Editorial Summary
The Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) recent attack on the Jaffar Express, marked by hostage-taking and ethnic targeting, has once again exposed the persistent security crisis in Balochistan.
The evolving nature of the Baloch insurgency highlights the failure of the military-centric approach in addressing the deep-rooted grievances of the Baloch people.
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 left a power vacuum, which the Taliban swiftly filled, providing sanctuary to militant groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The Trump administration’s approach to U.S. foreign policy has taken a drastic turn, marked by the withdrawal from key international organizations, cuts in foreign aid, and strained ties with NATO.
Trump’s return to power has reignited his aggressive approach to global politics, employing threats, coercion, and intimidation to strong-arm both allies and adversaries
The Trump administration’s decision to terminate 83% of USAID programs has triggered a heated debate over its humanitarian and diplomatic consequences
The latest attack on a train in Balochistan has escalated tensions, pushing the Pakistani state towards a forceful military response.
The article sheds light on the grim reality of gender-based violence (GBV) in Pakistan, where despite grand celebrations on International Women’s Day, the oppression of women remains a stark reality
The ambush on the Jaffar Express was not just an act of violence but a stark reflection of the ongoing turmoil in Balochistan.
Pakistan’s entanglement in Afghanistan’s conflicts has come at a steep price, leaving it burdened with economic, social, and security challenges