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The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights urged the government to clip the wings of brawny-intelligence agencies, rejecting the report presented by the Balochistan’s home department on the rampant human rights violations and law and order situation in the province. The body warned the incumbent that the Baloch will have no other option to seek […]
After the US Congressional hearing on Baluchistan, the province is taking centre stage on the political landscape, but more because of what is happening in America than in the region itself. On one side, Pakistan accused Washington of meddling in the Balochistan while on the other hand the National Assembly unanimously passed an opposition-moved resolution […]
NA declares US hearing on Balochistan intervention in country’s internal affairs Islamabad: (Monday, February 13, 2012) The National Assembly here today condemned the US Congress’ hearing on Balochistan and declared it as an intervention in Pakistan’s internal affairs. Tabled by the opposition leader in the House, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, the resolution was adopted unanimously. […]
The Supreme Court, the apex court of Pakistan has been criticized by many over its dual standard proceedings. Some believe that the SC does not extend similar deference to the civilian government that it does with the military. It is quite fraught with danger in Pakistan to target the security establishment, which is used to […]
The hearing by the US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee on the situation in Balochistan is both optimistic and cynical. While the part of the Foreign Office to convey Pakistan’s concerns over the issue are quite understandable. The positive thing is that the hearing over the state’s violations of human rights in Balochistan, which generally have […]
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has categorically rejected the statement of US ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Munter, about the use of Pakistani airspace to send supplies to NATO forces battling in Afghanistan. Malik while speaking in Senate observed, “NATO supplies have not been restored and no airport or airbase in Pakistan has been allowed for […]
After spending four years in power, President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday said that the incumbent could make Pakistan a developed country but it was not being permitted to work freely. Speaking at a dinner for outgoing senators at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said that they will be remembered in the Parliament’s history as proud parliamentarians […]
To the Point – Exploiting Balochistan Balochistan has always been something national politicians always worry about seeing the distressing situation that has prevailed in the Pakistani province since separation from united India in 1947. No doubt, the Balochi people have always been a part of Pakistan in spirit and still are, but are being pushed […]
The assassination of Balochistan MPA Bakhtiar Domki’s wife and daughter along with their driver, in Karachi, was a highly sensitive matter. Domki’s wife was sister of Baloch insurgent leader Brahmdagh Bugti and granddaughter of Nawab Akbar Bugti. An immediate high level investigation of the matter is need of the hour to bring the culprits before […]
MPs express concerns over U.S. Congressional hearing on Balochistan Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday expressed concerns over the Congressional hearing on Balochistan, saying Americans wanted to make the province an independent territory to use it as a route to Central Asia. While speaking on a point of order in the National Assembly, PML-Q Member […]
US to support an independent Balochistan; congressional hearing convened for discussion Washington: (Wednesday, February 08, 2012) Completely disregarding the currently deteriorated state of affairs between the two countries, the United States is all set to support an independent Balochistan. According to the news, the US committee on Foreign Affairs has convened a congressional hearing today […]
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expresses concern at killing of protesters in Sibbi Lahore: (Monday, February 06, 2012) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its concerns over the killings of two of the protesters in Sibbi, Baluchistan on Saturday. Condemning the act, Zohra Yusuf, the chairperson of the HRCP stated, “HRCP […]
