Glimpses of Barozai’s Term as Balochistan’s Caretaker Chief Minister
Published in The Baloch Hal on May 28, 2013
Pakistan Elections: No Hopes For Minority Ahmadis
By Malik Siraj Akbar Two weeks before Pakistan’s general elections scheduled for this weekend (May 11), the U.S.Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended that Washington designate Islamabad as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) with regard to the freedom of religion enjoyed by all citizens. The USCIRF says, among the countries that are currently not on the [...]
How Free is the Media in Balochistan?
By Yousaf Ajab Baloch Believe it or not: Balochistan is being marked for extreme abuse of press freedom and murders of journalists. Print and online newspapers are not let to work smoothly. Threats from state patronized groups, secret agencies and militant groups have been an alarming issue. The murky view of press freedom in the [...]
Security Is The Key to Balochistan Elections
By Shireen Gul Less than 40 days are left to the general elections and electioneering is in full swing everywhere, except for Balochistan, where militant groups have announced the boycott of elections and have even threatened consequences for the participants. To make their threat realistic, they killed District Election Officer Ziaullah Qasmi in broad daylight [...]
Baloch Participation: Nationalists Contesting Polls
From Dawn THE upcoming elections hold some promise for change in Pakistan, but they hold even more promise for things to improve in Balochistan. This is partly because the Balochistan Assembly and government have arguably had the worst track record of any provincial set-up over the last five years; there is not much room to [...]
Insurgents Kill 3 Peace Force Personnel
From Express Tribune QUETTA: At least three members of a voluntary peace force, including one of its commanders, were killed and four others were kidnapped on Saturday when Baloch insurgents attacked their camp in Dera Bugti, Balochistan. According to Balochistan Levies sources, dozens of armed insurgents assaulted the post of the pro-government tribal militia post [...]
Eight Killed in Balochistan Coal Mine Accident
From Express Tribune QUETTA: A gas explosion killed eight coal mine workers in the Loralai district, Balochistan on Monday, an official said. The district is nearly 600 kilometres southwest of Islamabad. “The blast took place due to methane gas. Eight workers died on the spot while two others were taken to hospital after being rescued,” [...]
Spiritual Leader Shot Dead in Bolan District
The Baloch Hal News BOLAN: A renowned spiritual leader was shot dead in Balochistan’s Bolan District on Wednesday by unidentified persons, triggering protests in various parts of the province, police confirmed. According to the details, Syed Abdul Baqi Maravi, a prominent spiritual leader, was gunned down near Rind Ali Ice Factory in Bolan District. The [...]
Senator Bizenjo Lauds Imposition of Governor Rule in Balochistan
The Baloch Hal News ISLAMABAD: Senior Baloch nationalist leader Senator Hasil Khan Bizenjo has deeply appreciated the federal government’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Balochistan by saying that the people in his native province were celebrating the removal of what he called “Balochistan’s uncommonly corrupt government”. Speaking on the floor of the Senate [...]
N.A.B. to Investigate Corruption Cases Against Balochistan Bureaucrats
The Baloch Hal News QUETTA: The National Accountability Bureau (N.A.B.) is planning to expand the network of its fresh investigations from former Balochistan ministers to several top bureaucrats who are believed to have indulged in massive financial corruption and misuse of official authority during the past few years, confirmed official sources. According to the details, [...]