Pickup drivers in Gwadar staged a major sit-in on the Coastal Highway after Coast Guards allegedly seized vehicles carrying legally permitted diesel, prompting accusations of injustice and threats of an indefinite protest.
He highlighted that China's growing presence in Myanmar mirrors its strategy in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), where Beijing has been expanding its influence under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Pakistani security forces have reportedly detained two individuals in Pasni, Gwadar, with their whereabouts unknown. This adds to the rising cases of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, fueling protests and concerns over human rights violations.
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian has described the Balochistan train attack as distressing, stressing that violence alone cannot resolve the conflict. He urged Pakistan's leadership, particularly the military, to engage in dialogue with Baloch groups instead of relying on force.
The protest, organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Jhalawan region and the families of the missing persons, demanded justice and an end to systematic repression by the state.
Demonstrations and sit-ins are taking place in various cities across Balochistan, with families of those who have been forcibly disappeared as well as residents taking to the streets.
Niaz Baloch, the Coordinator of the Foreign Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has expressed significant worries regarding Pakistan's worsening internal conditions and its dependency on military action to control Balochistan.
FBM representative urged the UN to take action in Balochistan by establishing United Nations Mission in Balochistan (UNMIB) and forcing the Pakistani occupying forces to retreat
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once heralded as a transformative venture to boost Pakistan's infrastructure and economy, now finds itself mired in escalating economic and security failures, as reported by the Guardian.
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar has ordered an investigation into complaints from Chinese investors regarding harassment and extortion by Sindh police. The allegations, raised in a petition before the Sindh High Court, claim police demanded bribes and obstructed daily activities. Lanj
Rally leaders spoke about the persistent inadequate power supply in the region, noting that people face up to 23-hour electricity outages amid the winter season.
The families of Zaman Jan and Abul Hassan Baloch, two Baloch men allegedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces, have vowed to block the CPEC road at Hoship indefinitely unless their loved ones are released by tonight, the Balochwarna News reported.