Voice of Balochistan
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By: Omar Kokab Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan, presents a uniquely complex landscape for analyzing women’s leadership and social development. Despite its vast territory and rich natural resources, the province has historically lagged in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and political representation. Within this context, women’s participation in leadership is shaped by layered…
By Arooba Shehzad Nelson Mandela was never wrong when he said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. But in rural Balochistan, that weapon remains locked behind the gates of ghost schools. In Balochistan, education is not merely a sector in crisis, it is a system struggling to [...] The post Ghost Schools and Broken Futures: The Education Crisis in Rural…
By: Muhammad Ahmed kasi The war involving Israel, the United States, and Iran has pushed the Middle East into a new and dangerous phase. The reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader has deeply shaken Iranian society. While many inside Iran mourned his death, others openly celebrated it, revealing how divided the country has become. Iran’s [...] The post The Risks of Iran’s Regime Change and the…
After a seminar on peacebuilding, senior scholars said Islam forbids killing civilians or damaging public property. In a joint statement, they condemned terrorism and armed violence, stressing that no group has the right to declare jihad or use Islam to justify bloodshed. QUETTA: Religious leaders in Balochistan have called for unity, dialogue, and peaceful solutions [...] The post Ullma’…
By; Muhammad Ahmed Kasi The discussion about Balochistan, especially the former Kalat area, is once again very loud in Pakistan. Analysts and commentators keep repeating the same arguments about past mistakes, long-standing grievances, and a so-called sense of deprivation. Many of them say that the state has always chosen the wrong path and that the [...] The post Understanding the Roots of…
By: Naseer Abbullah “I was twelve when they took me out of school and forced me into marriage,” says Bisma Baloch. “No one asked for my consent. No one called it a crime.” Until that moment, Bisma’s life revolved around a dusty classroom, unfinished homework, and a quiet dream of becoming a teacher. One [...] The post Child Brides of Balochistan appeared first on Voice of Balochistan .
By: Hamza Shahzad Pakistan experienced a sharp escalation in militant violence in 2025, despite record losses among extremist groups. According to the Pakistan Security Report 2025, released by the Islamabad-based Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), terrorist attacks increased by 34 percent, while terrorism-related fatalities rose by 21 percent compared to the previous year. [...] The post…
By; Hamza Shahzad There is no denying important role that student unions have played in the democratic process worldwide. They arise of their times and statuses to defend the ultimate educational rights and privileges of the students. Before partition, Pakistan had a vibrant student union culture. University cafeterias and tea shops were breeding grounds for [...] The post From Dialogue to…
By: Ahmed kasi For decades, Afghanistan and Pakistan have been bound together by geography, shared Pashtun heritage, and a turbulent political history. The 2,640-kilometer Durand Line, drawn in 1893, has remained a symbol of mistrust, yet both nations managed an uneasy coexistence. But since the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in August 2021, this delicate balance [...] The post On the Edge of War:…
By Fareed ullah khan Ziarat, a beautiful hill station located in the northeast of Balochistan, was once known as (Ghauski) a Pashto word meaning (cold place). It earned this name because of its naturally cold weather, surrounded by tall mountains and the majestic juniper forest, which keeps the area cool even during Pakistan’s scorching summers. [...] The post Ziarat’s Ancient Juniper Forest: A…
