Pakistan News

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, holding 450+ passengers hostage. Security forces rescued 157 people, while militants fled with captives. The BLA demands prisoner releases, threatening executions. The attack highlights ongoing Baloch separatist struggles, Chinese interests, and regional instability.

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for hijacking the Jaffar Express and taking 182 hostages, holding them in custody for over six hours. BLA has killed 20 Pak military personnel.

Liaquat Ali Shah, son of Pakistan's ex-Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah, was falsely declared dead in court records. Accused of illegal hiring, he was also linked to a cop’s death at his residence, raising serious allegations.
 

The PCB has banned a pitch invader for life after he breached security and hugged New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra during the Champions Trophy match in Rawalpindi. The incident raised concerns, prompting PCB to strengthen security. Ravindra’s century led New Zealand to the semi-finals.

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, wanted in India for hate speech and money laundering, visited Pakistan under VIP security. Meanwhile, Malaysia lifted its ban on his public speeches, sparking criticism over potential threats to religious harmony.
 

Pakistan is set to expel Afghan refugees, with arrests and forced relocations already occurring, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad warned. Despite hosting 1.45 million registered refugees, undocumented Afghans face increasing crackdowns in Pakistan.
 

A rights group has reported a rise in enforced disappearances in Balochistan, blaming state authorities for ongoing harassment. Activists and families continue to demand accountability as the province remains a hotspot for human rights violations.

Protests have erupted across Balochistan, with demonstrators and Baloch students in Islamabad and Uthal demanding an end to enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and abductions, led by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee.

Badal Babu, a 20-year-old from Aligarh, illegally crossed into Pakistan for love, changed his name to Rehan, and converted to Islam. However, his online crush rejected him, leaving him stranded. Arrested on December 27, he now faces legal trouble and an uncertain future.

The UAE has tightened rules for Pakistani citizens, requiring a character certificate from local police stations for entry and employment, citing involvement in illegal activities and begging.