Highway to nowhere: How the BNP-govt standoff is choking Balochistan’s economic lifeline

Highway to nowhere: How the BNP-govt standoff is choking Balochistan’s economic lifeline

The ongoing road blockades have significantly disrupted trade, particularly with Iran and Afghanistan.

BNP-M Protest Ends After 20 Days, New Rallies Planned Across Balochistan – Pashto News and Current Affairs Channel

QUETTA: In a major move, the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) announced the end of its 20-day BNP-M protest in Mastung. The sit-in had been launched against the arrests of Baloch rights activists and the police crackdown. BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal declared that the protest at Lak Pass would be called off. He said the decision was made to ease the public’s difficulties. Instead of continuing the BNP-M protest, rallies will now be held ac…

BNP-M Ends 20-Day Mastung Sit-In, Announces Protest Rallies Across Balochistan - The Financial Daily

QUETTA: The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) has called off its 20-day-long sit-in at Lak Pass, Mastung, and announced a new phase of its protest campaign in response to the arrest of Baloch rights activists, including Dr Mahrang Baloch. Speaking to media on Wednesday, party leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal said the decision to end the sit-in was taken out of concern for the public hardship caused by prolonged road closures. He said the part…

BNP-M Ends 20-Day Mastung Sit-In, Launches Province-Wide Public Outreach Movement

The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), led by Sardar Akhtar Mengal, has called off its 20-day-long sit-in protest at Lakpass in Mastung district on Wednesday. The sit-in was held to protest the arrests of Baloch activists, including Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr. Mahrang Baloch and others. The protest began after these activists were detained and included a long march from Wadh to Quetta starting on March 28. Despite the rele…

BNP-M Ends 20-Day Sit-In at Lak Pass, Vows to Continue Protest Through Rallies Across Balochistan - Republic Policy

The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) has officially ended its 20-day-long sit-in protest at Lak Pass, Mastung, which had caused major road blockages and economic disruption across the region. The sit-in was launched to demand the release of prominent Baloch rights activists, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch and other members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), who were arrested during a government crackdown. Party leader Akhtar Mengal a…

Akhtar Mengal calls off Matung sit-in after 20 days

The  Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) on Wednesday called off its 20-day-long sit-in protest being held in Mastung against the arrests of Baloch rights activists and police action.  The party chief, Akhtar Mengal, announced that the party was ending its protest at Lak Pass and would instead hold rallies across various districts. From today, we are going to launch a mass-contact campaign in the province,” he said, adding, “The BNP will h…