Pakistan Coast Guard Firing in Gwadar Leaves 13 Baloch Labour Dead, Several Injured
At least 13 #Baloch #labourers have been killed and several others injured after reported firing by the #PakistanCoastGuard in #Gwadar, triggering panic and chaos in the area. #Witnesses said the workers were engaged in routine labour when the sudden #firing started, forcing people to run for safety.
The incident has sparked protests and sit-ins, while #security has been tightened across the region. The #attack has once again intensified anger over the treatment of #Baloch #civilians and the growing atmosphere of fear in Gwadar.
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At least 13 #Baloch #labourers have been killed and several others injured after reported firing by the #PakistanCoastGuard in #Gwadar, triggering panic and chaos in the area. #Witnesses said the workers were engaged in routine labour when the sudden #firing started, forcing people to run for safety.
The incident has sparked protests and sit-ins, while #security has been tightened across the region. The #attack has once again intensified anger over the treatment of #Baloch #civilians and the growing atmosphere of fear in Gwadar.
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Lakki Marwat Suicide Blast Kills Two Security Personnel
A #Pakistani suicide bomber blew himself up in Lakki Marwat, with initial reports saying at least two security #personnel were killed. The incident points to yet another deadly attack in #KhyberPakhtunkhwa’s volatile security belt.
The full details may still be developing, but the early information suggests a targeted strike on #security forces. Such #attacks keep exposing the persistent militancy challenge in #Pakistan’s northwest.
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A #Pakistani suicide bomber blew himself up in Lakki Marwat, with initial reports saying at least two security #personnel were killed. The incident points to yet another deadly attack in #KhyberPakhtunkhwa’s volatile security belt.
The full details may still be developing, but the early information suggests a targeted strike on #security forces. Such #attacks keep exposing the persistent militancy challenge in #Pakistan’s northwest.
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Pakistan’s Farmers Become the Face of a Deepening Economic and Trade Crisis
#Pakistan’s #farmers are increasingly becoming the visible face of a deepening economic and trade crisis. Soaring costs for #fertiliser, #diesel, #electricity, #pesticides, and machinery, combined with weak policy support and collapsing profitability, are pushing growers to the edge.
The burden of #mismanagement, instability, and repeated trade disruptions is falling hardest on those who can least absorb it. From #crop losses and debt to unfair market practices and import #dependence, the #agricultural sector is being squeezed by a #system that keeps failing its own people.
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#Pakistan’s #farmers are increasingly becoming the visible face of a deepening economic and trade crisis. Soaring costs for #fertiliser, #diesel, #electricity, #pesticides, and machinery, combined with weak policy support and collapsing profitability, are pushing growers to the edge.
The burden of #mismanagement, instability, and repeated trade disruptions is falling hardest on those who can least absorb it. From #crop losses and debt to unfair market practices and import #dependence, the #agricultural sector is being squeezed by a #system that keeps failing its own people.
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Press Freedom under Massive Threat in Gilgit-Baltistan
#Press freedom in #Gilgit-#Baltistan is facing severe pressure, with activists and media figures alleging intimidation, repression, and direct control by state institutions. On World Press #Freedom Day, Senge Sering of the Institute for Gilgit-Baltistan Studies said independent #journalism and free expression are effectively non-existent in the region.
Earlier reports also described growing anger among journalists in #Gilgit-Baltistan over the #PECA law, which they said was being used to silence dissent and restrict free speech. The situation reflects a wider pattern of shrinking civic space and continued crackdowns on critical voices in the region.
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#Press freedom in #Gilgit-#Baltistan is facing severe pressure, with activists and media figures alleging intimidation, repression, and direct control by state institutions. On World Press #Freedom Day, Senge Sering of the Institute for Gilgit-Baltistan Studies said independent #journalism and free expression are effectively non-existent in the region.
Earlier reports also described growing anger among journalists in #Gilgit-Baltistan over the #PECA law, which they said was being used to silence dissent and restrict free speech. The situation reflects a wider pattern of shrinking civic space and continued crackdowns on critical voices in the region.
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Balochistan PA seeks tax reduction for women’s hygiene products
The #Balochistan Assembly adopted a resolution urging the federal #government to reduce or exempt #taxes on women’s hygiene and #sanitaryproducts, saying heavy levies have made essential items unaffordable for many households.
#Lawmakers cited #UNICEF data and called for either full exemption or a 50% cut in #GST and other duties to improve access and protect public health, calling #menstrual hygiene a core #human-rights and #health issue.
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The #Balochistan Assembly adopted a resolution urging the federal #government to reduce or exempt #taxes on women’s hygiene and #sanitaryproducts, saying heavy levies have made essential items unaffordable for many households.
#Lawmakers cited #UNICEF data and called for either full exemption or a 50% cut in #GST and other duties to improve access and protect public health, calling #menstrual hygiene a core #human-rights and #health issue.
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Pakistan scrambles to salvage US-Iran diplomacy as ceasefire faces collapse
#Pakistan is urgently mediating between #Washington and #Tehran to prevent a fragile #ceasefire from collapsing, rejecting allegations it aided Iran #militarily while pushing both parties to uphold the truce.
#Officials warned that renewed #hostilities could derail talks already described as on “life support,” and #Islamabad has been sharing proposals and shuttle #diplomacy to keep #negotiations alive.
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#Pakistan is urgently mediating between #Washington and #Tehran to prevent a fragile #ceasefire from collapsing, rejecting allegations it aided Iran #militarily while pushing both parties to uphold the truce.
#Officials warned that renewed #hostilities could derail talks already described as on “life support,” and #Islamabad has been sharing proposals and shuttle #diplomacy to keep #negotiations alive.
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Five Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Balochistan Anti-Terror Operation
Five #Pakistani soldiers, including a major, were killed during an operation against militants in #Balochistan’s #Barkhan district, the army has confirmed.
#Security forces say they eliminated several terrorists in the clash, underscoring the insurgent threat that continues to simmer in the #province.
The latest #losses highlight the human cost of #Pakistan’s ongoing fight against militant networks entrenched in its rugged western #territories.
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Five #Pakistani soldiers, including a major, were killed during an operation against militants in #Balochistan’s #Barkhan district, the army has confirmed.
#Security forces say they eliminated several terrorists in the clash, underscoring the insurgent threat that continues to simmer in the #province.
The latest #losses highlight the human cost of #Pakistan’s ongoing fight against militant networks entrenched in its rugged western #territories.
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UN Says It Can Feed a Million More Afghan Children if Wars Stop
The #UN says it could feed an additional one million #Afghan #children if active conflicts in the #region come to an end, freeing up both resources and #humanitarian access.
Ongoing wars are diverting funds, #disrupting supply lines, and making it harder for aid agencies to reach vulnerable communities.
The situation underscores how #Afghanistan’s #humanitarian crisis is being intensified by #external conflicts and regional #instability rather than capacity alone.
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The #UN says it could feed an additional one million #Afghan #children if active conflicts in the #region come to an end, freeing up both resources and #humanitarian access.
Ongoing wars are diverting funds, #disrupting supply lines, and making it harder for aid agencies to reach vulnerable communities.
The situation underscores how #Afghanistan’s #humanitarian crisis is being intensified by #external conflicts and regional #instability rather than capacity alone.
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Centre Blamed for Turmoil in KP and Balochistan
Political leaders and analysts are
increasingly blaming #Pakistan’s federal government for the growing turmoil in #KhyberPakhtunkhwa and #Balochistan.
They argue that #Islamabad’s failure to address concerns, economic marginalisation, and governance gaps has fueled #resentment and instability in both provinces.
The unrest is now seen as a symptom of deeper structural neglect rather than isolated law-and-order issues.
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Political leaders and analysts are
increasingly blaming #Pakistan’s federal government for the growing turmoil in #KhyberPakhtunkhwa and #Balochistan.
They argue that #Islamabad’s failure to address concerns, economic marginalisation, and governance gaps has fueled #resentment and instability in both provinces.
The unrest is now seen as a symptom of deeper structural neglect rather than isolated law-and-order issues.
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UN, Media Rights Groups Say Taliban Arrested Three Journalists in Afghanistan
The #UN and media rights organizations report that #Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have arrested three #journalists, deepening fears over #press #freedom under the current regime.
These #detentions highlight a broader pattern of intimidation, #censorship, and shrinking space for #independent reporting in the country.
The targeting of #journalists not only #silences critical voices but also leaves #Afghan citizens and the #world with fewer reliable sources of information from the ground.
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The #UN and media rights organizations report that #Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have arrested three #journalists, deepening fears over #press #freedom under the current regime.
These #detentions highlight a broader pattern of intimidation, #censorship, and shrinking space for #independent reporting in the country.
The targeting of #journalists not only #silences critical voices but also leaves #Afghan citizens and the #world with fewer reliable sources of information from the ground.
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Woman Cop, Lecturer Killed As Balochistan Bleeds Again
A woman police #constable and a college #lecturer have been gunned down in separate attacks in #Pakistan’s #Balochistan, underscoring how the province’s #civilians and #frontline officers are being dragged #deeper into a relentless conflict.
The woman cop, 35-year-old Malik Naz, was killed during an operation in #Bajoi near #Khuzdar, becoming the first female police officer in #Balochistan’s history to die in such an encounter, while a #lecturer was shot dead in another incident, adding to a grim pattern of targeted #violence.
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A woman police #constable and a college #lecturer have been gunned down in separate attacks in #Pakistan’s #Balochistan, underscoring how the province’s #civilians and #frontline officers are being dragged #deeper into a relentless conflict.
The woman cop, 35-year-old Malik Naz, was killed during an operation in #Bajoi near #Khuzdar, becoming the first female police officer in #Balochistan’s history to die in such an encounter, while a #lecturer was shot dead in another incident, adding to a grim pattern of targeted #violence.
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‘Looks Like Civil War’: Balochistan’s Security Unravels
Lawmakers and analysts are warning that the security situation in #Balochistan now “looks like civil war,” as #separatist attacks and #brutal counter-operations push the #province into a dangerous spiral.
Over the past months, coordinated assaults on #securityforces and #civilians have left dozens dead, prompting large-scale #military #operations that officials say have killed more than 200 militants but have done little to address long-standing #grievances over #autonomy, #rights abuses, and resource control.
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Lawmakers and analysts are warning that the security situation in #Balochistan now “looks like civil war,” as #separatist attacks and #brutal counter-operations push the #province into a dangerous spiral.
Over the past months, coordinated assaults on #securityforces and #civilians have left dozens dead, prompting large-scale #military #operations that officials say have killed more than 200 militants but have done little to address long-standing #grievances over #autonomy, #rights abuses, and resource control.
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Govt Talks Accountability As KP Grapples With Mega Graft
Even as #Pakistan’s northwest reels from revelations of a #multibillion-rupee #corruption scandal in Upper #Kohistan, the #KhyberPakhtunkhwa government claims it is pursuing over 150 graft cases to show it is serious about accountability.
In the #Kohistan scam alone, #investigators say around Rs 40 billion were siphoned off over several years, with the National Accountability Bureau announcing it has already recovered roughly half that amount, highlighting both the scale of #institutional decay and the #political stakes around “anti-corruption” drives.
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Even as #Pakistan’s northwest reels from revelations of a #multibillion-rupee #corruption scandal in Upper #Kohistan, the #KhyberPakhtunkhwa government claims it is pursuing over 150 graft cases to show it is serious about accountability.
In the #Kohistan scam alone, #investigators say around Rs 40 billion were siphoned off over several years, with the National Accountability Bureau announcing it has already recovered roughly half that amount, highlighting both the scale of #institutional decay and the #political stakes around “anti-corruption” drives.
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Balochistan Under Section 144 as Clampdown Deepens
The government of #Balochistan has imposed Section 144 across the province for 30 days, tightening control over public life.
The #order bans display of weapons, double riding on motorcycles, and all forms of public gatherings.
It also prohibits people from covering their faces with #masks and restricts movement on #unregistered motorcycles, further shrinking civic space and daily #freedoms.
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The government of #Balochistan has imposed Section 144 across the province for 30 days, tightening control over public life.
The #order bans display of weapons, double riding on motorcycles, and all forms of public gatherings.
It also prohibits people from covering their faces with #masks and restricts movement on #unregistered motorcycles, further shrinking civic space and daily #freedoms.
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Gunmen Kill Two Security Personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Two security #personnel have been gunned down in #Pakistan’s #KhyberPakhtunkhwa province, highlighting once again the #fragile security situation in the region.
The #attack reflects the persistent threat faced by #security forces amid a resurgence of militant violence.
Such incidents deepen local #insecurity and raise fresh #questions over the state’s ability to protect its own #personnel and #civilians alike.
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Two security #personnel have been gunned down in #Pakistan’s #KhyberPakhtunkhwa province, highlighting once again the #fragile security situation in the region.
The #attack reflects the persistent threat faced by #security forces amid a resurgence of militant violence.
Such incidents deepen local #insecurity and raise fresh #questions over the state’s ability to protect its own #personnel and #civilians alike.
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Waziristan IED Blast Targets Military Vehicle; One Soldier Martyred, Seven Injured
In #Waziristan, an #IED blast struck a #military vehicle, leading to the #martyrdom of one #soldier and injuries to seven others, including a #Major.
The #attack once again underlines the persistent threat of #militancy in the region and the heavy price being paid by #security forces.
The incident also raises #questions over the effectiveness of counter-IED #measures and #intelligence in such high-risk zones.
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In #Waziristan, an #IED blast struck a #military vehicle, leading to the #martyrdom of one #soldier and injuries to seven others, including a #Major.
The #attack once again underlines the persistent threat of #militancy in the region and the heavy price being paid by #security forces.
The incident also raises #questions over the effectiveness of counter-IED #measures and #intelligence in such high-risk zones.
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Pakistani Hostage Yusuf Hussain’s Heartbreaking Appeal to Islamabad
#Pakistani hostage Yusuf Hussain has issued a desperate appeal to the Government of #Pakistan, describing how the #captives are being fed only boiled rice and forced to drink dirty water stored in #tanks.
He says they are in severe distress, both #physically and mentally, with no clear information about any #negotiations or rescue efforts from #Islamabad.
His message reflects growing #frustration and fear among the #hostages, who feel #abandoned as days in captivity turn into weeks and #months.
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#Pakistani hostage Yusuf Hussain has issued a desperate appeal to the Government of #Pakistan, describing how the #captives are being fed only boiled rice and forced to drink dirty water stored in #tanks.
He says they are in severe distress, both #physically and mentally, with no clear information about any #negotiations or rescue efforts from #Islamabad.
His message reflects growing #frustration and fear among the #hostages, who feel #abandoned as days in captivity turn into weeks and #months.
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Fresh Allegations of Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan
#Pakistani forces are facing fresh allegations of enforced disappearances in #Balochistan, deepening mistrust between the state and the local #population.
#Families continue to report that their loved ones are picked up by #security agencies, only to #vanish without due process or #legal recourse.
These allegations add to a #long-standing pattern that rights groups say amounts to #systematic abuse and #collective #punishment of an already #marginalized people.
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#Pakistani forces are facing fresh allegations of enforced disappearances in #Balochistan, deepening mistrust between the state and the local #population.
#Families continue to report that their loved ones are picked up by #security agencies, only to #vanish without due process or #legal recourse.
These allegations add to a #long-standing pattern that rights groups say amounts to #systematic abuse and #collective #punishment of an already #marginalized people.
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