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Baloch Women Forum exposes 20 extrajudicial killings by Pak force

The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) published a comprehensive report detailing the extrajudicial killings of 20 Baloch youth in different regions of Balochistan during the first two weeks of June 2025. As per the forum, these murders were directly executed by state security forces or their affiliated local armed groups, referred to as "death squads," according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-06-16T15:58:07.630563+00:00 IST

PoJK residents grapple with decades of neglected roads

The inhabitants of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) have been enduring years of neglect as essential road infrastructure remains in poor condition and political commitments have yet to be realised.

2025-06-16T14:26:11.234331+00:00 IST

BLA claims series of attacks on Pakistani forces

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters targeted five distinct assaults against the Pakistani army in Zamuran and Panjgur, resulting in the deaths of four Pakistani army personnel. During these operations, the army's surveillance cameras were taken out, while BLA fighter Riaz, alias Aman, was killed.

2025-06-16T10:39:41.703890+00:00 IST

Aliawati Longkumer appointed as India’s ambassador to North Korea

Aliawati Longkumer has been appointed as India's next ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (also known as North Korea), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in a statement on Monday.

2025-06-16T10:39:21.098959+00:00 IST

Taiwan bars Chinese officials from Taipei Tourism Expo

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) defended its choice to prohibit Chinese officials and tourism representatives from participating in a tourism event in Taipei next month, citing unsafe conditions for Taiwanese individuals in China, according to a Taipei Times report.

2025-06-16T10:27:11.208322+00:00 IST

China’s national security White Paper sparks concerns

The White Paper stresses the importance of maintaining the CCP's continuity and supremacy over the nation as the cornerstone of China's national security, as highlighted by the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT).

2025-06-16T09:07:27.460365+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects six Chinese naval vessels near its waters

In response to Chinese action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity, according to Taiwan's MND. No PLA aircraft were detected operating near Taiwan during that time.

2025-06-16T06:01:09.576112+00:00 IST

PLA patrols South China Sea amidst Philippines-Japan joint drills

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Sunday that Filipino military units and their counterparts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted the second bilateral maritime cooperative exercise in the West Philippine Sea over the weekend.

2025-06-16T05:40:51.522666+00:00 IST

As new arms race looms, China nuke arsenal"

SIPRI Director Dan Smith warned about the challenges facing nuclear arms control and the prospects of a new nuclear arms race. "China is increasing its nuclear force steadily," Smith said, adding that the country could reach 1,000 warheads in seven or eight years.

2025-06-16T04:10:39.163416+00:00 IST

Pakistan: PTI leader criticises govt over economic collapse

On Sunday, PTI Central Information Secretary, Sheikh Waqqas Akram, said that the economic conditions of ordinary Pakistanis has never been as alarming as it has been in the past three years, putting the nation into a worst debt trap.

2025-06-16T02:48:46.180917+00:00 IST

Fuel dearer in Pakistan post IMF push

ARY News quoted a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the petrol price increased by PKR 4.80 per litre, bringing the new petrol price to PKR 258.43 per litre.

2025-06-16T01:26:16.314776+00:00 IST

"Monitoring security situation, engaging Indian students in Iran"

The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively working to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian students studying in Iran amid the current security situation, according to a statement from the Minister of External Affairs.

2025-06-15T22:18:02.650527+00:00 IST

Teams in UK, Ahmedabad working around the clock: HC

UK High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, shared updates on support being provided to the affected families and friends of British nationals after the tragic Air India Plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.

2025-06-15T18:20:22.690174+00:00 IST

China’s aggression pushes Taiwan to deploy US Abrams tanks

The Republic of China Army (Taiwanese Army) is preparing to deploy its newly acquired American-origin M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) in upcoming live-fire exercises amid increasing military pressure from China across the Taiwan Strait, reported The Eurasian Times.

2025-06-15T15:36:17.277569+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s security forces abduct two Baloch brothers in Turbat

The enforced disappearance of the Kareem brothers adds to the growing list of cases in Balochistan where civilians are abducted by state forces without due process. Human rights groups have long accused Pakistani authorities of using forced disappearances as a tool to suppress dissent and intimidate communities in restive regions.

2025-06-15T13:14:29.077101+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Young man found dead in Kalat amid military raid

A young Baloch man was reportedly killed by Pakistani security forces during a military operation in the Manguchar area of Kalat district, as reported by The Balochistan Post. The victim, identified as Saud Nechari, was found dead in an orchard in the Chotank area where a military search operation had been underway for two consecutive days, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-06-15T11:32:28.720878+00:00 IST

Pak: Human rights body decries enforced disappearances in Baloch

Paank, Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, has condemned the cases of enforced disappearances taking place in Balochistan and demanded the release of all disappeared persons.

2025-06-15T11:27:42.150990+00:00 IST

Dry wells reflect depth of Pakistan’s Balochistan betrayal

In Balochistan's drought-stricken sub-tehsil of Pir Koh, over 50,000 residents are in the grip of a deepening humanitarian crisis triggered by an acute shortage of clean drinking water.

2025-06-15T09:44:16.878141+00:00 IST

Beijing’s border passport trap threatens Taiwanese national right

In a move highlighting its stance on cross-strait sovereignty, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has confirmed that Taiwanese citizens who obtain or have previously held Chinese-issued "border tourism passports" will lose their "Taiwan status," Taipei Times reported.

2025-06-15T09:24:37.128572+00:00 IST

Peace in Taiwan Strait is whole world’s responsibility

Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Ming-chi, emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, not just for Taiwan, but for democracies worldwide.

2025-06-15T08:34:48.455502+00:00 IST

Saudi Crown Prince holds phone call with Iran President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, spoke on Saturday with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2025-06-15T08:19:19.163771+00:00 IST