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From fields to ruins: Pakistan's brutal offensive devastates Zehri farme
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The agrarian town of Zehri, situated about 120 kilometres from Khuzdar, is reeling under an extensive military siege by Pakistani forces, with reports of civilian suffering, destruction of property, and a complete communication blackout. The operation has left residents trapped under curfew,
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Geneva: Baloch journalist exposes Pakistan's brutality: disappearances, ce
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Baloch journalist Bilal Baloch told ANI at the UNHRC that Pakistan's control in Balochistan is collapsing, with daily attacks on military, enforced disappearances, media blackouts, and protests by families of missing persons. He accused Islamabad of "Punjabi hegemony" and vowed Baloch identi
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Protests sweep PoJK as march towards Muzaffarabad intensifies on fifth day
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) entered their fifth day, with crowds marching on Muzaffarabad over unmet demands and military excesses. Led by the JKJAAC, the unrest has seen clashes, casualties, shutdowns, and internet blackouts, intensifying public anger against Isla
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Afghanistan restores internet after 72-hour nationwide blackout
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Internet services in Afghanistan were restored after a 72-hour blackout that disrupted schools, businesses, banking and flights. Tolo News reported residents faced slow speeds and restrictions, while activists and the UN warned repeated shutdowns could harm livelihoods and worsen the country
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British parliamentarians condemn Pakistan's repression in PoJK
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
British MPs have raised alarm over protests and a communications blackout in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir, urging the UK government to press Islamabad for restoring services, easing tensions, and starting dialogue. They warned of human rights concerns and growing fears among affected comm
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Pakistan escalates military crackdown in Zehri, cutting off civilians from
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The intense military operations continue to shake Zehri in Khuzdar district, with reports of drone strikes and relentless shelling causing casualties. The crackdown, now in its fourth day, has plunged the tehsil into a humanitarian crisis as communication blackouts and road blockades prevent
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Internet Blackout reported in Afghanistan as Taliban enforces curbs
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Netblocks, a global internet watchdog, said on Monday that multiple networks in Afghanistan had been disconnected. Telephone services had also been limited, resulting in what Netblocks described as a "total internet blackout" in the nation of 43 million people, as per Al Jazeera.
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UKPNP urges global intervention amid internet blackout and crackdown in Po
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has issued an urgent international appeal following the shutdown of internet and phone services across Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to the UKPNP press release, this communication blackout is a deliberate move by Pakistani a
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Balochistan extends Section 144, internet blackout till August 31 amid ris
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the decree, motorcycle pillion riding is still prohibited, riders are forbidden from concealing their faces, and gatherings of five or more individuals are not permitted. The nighttime movement of public transport has also been limited since 13 August, with buses and other comme
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Balochistan: Authorities impose transport ban, internet blackout, and seal
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
These measures have resulted in a curfew-like situation throughout Balochistan, leading to considerable hardships for its inhabitants. The transport department has announced a statewide ban on public transportation from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., warning that companies violating this directive will h
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Iran's infrastructure crisis deepens; power outages. water shortages disru
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Millions in Iran face daily hardships due to water shortages, power outages, and extreme heat. Aging infrastructure, fuel problems, and drought have caused frequent blackouts and water cuts, disrupting homes and businesses. Many Iranians are adapting their lives to cope with these ongoing cr
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Six years since abrogation of Article 370
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) extended greetings on the abrogation day, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti called for a 15-minute blackout to mark a protest against the move taken by the government of India in 2019.
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