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New York Times Report: BLA Now Targeting Civilians, Infrastructure in Pakistan

A recent report by The New York Times has highlighted a significant and concerning shift in the operations of the banned group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which is now increasingly targeting civilians and critical infrastructure in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. According...

Evacuation of One Constitution Avenue Islamabad – Key Facts You Need to Know

The recent move to evacuate One Constitution Avenue in Islamabad’s Red Zone following a court order has reignited a long-standing controversy. What may appear to be a real estate dispute is, in reality, a deeper reflection of governance failures,...

Balochistan Olive Farming: 2.6 Million Plants Enter Production Phase

Balochistan is witnessing a major agricultural transformation as 2.6 million olive plants across the province have entered the production phase, with full output expected by 2028–29. According to agricultural expert Abdul Rauf Kakar, this development marks a significant breakthrough for...

Book Van and Science Ride Bring Education to Remote Villages of Balochistan

The Book Van and Science Ride initiatives are transforming education in Balochistan by delivering books and science learning directly to remote villages. In a groundbreaking step toward improving access to education, the Government of Balochistan, in collaboration with UNICEF, has...

Is There a Representation Crisis in Balochistan? What the 2024 Election Data Reveals

Is there truly a representation crisis in Balochistan, or is this perception shaped more by political narratives than electoral reality? Following the February 2024 general elections in Balochistan, certain quarters have argued that the province is facing a crisis of...

Iranian Foreign Minister Expected to Arrive in Islamabad Today with Delegation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Islamabad, Pakistan, tonight for “consultations”, followed by Muscat, Oman, and Moscow, Russia Government sources have confirmed that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight along with a high-level...

Gwadar’s First Women-Only Market Opens, Boosting Female Entrepreneurship in Balochistan

In Gwadar, a new chapter in local commerce began this week as Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti inaugurated the city’s first dedicated women-only market — a small but telling development in a place better known for ports and large-scale...

Civil-Military Leadership Unites in Gwadar for Peace and Development

Balochistan's civil-military leadership came together in Gwadar to advance a shared vision of peace, stability, and development in Balochistan during the high-profile Gwadar Grand Jirga. The gathering highlighted Gwadar’s growing importance as a strategic, economic, and tourism hub. A major...

India’s Indus Waters Gamble: Undermining Law and Weaponizing Water

India’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty raises serious questions about international law, treaty obligations, and the risks of weaponizing water in South Asia. International agreements don’t collapse overnight—they erode when states begin to treat them as optional. That’s why...