For years, an anonymous social media account operating under the name “Mir Yar Baloch” has projected itself as an authentic voice of the Baloch people, positioning its operator as a representative of an oppressed nation speaking truth to power....
The cancellation of a planned Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) UK event at the University of Oxford has generated widespread debate. PTM UK publicly attributed the postponement to "technical and logistical issues." However, a decision letter reportedly issued by the...
Balochistan is often discussed through the lens of security, conflict and underdevelopment. Yet beyond the headlines lies a province blessed with breathtaking coastlines, ancient civilizations, unique cultural traditions and diverse landscapes that could make it one of South Asia's...
Australia's travel advisory for Pakistan has generated discussion on social media, with several Pakistani users, legal experts and members of the diaspora raising questions about the wording and framing of certain sections of the guidance issued through the Smartraveller...
The increasing involvement of women in attacks carried out by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has emerged as a troubling development in Balochistan’s security landscape. Security analysts and officials view the trend as a significant shift in militant...
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,...
There is an old belief, passed quietly from one generation to another, that a lie cannot endure—that it lacks the strength to stand on its own. Yet history offers a far more unsettling truth. Some lies do not merely...
World Immunization Week 2026 reminds us of a powerful truth: vaccines work for every generation. Yet, achieving immunization equity in Pakistan remains a critical challenge, especially for children in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
Community engagement plays a vital role in...
In the grand tradition of democratic governance, parliaments stand as the ultimate forum where the voices of the people converge to shape national and global futures. They embody debate, aspiration, and collective wisdom, offering a platform where the concerns...
Balochistan today is not only a region grappling with security challenges—it is also at the center of a growing battle of narratives. In a world where information moves faster than verification, the truth about Balochistan is often buried beneath...
Pakistan has assumed the role of mediator to de-escalate the US–Iran war. While this initiative has been taken in good faith, some Arab commentators have begun criticising Pakistan’s mediation role.
Some Arab journalists, senior officials, and strategic thinkers are questioning...
Mahrang Baloch’s piece in The Guardian — “My year in solitary confinement has not broken me. My peaceful fight for Baloch rights in Pakistan goes on” — is written to evoke sympathy. But stripped of emotion, it reads less...
