Author: Ghulam Hussain Baloch

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch KALAT: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists Workers (PFUJW) held a demonstration to highlight the growing challenges faced by journalists in the country. The PFUJW called on the government to end the restrictions on journalists, stressing that a democracy cannot function properly without a free press. As long as journalists are denied the freedom of expression and speech, they will continue to feel unsafe in their own country. The union firmly rejects all repressive laws aimed at curbing press freedom and demands the government ensure journalists can work…

By Ghulam Hussain KALAT: Hundreds of protestors led by Sardar Balach Khan Mengal staged a determined sit-in outside the District Health Officer’s (DHO) office in Kalat, denouncing what they described as a blatant collapse of transparency in the local health department. Organised under the banner of the All Parties Alliance, the protest drew a wide and vocal crowd—including political leaders, unionists, and civil society activists—who united in their call for accountability. Addressing the crowd were prominent figures such as Mir Mubarak Khan Muhammad Hassani, Malik Ismat Khetran, BAP leader Mir Abdul Samad Umrani, and local chairmen and councillors including Shah…

By Ghulam Hussain KALAT: Hundreds of protestors led by Sardar Balach Khan Mengal staged a determined sit-in outside the District Health Officer’s (DHO) office in Kalat, denouncing what they described as a blatant collapse of transparency in the local health department. Organized under the banner of the All Parties Alliance, the protest drew a wide and vocal crowd—including political leaders, unionists, and civil society activists—who united in their call for accountability. Accusations of corruption, nepotism, and unlawful recruitment echoed through the air as speaker after speaker lambasted the DHO for reportedly bypassing merit-based hiring. The demonstrators alleged that favoured individuals,…

By Ghulam Hussain KALAT: A four-district football league tournament, held in honor of the martyrs of the Levies and Police forces, was formally inaugurated under the supervision of the District Football Association (DFA) with strong support from the district administration. The tournament was officially kicked off by Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Jameel Ahmed Baloch, who struck the first football, marking the beginning of the event. The inauguration ceremony was attended by key district officials, including SP Kalat Shehzad Akbar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Shahnawaz Baloch, Assistant Commissioner Kalat Aftab Ahmed Lassi, Assistant Commissioner Mangochar Dr Ali Gul Umrani, SHO Levies Kalat…

By Ghulam Hussain KALAT: The President of the Tennis Ball Cricket Association, Waheed Mengal, accompanied by General Secretary Mir Ahmad Lango, Joint Secretary Anjeero Wahid, Office Secretary Mohammad Waris, and senior cricketer Zahir Murtaza, recently met with Deputy Commissioner Captain (Retd) Jamil Ahmed Baloch. The meeting was also attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Shah Nawaz Baloch, Assistant Commissioner Kalat Aftab Ahmed Lasi, Assistant Commissioner Mengchar Dr. Ali Gul Umarani, and DEO Nisar Ahmed Noorzi. During the meeting, the delegation briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the ongoing tennis ball cricket activities and discussed the challenges faced by the players. In response,…

By Ghulam Hussain QUETTA: A protest in Kalat, organized under the banner of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Balochistan, strongly condemned the brutal assassination of Wadera Ghulam Sarwar Zehri and the deteriorating law and order situation in the province. Protesters demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for Zehri’s killing, holding the government accountable for its failure to ensure security. JUI leader Agha Fazlur Rehman Shah addressed the gathering, describing Zehri as a fearless and outspoken leader who consistently raised his voice against oppression in Jhalawan. Calling his murder an unforgettable tragedy, he criticized the authorities for failing to curb the rising…

By Mir Ghulam Hussain QUETTA: The deadly attack on a group of coal miners in Balochistan’s Harnai district has once again highlighted the persistent security challenges in the region, as an improvised explosive device (IED) blast killed at least 11 labourers and injured six others. The victims were travelling to a market when their vehicle was hit by the explosion, officials confirmed. Authorities immediately declared an emergency at the Harnai District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, where the injured were taken for treatment. The site of the blast has been cordoned off as investigators collect evidence, but so far, no group has…

By Mir Ghulam Hussain KALAT: Mir Najib Jan Shahwani, the central president of the Balochistan Technical Staff Association, has strongly criticized the government’s decision to increase the salaries of federal ministers and Members of National Assembly (MNAs), calling it incomprehensible in light of the country’s soaring inflation. In a press statement, Shahwani expressed concern over the mounting financial struggles faced by the public, particularly low-income employees. He pointed out that while the salaries of federal ministers have been significantly raised, at the expense of public taxes, the government appears indifferent to the severe hardships faced by the poor. Shahwani condemned…

Allegations surface as a foreign agency claims no interest in Balochistan’s independence, but seeks only to destabilise Pakistan By Mir Ghulam Hussain QUETTA: The key commanders from various Baloch militant groups have laid down their arms and pledged allegiance to the state, marking a major shift in the Balochistan’s security landscape. The surrender ceremony, held during a press conference attended by provincial ministers and senior officials from the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), highlighted a crucial moment in the ongoing efforts to resolve militancy in the province. Among those who surrendered were prominent figures such as Najibullah, also known as Darvesh or…

By Ghulam Hussain LASBELLA: At a press conference held at SMC Farm in Uthal, JUI-F leader and Member of the National Assembly Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri strongly condemned the actions of the Sindh Police during a recent peaceful protest organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee in Karachi. Molana Haideri emphasized that the Baloch Yakjehti Committee has always conducted its rallies and demonstrations within the constitutional framework. He expressed his outrage over the police raid on the protest, citing incidents of alleged misconduct, including the disrespect of women participants. “What happened in Karachi was nothing short of police terrorism,” he declared.…