Akhtar Mengal
Akhtar Mengal is a prominent Pakistani politician and the chief of the Balochistan National Party (BNP). He has been a significant figure in Balochistan's political landscape, advocating for the rights and development of the Baloch people. Mengal's political career has been marked by his efforts to engage with the democratic process, despite facing challenges such as disillusionment with the state of democracy in Pakistan. He has been vocal about the need for genuine representation of Balochistan's interests in the national parliament and has expressed concerns over the erosion of democratic norms in the country. Recently, he voiced his disappointment regarding the capture of the electoral process by non-political forces, reflecting the sentiments of many Baloch citizens who feel alienated from the state.
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Akhtar Mengal spoke about the ongoing issues in Balochistan during a conference.
بڈھے بلوچ کی نصیحت
Pakistan· 2026-02-23
Akhtar Mengal's resignation from the National Assembly has been approved.
سردار اختر مینگل کا قومی اسمبلی کی رکنیت سے استعفیٰ منظورPakistan· 2026-02-11BNP chief Akhtar Mengal praised Imaan Mazari for challenging the system and compared her to the late Asma Jahangir.
Support pours in for lawyer Imaan Mazari after IHC Chief Justice Dogar’s ‘sexist’ remarks - CommentPakistan· 2025-09-12
Akhtar Mengal condemned the act, calling it 'the lowest form of politics.'
'Caught on camera': Pakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan's sister hit with egg - Video
India· 2025-09-06
Akhtar Mengal is a prominent politician who survived a recent suicide attack in Balochistan.
اے وطن تجھ کو کس کی نظر لگ گئیPakistan· 2025-09-06
Akhtar Mengal condemned the attack on Aleema Khan, stating that targeting women is the lowest form of politics.
Two women held for hurling egg at Imran Khan’s sister Aleema in Rawalpindi: police - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-05
Akhtar Mengal is the head of the BNP-M party and was targeted in a recent suicide bombing attack.
A new threat - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-05
Sardar Akhtar Mengal and other participants of a BNP-M protest sit-in had survived a suicide attack near the Lakpass area of Mastung district in March.
At least 5 dead, 29 injured in blast at BNP rally in Quetta’s Shahwani Stadium - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-04
BNP President and MNA Sardar Akhtar Mengal, who presided over the gathering, remained unhurt as the blast occurred when he was leaving for home.
13 lives lost, 35 hurt in suicide bombing after BNP rally - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-03
Akhtar Mengal is among the senior lawyers urging the Chief Justice to hear their petitions regarding the 26th amendment.
Urgent hearing of challenges to 26th amendment sought - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-20
BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal would also play an active role in the alliance.
Opposition alliance will back ‘all anti-govt protests’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-01
Akhtar Mengal, the head of the Balochistan National Party, was offloaded from a flight to Dubai due to his name being on the Provisional National Identification List.
اختر مینگل کو بیرونِ ملک جانے سے روک دیا گیا، پرواز سے آف لوڈPakistan· 2025-07-20
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is mentioned as a political figure whose relevance is debated in the context of the insurgency in Balochistan.
RETHINKING STATE STRATEGY IN BALOCHISTAN - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-27
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is mentioned as a political figure whose relevance is debated in the context of the insurgency in Balochistan.
RETHINKING STATE STRATEGY IN BALOCHISTAN - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-27Akhtar Mengal and his party BNP-M are striving to regain some political space over the issue of the ill-advised incarceration of Baloch women.
Rule by fear - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-26
Akhtar Mengal announced his intention to challenge the Mines and Mineral Act in court.
اختر مینگل نے مائنز اینڈ منرل ایکٹ کے خلاف عدالت جانے کا اعلان کردیاPakistan· 2025-04-19Akhtar Mengal decided to wrap things up after the state did not allow him or his supporters to march to Quetta.
Political solution - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-04-18
Akhtar Mengal announced the end of a 20-day sit-in at Mustung Lak Pass.
بی این پی کا مستونگ لک پاس پر 20 روز سے جاری دھرنا ختم کرنے کا اعلانPakistan· 2025-04-16
Akhtar Mengal was advised by Khalid Magsi to end his sit-in and engage in dialogue.
خالد مگسی کا اختر مینگل کو بات چیت کا راستہ اپنانے کا مشورہPakistan· 2025-04-15
Akhtar Mengal is the chief of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) and has been leading protests demanding the release of Baloch women and activists.
Highway to nowhere: How the BNP-govt standoff is choking Balochistan’s economic lifeline - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-15
Akhtar Mengal is the President of the Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) and is leading a multi-party conference to address provincial issues.
Frustrated BNP turns to MPC amid govt ‘inaction’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-13
Akhtar Mengal is leading the protest organized by the Balochistan National Party.
بلوچستان نیشنل پارٹی کے دھرنے کا سترھواں روزPakistan· 2025-04-12Leaders of the Muslim League N in Balochistan criticized Akhtar Mengal for being stubborn despite wanting to address legitimate issues.
ن لیگ بلوچستان کے رہنماؤں کی اختر مینگل پر تنقیدPakistan· 2025-04-12Akhtar Mengal refused to end the protest until his demands were met.
اختر مینگل نے مطالبات کی منظوری تک دھرنا ختم کرنے سے انکار کر دیا: راحیلہ درانیPakistan· 2025-04-12
Akhtar Mengal is a political figure who, along with Dr. Malik, is portrayed as being helpless against the dragon.
بوڑھا شیر اور اژدھاPakistan· 2025-04-12
Akhtar Mengal is currently protesting in Quetta, calling for the release of political prisoners.
Balochistan outreach - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-04-11
Akhtar Mengal is currently protesting outside Quetta, calling for the release of political prisoners.
Balochistan outreach - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-04-11Akhtar Mengal is the head of the Balochistan National Party and has been accused of being a leader of terrorists.
بلوچستان کے وزراء بی این پی کے سربراہ سردار اختر مینگل پر برس پڑےPakistan· 2025-04-10
Akhtar Mengal is leading a ‘long march’ against the arrests of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders.
The state’s failure - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-09
Akhtar Mengal’s demands to release women activists should seriously be considered.
Cartoon: 8 April, 2025 - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-08