Massive protests rock Balochistan over alleged attempts to turn China-backed Gwadar Port into military zoneThe Pakistani military is facing the ire of local protesters after the army, it is learnt, tried to thwart the unrest at Gwadar in a high-h...
31 Jul, 2024, 09.09 PM IST
Amid displacement of locals due to projects, Chinese face ire of BalochChinese development and associated infrastructure projects are leading to significant displacement of the Baloch people from their native v...
20 Aug, 2023, 08.22 AM IST
Two terrorists killed by Pakistan forces after attack on Chinese convoy in GwadarAccording to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, the terrorists attacked at 10 am, using small arms and ...
13 Aug, 2023, 11.51 PM IST
Iran restores just a fifth of power to Gwadar, crown jewel of CPECIslamabad depends on Iran for supply of electricity to key areas in Balochistan where Gwadar Port is located. Gwadar Port is key pillar of ...
06 Feb, 2023, 11.47 PM IST
Pak's provincial government in Balochistan bans protest, imposes curfew after clashes: OfficialThe normally peaceful protests became violent this week when police tried to push them away, leading to clashes which resulted in the killi...
30 Dec, 2022, 10.26 PM IST
Pakistan, China vow to tap full potential of strategic Gwadar PortThe CPEC is the flagship project of China's ambitious USD 60 billion Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and it links China's Xinjiang province ...
31 Dec, 2021, 03.37 PM IST
Two killed in suicide bombing targeting Chinese nationals in southwest Pakistan"Two children have been killed and three injured in the attack," Liaquat Shahwani, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, told Reuters.
21 Aug, 2021, 03.54 PM IST
Balochistan & CPEC: China's Achilles' HeelThe progress on CPEC has reportedly slowed down due to the economic downturn, restrictions by the IMF’s bail-out programme on fresh borrowi...
31 Dec, 2020, 09.19 PM IST
Pakistan Army begins fencing of Gwadar zone to protect Chinese assetsBeijing has grown apprehensive following Pak Army’s failure to control the rising number of attacks on Chinese projects in Balochistan whic...
29 Dec, 2020, 10.08 AM IST
Rising attacks by Baloch separatists increase risks, costs of BRI projects in Pakistan: ReportSecurity risks and costs of the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are rising amid a resurgence of the deadly attacks b...
20 Jul, 2020, 09.50 AM IST
Balochistan is back in spotlight after ban against Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)Devasher argues that the proposed Chinese settlement in Balochistan has dangerous implications as this would change the demography of a spa...
15 Jul, 2019, 06.09 PM IST
China praises Pakistani armed forces for preventing Chinese casualties in Gwadar hotel attackThree militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), armed with automatic weapons, stormed the Pearl Continental (PC) hotel in Pakista...
13 May, 2019, 05.02 PM IST
Balochistan Liberation Army launches fresh attack on Chinese interests in GwadarThe attack and subsequent siege, which targeted the a top Hotel in the strategic port city of Gwadar, lasted several hours.
12 May, 2019, 10.55 PM IST
4 killed as armed militants storm 5-star hotel in Pakistan's Gwadar port city: PoliceSome armed militants on Saturday stormed a five-star hotel in Pakistan's port city of Gwadar in the restive Balochistan province, police sa...
11 May, 2019, 10.02 PM IST
Baloch children don’t learn Balochi in schools, but set to be taught ChineseThe CPEC, a major part of wh i ch passes through Balochistan, is facing stiff resistance from Baloch armed groups.
04 Oct, 2018, 07.20 AM IST
Baloch leader demands details of CPEC projectMengal said that it was important to pass legislation to protect the people of Balochistan and not let them become a minority in Gwadar cit...
15 Oct, 2016, 11.24 PM IST
Gwadar port to be fully operational by 2016 endThe development of the Gwadar port is part of China's ambitious $46 billion dollar joint economic corridor pact with Pakistan.
12 Apr, 2016, 06.48 PM IST