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US tries to step in as Taliban, Baloch attacks force China to flee Pakistan
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US tries to step in as Taliban, Baloch attacks force China to flee Pakistan

Chinese citizens working on projects by the China government in Pakistan have faced a series of attacks by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) - also known as the Pakistani Taliban - and Baloch groups

Balochistan: Massive resistance against China threatens Pakistan's security
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Balochistan: Massive resistance against China threatens Pakistan's security

The CPEC projects and the operations by the Pakistan Army to secure them have resulted in mass displacement of the local population in the Gwadar region of Balochistan while a host of restrictions have been placed on local fishermen because of the construction of the Gwadar port

Flood hit Balochistan in severe crisis as Pakistan govt denies funds
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Flood hit Balochistan in severe crisis as Pakistan govt denies funds

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo and Finance Minister Zamrak Khan Piralizai have repeatedly complained of discrimination by the Pakistan government and have said that the province has not been receiving its share of 11 billion Pakistani rupees from the National Finance Commission

Balochistan: Several Pakistan soldiers killed in attack by freedom fighters
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Balochistan: Several Pakistan soldiers killed in attack by freedom fighters

With the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) joining forces with the Baloch freedom fighters, the intensity and frequency of attacks on the Pakistan Army and other security forces has Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased in recent weeks

Watch: Baloch group releases video of attack on Pakistan Army in Balochistan
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Watch: Baloch group releases video of attack on Pakistan Army in Balochistan

Attacks on security forces in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have increased in recent months. On Sunday, At least 15 people were injured in five separate grenade blasts targeting the Pakistan Army in Balochistan

Pakistan: 6 killed, dozens injured in multiple blasts across Balochistan
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Pakistan: 6 killed, dozens injured in multiple blasts across Balochistan

Attacks on security forces in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have increased in recent months. On Sunday, At least 15 people were injured in five separate grenade blasts targeting the Pakistan Army in Balochistan

Pakistan: Balochistan govt determined to push ahead with Reko Diq project despite militant attacks
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Pakistan: Balochistan govt determined to push ahead with Reko Diq project despite militant attacks

Reko Diq has some of the biggest gold and copper mines in the world and had become the epicenter of controversy after Baloch nationalists accused the Pakistan government of exploiting the natural resources of Balochistan without affording any benefits to the local population

WATCH: Pakistan Army shoots civilian in Balochistan village
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WATCH: Pakistan Army shoots civilian in Balochistan village

Even as Baloch freedom fighters carry out attacks against the security forces at regular intervals, the Pakistan Army responds with military operations that often target the civilian population

WATCH: Pakistan using Chinese drones to quell insurgency in Balochistan
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WATCH: Pakistan using Chinese drones to quell insurgency in Balochistan

A PLA contingent from China based in Pasni, near the Balochistan capital of Quetta allegedly helps the Pakistan Army in operating the Chinese CH-4 drones. The Pakistan Army has a naval air station at Pasni, known as PNS Makran

Pakistan: Human Rights Commission raises concerns over enforced disappearances in country
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Pakistan: Human Rights Commission raises concerns over enforced disappearances in country

On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) organised a protest outside the press club in Lahore, Dawn reported

20 injured, 14 arrested in Pakistan's Punjab University after Pakhtun and Punjabi student groups clash on campus
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20 injured, 14 arrested in Pakistan's Punjab University after Pakhtun and Punjabi student groups clash on campus

The clashes took place between the Pakhtun and Punjabi students backed by the Pakhtun and Baloch Students Council and Islami Jamiat Tulaba respectively, on Friday over holding a 'cultural activity' by the former on the campus

‘Howdy, Modi’ in Houston: Sindhi, Baloch, Pashto groups to protest outside NRG stadium for independence from Pakistan ahead of Modi-Trump event
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‘Howdy, Modi’ in Houston: Sindhi, Baloch, Pashto groups to protest outside NRG stadium for independence from Pakistan ahead of Modi-Trump event

Representatives of Sindhi, Baloch and Pashto groups have gathered in Houston to hold a demonstration in front of the NRG Stadium on Sunday to draw the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US president Donald Trump for gaining freedom from Pakistan.

Pakistan’s isolation on Kashmir huge setback to its foreign policy, says chairman of US-based advocacy group Voice of Karachi
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Pakistan’s isolation on Kashmir huge setback to its foreign policy, says chairman of US-based advocacy group Voice of Karachi

Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has admitted to the failure of his country's stance on Kashmir and its diplomacy, stated Voice of Karachi (VoK) Chairman Nadeem Nusrat on Monday.

As Pakistan marks 73rd Independence Day, #BalochistanSolidarityDay and #14AugustBlackDay trend on Twitter
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As Pakistan marks 73rd Independence Day, #BalochistanSolidarityDay and #14AugustBlackDay trend on Twitter

Pakistan was left red-faced after Balochistan, a province located on its southwestern borders, called for its freedom as the country observed 73rd Independence Day.

Pakistan has no moral ground to speak on behalf of Kashmiris if it is depriving own citizens of rights, says Mohajir leader Nadeem Nusrat
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Pakistan has no moral ground to speak on behalf of Kashmiris if it is depriving own citizens of rights, says Mohajir leader Nadeem Nusrat

A US-based group representing expatriate Mohajirs on Monday called for the creation of an autonomous 'Greater Karachi' within Pakistan

India should persevere with Balakot-like strategy to bust Pakistan terror modules, actively take up Baloch, Pashtun causes
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India should persevere with Balakot-like strategy to bust Pakistan terror modules, actively take up Baloch, Pashtun causes

The world should also realize that Baloch movement is about a freedom struggle and even if India cannot invite them to set up base here, at least the leaders in exile should be provided a platform to counter Pakistan's rhetoric

Baloch movement stilled by lack of leadership, strategy
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Baloch movement stilled by lack of leadership, strategy

The ongoing wave of insurgency was born at the beginning of the past decade and spiralled after the death of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, a prominent tribal politician-turned-insurgent who was killed by President Pervez Musharraf’s troops in 2006.

Chinese consulate attacked in Karachi: India should draw world's attention to plight of Balochis or hold its peace
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Chinese consulate attacked in Karachi: India should draw world's attention to plight of Balochis or hold its peace

India has the option of raising the issue in a very big way at international forums, and in a sustained manner. One-off support only worsens the situation

China rejects reports it is holding secret talks with Baloch militants to protect CPEC, says it appreciates Pakistan's security measures
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China rejects reports it is holding secret talks with Baloch militants to protect CPEC, says it appreciates Pakistan's security measures

China refuted a report that it is secretly holding talks with Baloch militants in Pakistan for more than five years to protect its $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and hoped that Pakistan will step up security for the ambitious project.

China talking to Baloch militants to protect CPEC: Beijing's fishy efforts may land Islamabad in troubled waters
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China talking to Baloch militants to protect CPEC: Beijing's fishy efforts may land Islamabad in troubled waters

A report published in a reputed newspaper about China quietly holding talks with insurgents in Balochistan, hardly comes as a surprise.