Author Archives
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The Mysterious Disappearance of a Baluch Journalist in Sweden
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The Eternal Battle for Women’s Rights in Pakistan
By Shah Meer Baloch Despite threats and intimidations, Pakistani feminist women observed Aurat March –– Urdu for Women’s March –– on International Women’s Day, in the capital and other major cities across the conservative country. Protesters, holding placards, yelled slogans… Read More ›
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Baluchistan’s Response to Coronavirus
On February 22, 2020, the Baluchistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal announced that he had spoken to Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Federal Health Minister regarding the possible spread of coronavirus in Baluchistan following the deaths caused in neighboring Iran… Read More ›
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Eight months in, how is Balochistan faring?
By Malik Siraj Akbar In 2018, Balochistan witnessed political earthquakes on at least three different fronts. All these tumultuous changes emanated from different sources and targeted specific goals. All these political rebellions in near-unison identified a common enemy: Islamabad. The… Read More ›
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Who speaks for Balochistan in the upcoming elections?
By Malik Siraj Akbar It is midnight in Balochistan. A WhatsApp group called the Baloch Journalist Circle remains abuzz. There are around a hundred notifications. These are messages from reporters from across the province. Some are filled with bragging claims… Read More ›