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PoK unrest: BLF chief backs resistance, accuses Pakistan of suppressing political rights

Baloch Liberation Front chief Allah Nazar Baloch criticizes Pakistan's policies in PoJK, stating resistance highlights the futility of suppressing rights through force. He questions the 'Azad Kashmir' narrative, alleging Islamabad's control and Punjab's dominance. Baloch calls for solidarity among oppressed groups, amid ongoing unrest and a crackdown in PoJK.

The Times of India

Baloch insurgency: Suicide bombs and uptick in violence threaten Pakistan, regional security

In the space of 10 days in late April 2026, insurgents in Pakistan purportedly carried out 27 attacks in the country’s southwest province of Balochistan, killing at least 42 military personal. Then, on May 11, authorities announced that a suicide bombing plot on the capital, Islamabad, had been foiled. Authorities…

The Conversation

Alleged crime links and the CFMEU: what to know about the political furore over the construction union

Cut off from Labor, criminal allegations and branches under independent administration. Inside the CFMEU’s dramatic week

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As Pakistan gets ready for elections, why is there so much violence in Balochistan?

Balochistan, Pakistan's largest yet least populous province, is witnessing a surge in militant activity as the nation prepares for its general elections on February 8. The region, known for its rich natural resources and strategic importance, particularly in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has become a focal point of…

The Times of India

Which are the armed groups Iran and Pakistan have bombed — and why?

Iran’s raids in Pakistan near border areas were part of Tehran’s unprecedented missile launches on three countries.

Al Jazeera

BLF, a community event where writers are the stars

Sometimes it is difficult to take literature festivals too seriously. Jaipur, the daddy of them all, always has enough big-name writers to make up for the annoying presence of Bollywood stars and politicians (even if some of them can read). Sponsors are seen as necessary evils, and there is a…

The Hindu

Bangalore Literature Festival to be held on December 2 and 3

The 12th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) will take place on December 2 and 3 at the Lalit Ashok Hotel on Kumara Krupa Road in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

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Amitav Ghosh to talk on his book and the hidden history of opium at BIC

On Sunday, the Bangalore International Centre (BIC), in Domlur in collaboration with the Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) and Harper Collins, will host author Amitav Ghosh and historian Ramchandra Guha for a discussion on Ghosh’s book, Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories.

The Hindu

Madison Cawthorn sued for $193k over unpaid legal fees

The legal troubles are just the latest of Mr Cawthorn’s woes

The Independent UK

Bradley Lowery Foundation's Sunderland summer fun day this weekend, in support of holiday home project

The BLF are currently raising funds for a luxurious holiday home, which will allow families with poorly children to enjoy memory-making breaks

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