Baloch Independece

'They chose people and shot them down': Passengers recall Pak train horror

Survivors of the attack described the terrifying moments when gunmen stormed the train, checking identity cards and targeting soldiers while letting some families go

Decoded: Baloch separatists and why they seek freedom from Pakistan

The Balochistan Liberation Army contends that Balochistan was forcibly annexed by Pakistan in 1948 against the will of its people, a claim central to its ongoing fight for independence

1 killed, 10 wounded in grenade attack outside hotel in southwest Pakistan

Insurgents in an overnight attack threw a grenade at people sitting in front of a hotel in the restive southwest Pakistan and killed at least one person while wounding 10 more, police and hospital officials said Thursday. The attack was the third in as many days in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province, as people celebrated the country's independence day. The separatist Baluch Liberation Army (BLA) group claimed responsibility for all the attacks, including the latest one, which came days after the group warned people not to celebrate the holiday on Wednesday, marking the August 14, 1947, date of Pakistan's independence from British colonial rule. Arbab Kamran, a spokesperson at a hospital, said the facility received 10 wounded and one dead following the attack. BLA and other small separatist groups have been behind a long-running insurgency for Baluchistan's independence from the central government in Islamabad. Pakistan says it has quelled the insurgency, yet violence has

Tension persists in Gwadar as Pak army refuses release of Baloch protesters

If state and its institutions still do not change their terrorist and oppressive behaviour, then from today we will shut down entire Balochistan including Quetta for an indefinite period, BYC said

Baloch leader Marri condemns Pak's operation, alleges Chinese influence

Marri, known for his advocacy of Baloch independence, alleged that the operation was being conducted on the orders of China to protect its economic interests in Pakistan

'Puppet' Nawaz Sharif working at Pakistani army's behest: Baloch activist

The activist made the remarks at a protest being held by Balochis and Sindhis in front of the United Nations headquarters

Pak PM Sharif should have talked about Balochistan not Kashmir: Baloch activist

The activist also said that Pakistan was responsible for the attack on the Indian Army camp in Uri on Sunday