Balochistan – The Baloch Women Forum has strongly condemned the alleged disruption of an event marking International Women’s Day in Dera Ghazi Khan, accusing state authorities of attempting to silence the voices of Baloch women. In an official statement, a…
The British Invasion of Balochistan – 1839
On 13 November 1839, British troops led by General Willshire attacked and seized control of the capital of Balochistan, the Khanate of Kalat. The Khan of the Baloch, Mir Mehrab Khan II, valiantly resisted the invasion but tragically embraced martyrdom in the battle. This marked the beginning of a series of British policies that sought to undermine Balochistan’s autonomy. The British divided Baloch territory through various boundary commissions, severely disrupting the traditional way of life of the Baloch people and further entrenching colonial rule in the region.