- Armed Forces coordinated with local people and faced terrorist incidents in Zhob District, Balochistan, on May 27, 2026.
- The strategic port of Gwadar is mentioned as being part of the infrastructure of the mineral-rich province of Balochistan, which is currently hosting an insurgency against the state of Pakistan.
PEC president condemns attacks on scribes amidst violence occurring in Balochistan province of Pakistan.
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Updated Aug 8
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PEC president condemns attacks on scribes amidst violence occurring in Balochistan province of Pakistan.
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The strategic port of Gwadar is mentioned as being part of the infrastructure of the mineral-rich province of Balochistan, which is currently hosting an insurgency against the state of Pakistan.Also in this story
- Amid global tensions, the strategic port of Gwadar is being eyed by separatists seeking partnerships, driven by the geopolitical fallout from the US-Israel air campaign.
- Makran Division, part of Balochistan, is the centerpiece of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
- Detainees were moved to locations including Gwadar on August 27, 2026.
- Pakistani fighter jets bombed Gwadar on August 18, 2026.
The entities involved
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Balochistan
province of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
Related events
- A representative from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is active in the region covering Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- A multi-provincial report on security threats across various regions of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ICT, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, and Balochistan. Threats were reported in multiple provinces, with Punjab seeing the highest number.
- The province of Pakistan is currently experiencing terrorist incidents, and it is accused of backing groups targeting its own stability.
- Tracker reports rising pressures on journalists in Pakistan, while CPJ notes unresolved killings in Lebanon and journalist detention in Sudan.
- India calls for investigations into Pakistani security forces conducting operations in Balochistan.