Rich Land, Poor People: The Struggle to Unlock Pakistan’s Mineral Fortune
Unlocking Pakistan’s mineral fortune is less a matter of geology and more a test of governance. It hinges on attracting investment, implementing equitable policies, and navigating deep-seated grievances to avoid the resource curse that has plagued other nations.
The Many Faces of Activism: Symbolism, Lawfare, and Separatist Politics
Mahrang Baloch is hailed as a human rights defender, yet her rhetoric, symbolism, and political positioning reveal alignment with separatist objectives. Her activism reflects the dynamics of narrative warfare, where political fronts provide legitimacy to armed insurgencies.
Israel’s covert war in Balochistan binds Iran and Pakistan in rare alliance
As Israel and India expand support for militancy in Balochistan. Iran and Pakistan are moving closer in security cooperation to counter foreign-backed separatism.
Professors, Students, and Suicide Bombers: How the BLA Exploits Education System
The case of Dr. Usman Qazi, a university professor arrested for facilitating the BLA, underscores a disturbing trend: the radicalization of Pakistan’s educated youth. From Quaid-e-Azam University students to Shari Baloch’s suicide attack, these examples reveal how the insurgency exploits academic and social networks while pursuing an ethno-fascist campaign of violence.
Emerging India-Israel Nexus in Balochistan
Balochistan’s insurgency has shifted from tribal uprisings to foreign-backed militancy targeting Pakistan’s strategic assets.
A New Chapter: USA Declares BLA a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Washington’s FTO listing of the BLA, including the Majeed Brigade, marks a major shift in counter-terror and regional diplomacy.
Constructing Chaos in Balochistan: Separatist Myths and the Global Info-War
The “Occupied Balochistan” claim isn’t activism—it’s agenda-driven lobbying. Pakistan must defend its narrative with facts, expose disinformation networks, and invest in both development and digital resilience to protect its sovereignty in the age of info-warfare.
“Balochistan Studies:” MEMRI’s New Front in the Indo-Israel Psywar Doctrine
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‘Balochistan Studies’ or Subversion? MEMRI’s new front exposes Indo-Israel psywar targeting Pakistan, and threatening regional peace.
Khuzdar and Beyond: Unmasking India’s Covert War
In a landmark briefing, DG ISPR exposes Indian state-sponsored terrorism behind the Khuzdar school bus attack, detailing RAW’s proxy warfare in Balochistan and unveiling Pakistan’s new counterterrorism doctrine
Pakistan Tells UN It Has Evidence ‘External Adversaries’ Behind Jaffar Train Attack
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Pakistan urges UN to hold perpetrators accountable for BLA’s deadly attack on Jaffer Express train, citing external sponsorship.