The Latest Breaking News from Balochistan

Demands for justice grow after female doctor is attacked with acid in Pakistan

Doctors launch protests calling for measures to protect healthcare workers and for resignation of health secretary

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Indus Waters Treaty fallout? Nearly a third of Pakistan reels as Sindh, Balochistan face water crisis

Pakistan grapples with a severe water shortage affecting one-third of its population. Last year, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after terror attacks. This has intensified water scarcity in Sindh and Balochistan. Irrigation canals face significant deficits. Allegations of unequal water distribution fuel political disputes. Farmers struggle as cultivation is…

The Times of India · Jun 13

BNP protests against Pakistan govt over enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings

Balochistan National Party (BNP) is protesting across Quetta and Balochistan, alleging escalating state repression including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Demonstrations followed a raid on senior leader Sardar Naseer Ahmed Musiyani's home, which reportedly resulted in his son's death and several detentions. BNP demands an independent probe and an end…

The Times of India · Jun 6

Pakistan bomb blast on army train in Quetta kills at least 24 soldiers and civilians

Sunday saw a devastating attack on a train loaded with military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan. The explosion, triggered by an explosive device in a vehicle that struck the train, resulted in the death of at least 24 individuals, with over 50 sustaining injuries.

The Economic Times · May 24

Five soldiers, seven militants killed in Pakistan clashes

Clashes in Pakistan's Balochistan province resulted in the deaths of five soldiers and seven militants. An improvised explosive device targeted a paramilitary convoy, leading to a confrontation. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack. This incident highlights ongoing violence in the region.

The Economic Times · May 14

Baloch insurgency: Suicide bombs and uptick in violence threaten Pakistan, regional security

In the space of 10 days in late April 2026, insurgents in Pakistan purportedly carried out 27 attacks in the country’s southwest province of Balochistan, killing at least 42 military personal. Then, on May 11, authorities announced that a suicide bombing plot on the capital, Islamabad, had been foiled. Authorities…

The Conversation · May 13

Pakistan: BLA carries out first-ever attack on Coast Guard boat near Iran border, 3 killed

Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a brazen attack by Baloch fighters on a patrol boat near the Iran border. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, calling it a "new phase" of operations. This incident escalates concerns over rising militant activity in the restive Balochistan region, with security…

The Times of India · Apr 13

Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

The Times of India · Apr 2

My year in solitary confinement has not broken me. My peaceful fight for Baloch rights in Pakistan goes on

No home in Balochistan is safe and enforced disappearances are widespread. Detaining me and other rights activists only confirms the justice of our cause

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

Terror attack suspected as gas pipeline blown up in southwest Pakistan

Main supply line near Quetta in restive Balochistan province attacked by ‘unknown individuals’

The Independent UK · Mar 31