In a tragic incident, Balochistan’s first female police officer, Lady Constable Malik Naz, was martyred while fighting terrorists in the Baghbana area of Khuzdar.
According to police officials, a police team reached Baghbana following reports of theft. Upon arrival, terrorists who had already laid an ambush surrounded the police party and ordered them to surrender their weapons.
The police personnel refused to surrender and chose to defend the motherland, resulting in an exchange of fire. During the gun battle, Lady Constable Malik Naz and Head Constable Samiullah were martyred on the spot, while two other officers sustained serious injuries and were shifted to a hospital.
Malik Naz has become the first female police officer in Balochistan’s history to be martyred while confronting terrorists.
Her husband, who was serving in the Levies Force, had earlier been martyred in a targeted killing while on duty. She is survived by three young children.
In Balochistan, where banned militant groups have been known to exploit women through coercion, blackmail, or social pressure, cases have also emerged highlighting such misuse. In a recent case, Raheema Bibi — wife of Manzoor Ahmed, a facilitator of suicide bomber Zareena Rafique involved in the FC Nokundi attack — revealed that her husband used her phone to assist the attacker.
At the same time, women like Malik Naz stand out for their courage, sacrificing their lives to ensure public security.
Recently there has been a significant increase in the participation of female graduates and local women from Balochistan in the Frontier Corps (FC), Pakistan Army, and provincial police force, with hundreds joining in 2025 and 2026. Key advancements include the induction of lady soldiers into the FC and the appointment of female officers to key leadership positions in the police.
On November 18, 2025, FC Balochistan (North) celebrated the passing out of its 68th Ladies Batch, featuring 89 local lady soldiers who completed their training at Sibi Scouts.
Female soldiers like Malaika Arif (Sibi), Fatima (Quetta), and Fehmida Achakzai (Chaman) have recently taken prominent roles, encouraging further local participation.
In January 2025,385 women completed their training at the Police Training College in Quetta and have joined Balochistan Police. Sobia Khanum was appointed as the first female Station House Officer (SHO) at the Cantt Police Station in Quetta.
Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the female constable set an example of bravery in the fight against terrorism by embracing martyrdom.
He added that her husband, Abdul Ghani, had already sacrificed his life for the country, making her sacrifice even more significant. The provincial government stands with her children in this difficult time, he said.
The Chief Minister further stated that the sacrifices of martyrs are a valuable national asset and will never be forgotten.
Authorities confirmed that the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has launched an investigation into the incident and those responsible will be brought to justice. The government has assured full support to the families of the martyrs and reiterated that operations against terrorists will continue until complete elimination of militancy.
