, demanding accountability from the authorities. “We demand that SSP East immediately bring Haqyar Mehsud to light and ensure his safe return. This blatant misuse of power to target a peaceful activist is unacceptable,” said a PTM spokesperson.

The incident underscores the increasingly authoritarian tactics employed by the Paki establishment, particularly against ethnic Pashtuns who continue to suffer from years of marginalization, Army violence, and systemic neglect. The use of enforced disappearances as a tool to suppress dissent has become a hallmark of the Pakistan, with no meaningful legal recourse for victims or their families.

Bangladesh: Islamists force Hindu family in Coomilla district to convert to Islam

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Bangladesh: Islamists force Hindu family in Coomilla district to convert to Islam

The relentless persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh has once again come to light as a Hindu family in the Coomilla district has reportedly been forced to convert to Islam under threats of violence. Badal Chandra Shil, along with his wife and minor son, were coerced into abandoning their faith, marking yet another grim episode in the systematic targeting of the country’s Hindu minority.

Reports indicate that religious conversions in Bangladesh are not voluntary acts of faith but are often carried out under duress. Victims are threatened, and those who resist are warned of death or expulsion from the nation. Such intimidation leaves impoverished Hindu families with little choice but to succumb to the radicals’ demands.

This forced conversion underscores the increasing vulnerability of Hindus in Bangladesh, who already face societal and institutional discrimination. The radical Islamists’ brazen acts of violence and coercion continue to unfold, unchallenged by the state. The government’s silence on such matters has drawn widespread criticism, with human rights activists accusing it of enabling these atrocities by failing to protect its minority communities.

The international community has repeatedly expressed concerns over the deteriorating condition of minorities in Bangladesh. Yet, despite these warnings, the government’s inaction speaks volumes about its apathy toward safeguarding the rights of its marginalized citizens.

POGB: Skardu erupts in protest against arrests of political activists by Pak Army

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POGB: Skardu erupts in protest against arrests of political activists by Pak Army

In a bold stand, a large-scale protest broke out in Skardu’s Yadgar area on Monday, led by the Awami Action Committee (AAC). The protest condemned the recent arrest of political activists, including prominent leader Muhammad Javed and political worker Ali Taj, which is a blatant attempt by the Pak Army to suppress dissent and quash any form of political opposition in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB).

The protesters voiced their strong opposition to the unjustified arrests and the filing of FIRs against political dissidents. They called for the immediate abolition of the controversial Fourth Schedule and Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) that the Paki establishment uses as tools of repression. Both laws have become synonymous with the suppression of civil liberties, particularly in regions like PoGB, where the Army routinely uses these laws to target individuals based on politically motivated charges rather than actual criminal behavior.

The Fourth Schedule allows the occupying-government to label political opponents as terrorists, enabling them to be detained without proper legal justification. Similarly, the ATA, introduced in 1997, has morphed from a counter-terrorism tool into a mechanism to stifle political activism and curtail basic freedoms. These laws have become a favorite of the Pak military, who employ them as instruments to enforce their authoritarian grip over regions like POGB, where they fear any form of dissent could inspire calls for autonomy or independence.

Protesters in Skardu expressed their outrage over the ever-growing climate of fear and repression in PoGB. This protest follows a similar demonstration in Hunza, where political activists gathered outside the Hunza Press Club to demand the release of Muhammad Javed, former chairman of the Karakoram National Movement, and other detained political figures. The protesters, holding placards that read “Free Javed” and “Freedom of Speech,” called for the restoration of fundamental rights, including the right to political participation and free expression.

The catalyst for the recent arrests was an FIR filed by customs officials in Hunza, accusing over 88 individuals, including Javed, of involvement in the illegal transportation of goods from China. The charges also included allegations of assaulting customs officers and obstructing roads, as well as delivering provocative speeches that allegedly incited unrest. However, the arrested activists and their supporters firmly reject these accusations, asserting that their actions were rooted in political dissent and not criminality. They argue that their real crime is speaking out against the occupation of their land by Pak Army that views them as nothing more than subjects to be controlled and silenced.

Pak-occupied Balochistan: BLA attacks Pak Army in Dasht and Panjgur

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Pak-occupied Balochistan: BLA attacks Pak Army in Dasht and Panjgur

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has launched two separate attacks on the Pakistan Army in the regions of Dasht and Panjgur, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several Pak military personnel.

According to Jeeyand Baloch, the spokesperson for the BLA, their fidayeens targeted the occupying Pak forces in two separate incidents. The first attack took place at around 3 PM today in the Dasht area of Kech, in Jat Bazaar, where BLA fighters targeted Pakistan Army personnel riding motorcycles using a remote-controlled IED. The blast resulted in the immediate death of both personnel and the destruction of their motorcycle.

In a second attack, which occurred on Sunday night in Panjgur’s Gudgi Bazaar, BLA fighters targeted a Pak Army post at a water supply location. Using automatic weapons and launching multiple grenades, the fighters struck the security posts, injuring at least three Pak personnel.

The BLA spokesperson emphasized that the group accepts full responsibility for both attacks.

While the Paki establishment continue to distort the narrative, the reality is far different. The Baloch Liberation Army is not only fighting for the Baloch community but also for the freedom from a ruthless occupation that has violated every aspect of human rights in the region of POB (Pakistan Occupied Balochistan). Pak military presence in POB, particularly through its enforced disappearances, frequent raids, millitary operations, and notorious ‘kill and dump’ tactics, has only intensified the resolve of Baloch fighters. These fighters remain steadfast in their commitment to liberating their land from the colonial grip of the Paki establishment, seeking an end to decades of injustice and repression.

BNM’s Dil Murad Baloch blasts Pak Army for destabilising Afghanistan & oppressing POB

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BNM’s Dil Murad Baloch blasts Pak Army for destabilising Afghanistan & oppressing POB

The Secretary General of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Dil Murad Baloch, has launched a blistering attack on Punjabi Pakistan’s Army establishment, holding it responsible for Afghanistan’s destruction and the ongoing misery in POB. He said that the Punjabi-Pakistan Army is harboring colonial ambitions and implementing expansionist policies that have destabilized the region for decades.

Dil Murad asserted that Paki establishment has oppressed its own people, particularly in POB, while actively working to undermine Afghanistan’s sovereignty. He said that Pakistan’s strategic policies, driven by greed and power, have kept Afghanistan mired in instability for over 40 years. “As long as Pakistan’s Punjabi colonial mindset exists, peace, prosperity, and humanity will remain a distant dream for the region,” he said.

He also highlighted the historical ties between Baloch and Afghan nations, praising Afghanistan for sheltering thousands of Baloch refugees despite its own challenges. However, Pakistan, instead of appreciating Afghanistan’s hospitality, targeted Afghan Minister for Refugees Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani, under the guise of fighting ISIS. Dil Murad said that the Pakistan Army is orchestrating terror attacks in Afghanistan to further its sinister agenda of weakening the Afghan state.

“Pakistan’s military establishment has proven time and again that it is the hub of global terrorism. Its attacks on Afghan leaders and Baloch refugees reveal its insatiable appetite for bloodshed and chaos. Expecting peace or good faith from Pakistan is nothing short of insanity,” he added.

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Dil Murad also lambasted Pakistan’s attempts to turn Afghanistan into its fifth province, saying that the Pak Army’s obsession with control has fueled decades of war and misery. He emphasized that the resilient Afghan nation has always resisted foreign domination, including Pakistan’s expansionist ambitions, and will continue to do so.

The BNM leader targeted the Pakistan Army of collaborating with terrorist organizations like ISIS to prevent Afghanistan from emerging as a stable and independent state. He praised the Afghan people for their growing awareness of Pakistan’s destructive policies and expressed confidence that they would reject Pakistan’s influence to secure a dignified and sovereign future.

Dil Murad didn’t mince words when describing the devastation wrought by Pakistan’s military on Balochistan. He said that the “Kill and Dump” policy pursued by the Pak Army has left the Baloch people in a constant state of fear, with thousands of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings destroying countless families. “The Pakistan Army’s colonial mindset has turned Balochistan into a graveyard, while its people endure extreme poverty under the shadow of guns,” he said.

He declared that the Pakistan Army’s strategy of promoting instability in Afghanistan is part of its broader playbook of regional sabotage. However, he said that Pakistan is now spiraling into decline due to political, economic, and military instability caused by its repressive policies.

Dil Murad reaffirmed the Baloch people’s commitment to their struggle for independence and their support for a peaceful, sovereign Afghanistan. “The Baloch and Afghan nations share fraternal ties, and together, they can envision a future of freedom, peace, and self-determination,” he concluded, calling for regional unity against Pakistan’s military hegemony.

BNM exposes Pakistan Army’s brutality on Baloch during protest in Netherlands

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BNM exposes Pakistan Army’s brutality on Baloch during protest in Netherlands

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) launched a powerful week-long campaign in the Netherlands, aimed at shedding light on the dire human rights situation in POB, coinciding with the observance of Human Rights Day. Through various events, BNM activists highlighted the ongoing violence and oppression inflicted by the Pakistan Army on the Baloch people, drawing attention to Pakistan’s systematic abuse of its ethnic and political minorities.

The campaign included a rally in The Hague, followed by a protest in front of the Dutch Parliament, where activists distributed hundreds of pamphlets to raise awareness about the grave situation. The BNM also submitted a petition to the Dutch Parliament, calling on the government to take a firm and principled stance on human rights violations in POB and publicly condemn Pakistan’s actions. A letter was also sent to the Dutch Minister of Defense, Ank Bijleveld, urging the Dutch government to hold Pakistan accountable and push for international measures to stop the ongoing repression.

In the petition, BNM activists called for the withdrawal of Pakistan’s GSP Plus trade status, urging the Netherlands to condition its renewal on significant improvements in Pakistan’s human rights record, particularly regarding the atrocities committed in POB. The BNM emphasized that Pakistan’s “Kill and Dump” policy, which involves the targeted abduction and extrajudicial killing of Baloch civilians, has left the population in fear and uncertainty.

Maheem Abdulrahim, President of BNM’s Netherlands Chapter, highlighted the suffering of Baloch families, with thousands of enforced disappearances remaining unresolved, leaving relatives without knowledge of their loved ones’ whereabouts or fates. “In this climate of fear and oppression, the Baloch population endures extreme poverty, while the Pak military continues its brutal campaign of violence against innocent civilians,” he said in the letter.

During the protest, key members of BNM Netherlands, including Vice President Waheed Baloch, Basit Baloch, Zahra Baloch, Dr. Latif, Abdul Rahman Baloch, Qadeer Sagar Baloch, Kia Baloch, and Jawahar Baloch, addressed the crowd, emphasizing that Human Rights Day serves as a reminder to speak out for the protection of Baloch freedom, rights, and identity. They condemned the Pak military’s decades-long campaign of torture, enforced disappearances, and the discovery of mutilated bodies, which continues to plague the Baloch community.

The BNM’s call for global action against the Pak Army’s human rights violations seeks to galvanize international pressure on Pakistan to end its violence, blood-shed and policies in POB.

Protest against Pak Army’s militarisation of Bolan medical college continues in Quetta

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Protest against Pak Army’s militarisation of Bolan medical college continues in Quetta

A protest sit-in against the militarization of educational institutions in POB and their illegal closure has entered its 19th day at Bolan Medical College, with no signs of abatement. The protest, initiated by Baloch students, has gained significant attention and is now part of a broader movement calling for justice and the restoration of basic rights across the province.

On Sunday, Dr. Mah Rang Baloch, the central organizer of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, and Bibgar Baloch, a member of the central committee, joined the protest and expressed solidarity with the students. They reiterated the importance of supporting the fight against the Army’s oppressive policies targeting Baloch educational institutions.

The protesters have condemned the illegal closure of Bolan Medical College for over a month, describing it as a deliberate attempt to suppress the aspirations of Baloch students. In a further blow to the academic community, the hostels at Balochistan University have also been sealed, with students evicted from their dorms, their belongings forcibly removed. This has sparked outrage, as the occupied-authorities are using these closures as a pretext to enforce a militarization agenda across POB’s educational landscape.

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This wave of repression is part of a systematic effort to profile and silence the Baloch community, particularly its youth. There are growing fears that such measures will lead to an increase in forced disappearances, a tactic long employed by the Pak military and intelligence agencies to stifle Baloch community.

The situation in POB has grown dire. The province has now become a laboratory of human tragedies. Students face daily repression and violence at the hands of a brutal occupying force, the Pak military and its affiliates. The region’s educational institutions, including Bolan Medical College, have been transformed into hotbeds of resistance against the Pak Army’s violent crackdown.

The raid on the university hostels and the subsequent violence perpetrated by Quetta police is not an isolated incident but part of a broader, troubling pattern of Army-sanctioned brutality. These actions are symptomatic of the larger systemic prejudice and repression that the Baloch community faces on a daily basis under the current regime. The brutality on display is a direct attack on the basic rights of the people of POB, with the Army continuing to suppress dissent and silence voices calling for justice.

The protesting students have vowed that their sit-in will continue until the Bolan Medical College and the hostels are reopened and the oppressive military presence in their institutions is dismantled. They have called on all people, from every walk of life, to join their struggle and raise their voices against the injustice being perpetrated on Baloch students and the wider Baloch population.

Iran executes seven people, including five Baloch citizens

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Iran executes seven people, including five Baloch citizens

At least seven prisoners were executed in five Iranian prisons, including five Baloch citizens. The executions were carried out on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

The executed individuals include Abdul Basit Totazi (38), Nawab Ahl-e-Rostai, Abdul Nasir Totazi (38), son of Amir Hamza, Nematullah Totazi (33), Mohammad Ali (36), and Reza Kharkohi (43).

Reportedly, Abdul Basit, Abdul Nasir, and Nematullah were arrested in connection with a joint drug-related case and sentenced to death by the court. Reza and Mohammad Ali were arrested approximately seven years ago for similar drug-related crimes and also received death sentences.

In addition to the Baloch prisoners, two other individuals were executed, including one woman, though their identities have not been disclosed.

Baloch citizens, who make up about five to six percent of Iran’s population, have the highest execution rate in the country. This stark disparity in execution rates has raised concerns about systemic discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities in Iran.

This wave of executions highlights a broader and troubling trend, as at least 34 Baloch citizens have been executed in the first half of 2024 alone. Of these, 27 were executed for drug-related crimes, while seven others were put to death for murder.

Pak Army’s reckless targeting continues to jeopardise Pashtun lives in Khyber

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Pak Army’s reckless targeting continues to jeopardise Pashtun lives in Khyber

The situation in Khyber District’s Tirah region has spiraled into chaos, with the Pak Army’s relentless operations wreaking havoc on civilian lives. Communication signals remain suspended, isolating the residents from the outside world and leaving them unaware of the escalating violence. Military operations, mortar shelling, and drone strikes continue unabated, causing severe casualties among ordinary people. Just today, mortar shelling on homes in Tirah Maidan injured three women and a young man, highlighting the indiscriminate brutality of the military’s tactics.

This comes mere days after a tragic incident in Bannu, where three young seminary students—brothers Zeeshan and Wahab, along with their friend Alamzeb—lost their lives after a mortar shell, left behind by the Army, exploded while they innocently played with it, mistaking it for a toy. Such incidents lay bare the reckless and callous policies of the Pak Army and its intelligence apparatus, the ISI, which have long maintained an iron grip over the tribal regions. By fostering chaos and leaving behind remnants of their military campaigns, like unexploded ordnance, the Army continues to endanger the lives of innocent Pashtuns.

For decades, Pashtun lands have been the Army’s playground for experiments in fostering and weaponizing extremism. Young boys have been manipulated into pawns of militant ideologies, their futures destroyed in a calculated strategy aimed at exploiting the region for geopolitical leverage. This cynical policy serves to crush any semblance of Pashtun nationalism or resistance, leaving the region mired in fear and devastation.

The Army’s brutality, cloaked under the guise of counterterrorism, only perpetuates instability while Pashtun civilians bear the brunt of its consequences. These calculated acts of state violence serve the interests of a military establishment that seeks to suppress dissent, maintain control, and further its geopolitical ambitions at the expense of innocent lives. Once again, the people of Tirah and other tribal regions are paying the ultimate price for the Army’s oppressive and exploitative policies.

Pak media cheers POJK presidential ordinance victory after suppressing their voices

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Pak media cheers POJK presidential ordinance victory after suppressing their voices

The people of Pak-occupied- Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) have once again exposed the repressive tactics of the Paki establishment and the blatant hypocrisy of its media. A fierce protest movement, marked by wheel-jam and shutter-down strikes, culminated in the repeal of a controversial presidential ordinance on Sunday after weeks of determined struggle. Yet, the protests—met with Army-police violence and media blackout—only received coverage after a settlement, allowing pro-establishment media to paint a picture of collective triumph while ignoring the brutal suppression faced by protestors.

For days, POJK residents braved police brutality, blocked key entry points like Kohala Bridge, and stood their ground against attempts to force Pakistani flags onto their vehicles. The protests highlighted the growing resentment among residents against Islamabad’s colonial-style governance, which continues to treat the region as a mere pawn in its geopolitical ambitions.

The controversial “Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Ordinance, 2024,” is a draconian tool to crush dissent, was at the center of the unrest. The ordinance sought to suppress peaceful assembly and free expression—fundamental rights of the people. Despite the POJK Supreme Court’s suspension of the ordinance earlier this week, the protesters demanded its complete repeal and an end to the oppressive measures it represented.

After prolonged negotiations, the occupying- govt conceded to the 16-point demands put forth by the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). These included withdrawing the ordinance, releasing all prisoners, canceling FIRs filed since May 2023, reinstating dismissed employees, compensating victims of violence, and addressing issues related to electricity tariffs and infrastructure damages. The agreement also included a promise to hold student union elections and implement a Charter of Demands within six months.

While the settlement marks a victory for the people of POJK, it comes at a heavy cost. Violent clashes between police and activists left at least three people dead and dozens injured. Businesses, medical services, and public transport came to a standstill during the strikes, reflecting the depth of public frustration with Islamabad’s heavy-handed policies.

POJK’s struggle is a stark reminder of the Paki establishment’s colonial mindset toward its so-called “autonomous” territories. Islamabad has long exploited the region, plundering its resources, imposing heavy tariffs, and disregarding the needs of its people. The protests are not just about one ordinance but a broader rejection of decades of systemic neglect and repression.

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