Pakistani forces kill four civilians during Balochistan raid

IANS | September 11, 2026 9:27 PM

Quetta, Sep 11 (IANS) At least four civilians were killed and several others injured after Pakistan’s Frontier Corps (FC) personnel opened fire during a raid in a residence in Wadh Tehsil of Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, local media reported.

Over 12 Pakistani soldiers killed in 11 attacks across Balochistan, says BLF

IANS | September 11, 2026 9:27 PM

Quetta, Sep 11 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claimed to have killed more than a dozen Pakistani military personnel and a police officer in 11 attacks across Balochistan over the past few days, besides targeting a police station and communications infrastructure, local media reported on Friday.

Balochistan crackdown widens as women become targets of Pakistani authorities' repression

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:57 PM

Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) The disturbing pattern of enforced disappearances carried out by Pakistani forces in Balochistan has historically been marked by the targeting of men, with women bearing the resulting social, economic and psychological costs. Since 2025, this trend appears to have evolved, with women increasingly becoming direct targets of state action, indicating a broader dimension of repression by Pakistani authorities across the province, a report has stated.

Pakistan passing through difficult situation: Report

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:51 PM

Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Pakistan has been going through a difficult situation as Punjab, which is the most populous province of the country, is not ready to give up its dominating power position. Punjab has remained the centre of power in Pakistan due to its colossal representation in the judiciary, bureaucracy, military and security agencies, a report has detailed.

Experts bat for advancing regional electricity cooperation amongst BIMSTEC members

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A high-level policy roundtable on Friday highlighted the need for appropriate cross-border infrastructure, policy and regulatory alignment, and political consensus to advance regional electricity cooperation amongst members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) grouping.