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Gwadar, Protester In Future, Will Be Locked Up In Jail: Corps Commander Asif Ghafoor

To review the situation in the coastal city of Gwadar, Quetta Corps Commander Asif Ghafoor visited Gwadar after the arrests and crackdown on the sit-in of Haq Do Tehreek.

During his visit, Asif Ghafoor met with dignitaries of the area and local administration.

Wajah Sulaiman Baloch, a local senior leader of Gwadar said that the corps commander called us to a meeting and said that if ever in the future the roads to the Gwadar port and airport are closed by the protesters, he will put everyone in jail.

Gwadar police arrest Haq Do Tehreek leader Maulana Hidayatur Rehman

Gwadar police on Friday arrested Haq Do Tehreek (HDT) leader Maulana Hidayatur Rehman after he showed up at a local court — four days after he announced that he was heading to Gwadar to surrender.

A heavy police contingent was present at the court today to arrest Rehman over charges stemming from the killing of a policeman by unidentified assailants on Dec 27, 2022 during the recent protests held by HDT supporters.

According to police spokesperson Aslam Khan, constable Yasir was shot in the neck after violence erupted during the protest at Hashmi Chowk. “He passed away on the spot.”

Hussain Wadela Along With Haq Du Tehreek’s Other Leaders Transferred To Quetta

According to local sources, the arrested leaders of Haq Du Tehreek Balochistan Hussain Wadela, Yakub Joski, Shabbir Rand and others have been transferred from Gwadar to Turbat, then Turbat to Panjgur and later from Panjgur to Quetta under strict security.

However, the administration has not yet confirmed this latest development. Haq Du Tehreek has filed a petition by Rashid Advocate in the District & Sessions Court Gwadar against the enforced disappearance of its leaders.

In the petition, District Police Officer (DPO) Gwadar and Station House Officer (SHO) police station Gwadar have been made parties and requested for the immediate recovery of the leaders.

Amnesty Demands Immediate End to Internet Black-out in Gwadar

PAKISTAN: The internet shutdown in Gwadar, Balochistan following the imposition of an emergency law to quell protests on 28 Dec must be reversed immediately.

Such disruptions are neither necessary nor proportionate, and inhibits the ability of the people of Gwadar to communicate, access information, seek safety and work.

In addition, the imposition of Section 144 in the name of public security should not become a pretext for more human rights violations – especially if they prevent people from peacefully protesting.

State Must Heed Gwadar’s Legitimate Grievances – HRCP

2 January 2023, Lahore. Having closely followed the recent mass demonstrations in Gwadar, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) believes it is now imperative for the state to shed its tacit policy of relegating Balochistan to second-class status.

While HRCP deplores the violence that left one policeman dead during the recent protests, we also urge the provincial government to protect people’s right to freedom of peaceful assembly by refraining from mass arrests and use of force, and focusing instead on more effective methods of crowd control.

Gwadar: Police Crackdown on Haq Du Tehreek Sit-In, Many Activist Arrested, Situation Tense

Late last night, the police raided the sit-in of the Haq Du Tehreek at the coastal city of Gwadar, Balochistan and detained several people, including Hussain Wadela, the leader of the Haq Du Tehreek.

After the arrest of the leaders, the situation in the coastal areas of Gwadar, Pasni and Ormara became chaotic, while internet and mobile networks were also suspended.

According to local sources, the police continued shelling tear gas throughout the night while the fishermen continued their sit-in protest. Late at night, the woman also joined the sit-in in support of the protesters.

Shaheed Lala Hameed Baloch

Shaheed Lala Hameed Baloch was born in Haji Hayatan’s home on 8th February of 1985. He got his early education in Govt Modal High school Gwadar. He hailed to a political family. The Shaheed was involved in politics in his school days. He started his political career from BSO (Aman). He was elected as student leader in his college days. He was also elected as member of Public Safety Commission introduced in Musharaf’s era.

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The mega follies

Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur

POLITICS is all about perception. If people believe that a policy is detrimental to their interests, not even a deluge of spin, arranged news conferences, full-page advertisements and assurances by its advocates is going to change that perception.

A majority of people in Balochistan view mega projects with extreme suspicion and certainly not without reason. The gaping divide between proclaimed intentions and reality completely undermines the already zero credibility of the government’s assurances in Balochistan regarding the people and its vast resources.

Gwadar, located on the southwestern coast of Balochistan, was granted to a Muscat sultan by the Khan of Kalat in 1783 and transferred to the mother province for £3m in 1958. At present, some 13 million barrels of oil pass by the port daily. Its strategic importance and economic potential has made it a favourite of many contending interests.