Dr Mahrang Baloch
Dr Mahrang Baloch is a leading Baloch activist and physician who emerged as a prominent figure in the movement for Baloch rights, especially during recent protests against enforced disappearances and is currently the chairperson of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee.
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Dr Mahrang Baloch is Imaan Mazari’s client, whom she was representing in court the day she was asked to shut up.
Objection overruled: Power, patriarchy, and the cost of dismissing women - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-19
Dr Mahrang Baloch is a rights activist whose case was being represented by Imaan Mazari in court.
IHC CJ warns Imaan Mazari of contempt of court proceedings over alleged ‘dictator’ remark - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-11
The group is protesting for the release of remanded group members, including chief convener Dr Mahrang Baloch.
Govt, PTI spar in National Assembly over federal flood relief - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-05
Dr Mahrang Baloch is highlighted as a human rights defender whose work is being delegitimized.
Enforced disappearances, other issues fuelling public alienation, political instability in Balochistan: HRCP - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-06
The resolution called for the release of political prisoners, including Dr Mahrang Baloch.
Opposition alliance calls for grand national dialogue between political parties, new charter of democracy - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-01
Dr Mahrang Baloch is the leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee who was criticized by Hassan Agha.
BNP leader condemns ‘abduction’ of colleague, decries ‘state atrocities’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-31
Dr Mahrang Baloch, a leader of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), is held at the Hudda District Prison, Quetta, pursuant to a detention order.
Mahrang’s sister moves SC against her detention - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-12
Dr Mahrang Baloch is the Chief Organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee and is currently detained.
Mengal reiterates demand for Mahrang’s release - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-02
Dr Mahrang Baloch has said that the hunger strike was launched to protest the torture by CTD officials inside the district jail.
Mahrang’s sister seeks CJP’s ‘urgent intervention’ against alleged mistreatment of detained BYC leaders - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-26
Dr Mahrang Baloch is a leader of the BYC and was arrested during the protests.
Strike observed in many areas of Balochistan on BNP-M call - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-16
Dr Mahrang Baloch is the chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee and has been arrested, prompting protests for her release.
Highway to nowhere: How the BNP-govt standoff is choking Balochistan’s economic lifeline - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-15
Dr Mahrang Baloch is a leader of the Baloch Yakjihti Committee who was arrested during the long march.
BNP-M rejects ‘hard-state’ policy - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-15
Dr Mahrang Baloch is the chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee and is currently detained under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance.
BHC reserves verdict on Mahrang’s release - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-11
Dr Mahrang Baloch was arrested during the police crackdown on the sit-in in Quetta.
Nawaz for political solution to Balochistan’s issues - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-10
Dr Mahrang Baloch is seen as the leading light of the movement for rights.
The state’s failure - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-09
Dr Mahrang Baloch is a leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee whose release is one of the main demands of the BNP-M.
Major operation against marchers ‘imminent’, says BNP’s Mengal - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
Dr Mahrang Baloch is a leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee whose release is one of the demands of the BNP.
Quetta braces for BNP long march as impasse persists - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
They condemned the government for detaining women leaders and workers, including BYC Chief Organiser Dr Mahrang Baloch.
Politicos flay steps to ‘quell’ Balochistan protests - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-05
Sardar Akhtar Mengal announced that in the next phase they would march on Quetta on April 6 to press the authorities for the release of Dr Mahrang Baloch and other BYC leaders.
Mengal warns of march on Quetta - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-04
Dr Mahrang Baloch is one of the leaders whose arrest has prompted the protests by the BNP-M.
BNP-M sit-in continues for 7th day as deadlock persists - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-03
Dr Mahrang Baloch was among the leaders and activists arrested, prompting protests.
BNP’s Mengal to announce new round of demonstrations tomorrow - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-02
Dr Mahrang Baloch is one of the activists whose release is being demanded by the BNP-M during the ongoing protest.
‘No breakthrough’ in talks with govt as BNP march marks 5th day - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-01
Dr Mahrang Baloch is one of the activists whose release is demanded by the BNP.
Balochistan govt delegation arrives for talks as BNP march enters 5th day - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-01
Dr Mahrang Baloch is the chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee who was arrested.
Sit-in will continue until our women reach home after being released: BNP’s Mengal - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-31
Mengal had announced a 'long march' from Wadh to Quetta to protest the arrests of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) chief organiser Dr Mahrang Baloch and other leaders.
BNP’s Mengal remains unmoved even as Balochistan govt tries to placate him - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-30
Mengal had announced a 'long march' from Wadh to Quetta to protest the arrests of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) chief organiser Dr Mahrang Baloch and other leaders.
Akhtar Mengal, others remain unhurt after suicide blast near rally on its way to Quetta - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-29
Dr Mahrang Baloch is the chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee whose arrests prompted the BNP-M's protest.
BNP-M claims over 250 arrested near Mastung as plea for Quetta gathering rejected - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-29Dr Mahrang Baloch is the chief organiser of the BYC and was arrested, prompting the long march.
BNP-M long march against arrests leaves Mastung for Quetta - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-29
Dr Mahrang Baloch is one of the leaders and activists arrested during the protests.
BNP-M reaches Kalat in march to Quetta against crackdown on Baloch activists - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-28
Dr Mahrang Baloch is one of the leaders and activists arrested during the police crackdown.
‘Crossed first obstacle’ as BNP-M proceeds with long march against crackdown on Baloch activists - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-28