Baloch activist's persecution demonstrates Pakistan’s 'Hard State' doctrine evolving into model of governance: Report

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:35 PM

Islamabad, July 5 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan's Quetta sentenced Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment, sparking criticism from international human rights organisations and reigniting concerns over the trajectory of the rule of law in the country. However, the case has demonstrated how Pakistan's "Hard State" doctrine is evolving from a counterterrorism strategy into a broader model of governance, a report has detailed.

'Wedding that is never going to happen,' Siya allegedly told friend in chat while seeking Aadhaar card for booking tickets

IANS | July 4, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Fresh findings in the investigation into the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal have revealed that the two accused, Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary, used coded language and nicknames to communicate, in an attempt to evade surveillance after the crime, police sources said. Police also claim that in an alleged Snapchat conversation between Siya and one of her friends that has surfaced during the probe, she chillingly stated that the "wedding is never going to happen.”