Alongside Dr Mahrang Baloch, the “Lioness of Balochistan”, the court sentenced fellow Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Sibghatullah Shah got life sentence, in addition to a fine of PKR 200,000 each.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant outfit, has claimed it is holding seven members of Pakistan’s security forces and has issued Islamabad...
The warning cited widespread security measures, including road closures, public transportation halts, and severe internet and mobile network restrictions. Many airlines have cancelled or limited flights into and out of Iran, severely impacting air travel options. “Leave Iran now”, the alert says, adding, “Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on US government help.
This form of conflict favours patience over spectacle. It exhausts institutions rather than shocking them. It erodes confidence rather than provoking panic. And most importantly, it reshapes expectations both within the government and among the population. By the end of 2025, the assumption that Pakistan could indefinitely suppress Balochistan at a manageable cost no longer held.
In March this year, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which seeks independence of Balochistan from Pakistan hijacked Jaffar Express carrying around 400 passengers.