What is the Baloch Freedom Charter?


A recent report from London published in The News International says that the Balochistan Liberation Charter Coordinating Committee intends to publicize the Baloch Freedom Charter in 2013 in order to address the concerns of those who have been reluctant to approve the document. The Committee said in a press release, “from time to time, we … Read more

The End of Insurgency?


Baloch nationalist leader Bramdagh Bugti, 30, has spoken for the first time since fleeing from Afghanistan to seek asylum in Switzerland. The New York Times has not only run a fresh profile-like story about Mr. Bugti but also shared an unseen picture of the popular guerrilla leader. In the fresh get-up, Mr. Bugti looks like … Read more

Bugti DID NOT say “Baloch Terrorists”


In an unprecedented acknowledgment of a blunder, Daily Times‘ writer K Ali Chishti admitted today in a published “letter to the editor” that Bramdagh Bugti had not used the word “Baloch terrorists” in his interview published two days ago. Ali demonstrated great professionalism in his letter by completely taking ownership for this mistake without blaming … Read more

Cases against Bramdagh Bugti, Dr. Allah Nizar, 87 others withdraw


By Malik Siraj Akbar QUETTA: The government of Balochistan on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of 89 cases registered against different Baloch nationalist leaders, including Nawabzada Bramdagh Bugti, Sardar Akhtar Mengal and Jamil Bugti, in an effort to reconcile with the annoyed leaders of Balochistan. According to official sources, Chief Minister Nawab Mohammad Aslam Raisani immediately … Read more

What needs to be done


The News Sunday, November 01, 2009 By Gibran Peshimam Judging by the feedback, the reaction to labelling Balochistan’s fast-deteriorating and drastically-changed situation Pakistan’s chief problem – one that will carry on beyond operations in the Tribal Areas and the NWFP – has met with across-the-board agreement. However, the persisting question is how to tackle the … Read more

Voice of reconciliation—–By Zaman Khan


Veteran Tahir Muhammad Khan belongs to a political family of Balochistan. He was deputy chairman Senate and federal minister for Information in Z A Bhutto’s government. He was put behind bars for demanding restoration of democracy during General Zia’s dictatorship. Earlier, he left college teaching to take part in the election campaign of Mohtarma Fatima … Read more

Balochistan situation getting bleaker by the day


THE HINDU, Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 Opinion – News Analysis Balochistan situation getting bleaker by the day By Malik Siraj Akbar On August 26, Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province marked the third death anniversary of its slain leader, Nawab Akbar Bugti, amid widespread violence. Ten people were killed; several gas pipelines blown up and electricity pylons … Read more

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