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Enforced disappearances surge, as Pak Army abducts another Baloch youth

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Enforced disappearances surge, as Pak Army abducts another Baloch youth

The human rights crisis in Pakistan-occupied-Balochistan region has reached alarming proportions, with a sharp spike in enforced disappearances reported in recent months.

The latest case involves Sewa Bugti, abducted by the Pakistan Army. His disappearance has become a rallying point for human rights advocates who demand immediate action to locate him and thousands of others who have vanished without a trace.

Pak-occupied-Balochistan has grappled with atrocities since the Pak Army annexed the region in 1948. Moreover, Pak Army has been employing heavy-handed tactics.

Enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture—these are the tools of a Army failing to address legitimate grievances. Instead of solutions, Pakistan resorts to brutality, hoping to silence dissent.

According to the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), there are more than 7,000 missing persons from Pak-occupied-Balochistan.

As the world watches, the fate of Sewa Bugti and thousands like him hangs in the balance. Their stories underscore a deepening crisis in PoB—one that threatens not only individual lives but the very fabric of a community fighting to preserve its identity and rights.

Counting underway of Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Know early surprising trends

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Counting underway of Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Know early surprising trends

In a surprising turn, the Opposition’s INDIA bloc has made substantial gains in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, already surpassing the 200-seat mark—a significant improvement from their 2019 performance. However, early trends suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is still on track to retain power, having crossed the crucial 272-seat majority.

Key battlegrounds like Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal were leaning towards the NDA, bolstering hopes of reaching their ambitious 400-seat target but TMC leads. These states could be pivotal in this quest.

High-profile candidates are faring well across the board. Rahul Gandhi leads in Wayanad, while in a tight race in Thiruvananthapuram, BJP’s Rajiv Chandrasekhar is ahead of Congress stalwart Shashi Tharoor. Prime Minister Modi maintains a strong lead in Varanasi, and Akhilesh Yadav is frontrunner in Kannauj.

As the count progresses, all eyes are on the postal ballots, often a game-changer. Should current trends hold, Modi would join Jawaharlal Nehru as the only Prime Minister to secure a third consecutive term.

This marathon election saw voting across 543 constituencies in seven phases. Concurrent counts are underway for state assemblies in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

The counting of votes began at 8 a.m. under tight security measures across the nation. After an initial 30-minute focus on postal ballots, officials commenced tallying the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) counts, which are expected to provide a clearer picture of the results by midday.

This year’s Lok Sabha election has been more than just a political contest; it represents a broader ideological battle between the BJP’s nationalist agenda and the secular, inclusive vision promoted by the Opposition’s INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc. The Congress party, despite being weakened by successive electoral defeats and high-profile defections, remains a key player in this opposition coalition.

Pashtuns resist Pak Army’s proxy war tactics in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Pashtuns resist Pak Army’s proxy war tactics in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Residents of Khyber Tirah are taking to the streets to protest Pak Army’s policies, which are designed to sow discord and facilitate proxy wars in their homeland. The demonstrations reflect growing frustration with strategies that has regrouped various interest groups under the guise of counter-terrorism operations.

“They create terrorism, force us from our homes, and then use our land for their mercenary wars”, says a local. Residents argue that Army’s tactic of pitting factions against each other in Terah has been employed without considering its devastating impact on the broader Pashtun population.

These operations, far from enhancing security, are causing innocent civilian deaths. The community’s message is clear: they refuse to let their region become another battleground for external interests. Pakistan has employed various tactics to oppress the Pashtun community, abductions, arrests, enforced disappearances and killing innocent people in the name of security has become too common.

Al-Qaeda In Subcontinent (AQIS) publishes its’s stance on “jihad in Kashmir”

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Al-Qaeda In Subcontinent (AQIS) publishes its’s stance on “jihad in Kashmir”

Al-Qaeda has released an official ‘Policy Statement’ outlining its stance on the “Jihad in Kashmir”. This move comes as the terrorist organization seeks to clarify its position and strategies in the region.

“Any movement engaged in battle against the enemies of religion faces attempts by the enemy’s intelligence agents to harm its jihad,” the statement reads. AQIS claims these tactics include imposing “non-Sharia actions” to discredit their efforts and infiltrating their ranks to arrest supporters.

The organization asserts that such strategies are not unique to Kashmir but have been observed in Pakistan, India, and other regions where they operate. “This is ongoing in every country where the mujahideen are engaged against the enemies of religion,” the document states.

AQIS outlines a three-point strategy:

1. Clearly define the jihadist group’s objectives and methods to prevent misattribution of “non-Sharia actions”.

2. Ensure group leaders and central institutions are well-known to help identify their “true position”.

3. Establish reliable channels for contacting “true representatives” for guidance on jihadist matters.

This policy statement marks a significant step in AQIS’s efforts to solidify its presence and clarify its role in the Kashmir conflict. It also provides insights into the organization’s perception and how it will not be deterred from continuing its efforts to keep the region in unrest. This message should act as a warning for the security forces to be alert.

IHC rejects Pak Army’s plea to close famous poet Farhad’s case

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IHC rejects Pak Army’s plea to close famous poet Farhad’s case

In a significant rebuke to Pak Army’s practice of enforced disappearances, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday flatly rejected the authorities’s attempt to close the case of Ahmed Farhad Shah, a poet whose enforced disappearance has drawn international attention.

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, presiding over the case, issued a clear and unequivocal response to the plea: the case will only conclude when Shah is physically produced before the court. This decision marks a striking departure from past instances where such cases have been quietly shelved.

The case, filed by Shah’s wife, Urooj Zainab, in the IHC on May 15, seeks not only her husband’s recovery but also demands the identification, investigation, and prosecution of those responsible for his disappearance. Her legal team, comprising human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali, has vigorously pursued the case.

During Friday’s hearing, Additional Attorney General Munawwar Iqbal, representing the federal government, informed the court that Farhad was in physical remand until June 2. He then brazenly requested the IHC to wrap up the illegal confinement case.

“This request epitomizes the state’s approach to enforced disappearances,” commented Mazari. “First, deny any knowledge. Then, when caught, admit to detention but ask for silence. It’s a chilling pattern.”

Mazari also revealed disturbing details about the family’s search for Shah. When they visited Dhirkot Police Station in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), they couldn’t trace his whereabouts. Later, they discovered he had been transferred to Muzaffarabad under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

“Using anti-terror laws to silence poets—this is the reality of Pakistan’s ‘democracy,'” said Ali Dayan Hasan, South Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “It’s a tactic straight out of an authoritarian playbook.”

Farhad’s disappearance is linked to his recent reporting on the protests in POJK. His pursuit of justice for Kashmiris put him in harm’s way as Pakistan’s military has a troubling record of dehumanizing those who stand for rights and provide strength to social movements.

For now, Ahmed Farhad Shah’s voice remains silenced. But in the echoing halls of the Islamabad High Court has offered a glimmer of hope in landscape of enforced disappearances.

Buleda’s epic march for missing Baloch reaches Turbat

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Buleda’s epic march for missing Baloch reaches Turbat

A large-scale protest demanding the return of missing persons culminated in Turbat as hundreds of demonstrators completed a grueling 40-kilometer long march from Buleda.

The march, which began in the remote town of Buleda, saw an impressive turnout with men, women, and children participating in substantial numbers. Upon reaching Turbat, the provincial capital, the protesters staged a sit-in outside the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office, turning the city center into a scene of peaceful yet determined protest.

Led by prominent figures such as Arif Baloch, father of missing activist Muslim Arif, and Haji Nasir, district president of the Haq Do Movement, the march wound its way through Turbat’s bustling bazaars. As they moved through the main thoroughfares, participants chanted slogans demanding the immediate recovery of their loved ones.

Other key organizers included Wasim Safar and several family members of the missing persons, each carrying stories of loss and a resolute demand for justice. The diverse leadership reflects the widespread impact of enforced disappearances in the region.

The issue of missing persons has long been a contentious one in Pak-occupied-Balochistan, with human rights organizations repeatedly calling on authorities to address the problem. This latest demonstration shows the growing frustration among affected families.

The Army now faces renewed pressure. With national and international media capturing images of elderly parents, young siblings, and determined community leaders who walked 40 kilometers for answers, the voices from Turbat are harder to ignore.

The Pak forces through such cowardly tactics of enforced disappearances, kill-and-dumps, and other brutalities are trying to suppress the Baloch community and their voice since it has occupied the region in 1948.

Judge who gave bail to minor in the Pune Porsche Accident rides away without helmet

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Judge who gave bail to minor in the Pune Porsche Accident rides away without helmet

China’s economy thrives on the sweat and blood of Ughyurs

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China’s economy thrives on the sweat and blood of Ughyurs

BLF frees 4 Punjab workers for work on military sites in Awaran

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BLF frees 4 Punjab workers for work on military sites in Awaran

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), a prominent Baloch freedom fighter group, has claimed responsibility for detaining four residents of Pakistan’s Punjab province, who were working on military installations in Awaran district of Pak-occupied-Balochistan.

In a statement, the BLF stated that their “Sarmachars” (freedom fighters) arrested the four workers on January 28, while they were engaged in construction activities on military sites in Awaran. However, the freedom fighter group announced that the detained workers were released on February 14, 2024, on humanitarian reasons.

The BLF said that they have repeatedly cautioned against the exploitation projects of the occupying Army and the mobile tower companies utilized by the Army, as they are the legitimate targets.

The freedom fighter group has long opposed development projects in Pak-occupied-Balochistan, as the Army is exploiting the region’s resources and using infrastructure initiatives as a means to strengthen its military presence and control over the territory.

Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but least populated province, has grappled with a long-running freedom struggle. The BLF have waged an armed struggle against the Army, for subjugation of the Baloch people and exploitation of the resource-rich region’s natural resources.

Muslim landlord brutalizes Hindu woman in Bahwalpur Pak (Punjab)

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Muslim landlord brutalizes Hindu woman in Bahwalpur Pak (Punjab)

In a shocking case highlighting the plight of minorities in Pakistan, a Hindu woman laborer was subjected to horrific brutality by her Muslim landlord and his accomplices in Bahwalpur city of Punjab province.

Reportedly, the woman had visited the landlord’s residence to request her pending wages. However, instead of receiving her salary, she was stripped naked, hung upside down, beaten, and gang-raped by the landlord and his henchmen.

This appalling incident is not an isolated case of violence against the Hindu community in Pakistan. Numerous cases have come to light where Hindu girls have been raped, abducted, killed, and forcibly converted to Islam. Minorities in the country face widespread marginalization, harassment, oppression, and threats, often being targeted with derogatory language and actions.

The systemic discrimination and lack of legal safeguards for minorities in Pakistan, where they often face violence, forced conversions, and lack of access to economic opportunities and social services.

As details of the Bahwalpur emerged, it has once again put a spotlight on the dire situation faced by religious minorities in Pakistan and the urgent need for reforms to ensure their safety and equal rights.

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