Sardar Akhtar Mengal
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is a prominent Baloch politician and leader of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), known for advocating the rights of the Baloch people. He has served multiple terms in the National Assembly of Pakistan and has been an outspoken critic of state policies regarding Balochistan, particularly highlighting issues such as enforced disappearances and the need for political representation. Recently, he was in the news for bringing attention to the plight of thousands of missing Baloch individuals, emphasizing the need for investigation and a more compassionate approach to the grievances of the Baloch community.
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Chatha read out the names of proposed defence witnesses, which include Sardar Akhtar Mengal.
Controversial social media posts case: Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chatha submit list of defence witnesses - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-12-05
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the Chief of BNP-M who criticized the state for not protecting the gathering.
Quetta police arrest ‘over 100’ protesters for violating Section 144, shutting shops and highways - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08
Sardar Akhtar Mengal remained unhurt in the suicide attack as he had left the venue just a few minutes before the blast.
Strike in Balochistan today against BNP-M rally attack - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08
Sardar Akhtar Mengal issued a video statement calling upon people to join the strike.
Balochistan govt warns protesters against disrupting law and order ahead of shutter-down strike - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-07Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the Chief of the Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) and spoke about the need for justice regarding the recent violence.
Opposition calls strike in Balochistan on Sept 8 - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-05Sardar Akhtar Mengal is mentioned as a leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal who reported on enforced disappearances.
Enforced disappearances, other issues fuelling public alienation, political instability in Balochistan: HRCP - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-06
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the BNP chief who was prevented from traveling abroad for medical treatment.
BNP leader condemns ‘abduction’ of colleague, decries ‘state atrocities’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-31
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the President of the Balochistan National Party and is advocating for the release of detained political workers.
Mengal reiterates demand for Mahrang’s release - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-02
Sardar Akhtar Mengal has denounced the detention of women activists, calling it unprecedented in the province’s history.
BYC women in jail - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-27
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the President of the BNP and claims the provincial government is responsible for the highway blockades.
Highways blocked for 14 days amid BNP-M protest - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-16
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the President of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) and is leading protests against the provincial government.
Strike observed in many areas of Balochistan on BNP-M call - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-16
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of his faction of the Balochistan National Party (BNP-M), announced an end to his party’s 20-day-long sit-in at the Lakpass area of Mastung district against the arrest of Baloch activists.
BNP-M calls off Mastung sit-in after 20 days, announces new ‘protest drive’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-16
Sardar Akhtar Mengal presided over the multiparty conference held by the Balochistan National Party-Mengal.
BNP-M rejects ‘hard-state’ policy - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-15
BNP-M President Akhtar Mengal also strongly rebutted allegations made by PPP ministers during a recent press conference.
JUI-F offers to mediate between govt, BNP-M amid deadlock - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-12
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is a BNP leader criticized by PPP politicians for his remarks against their party.
Balochistan politicians chide Mengal over his criticism of PPP - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-11
Sardar Akhtar Mengal led the BNP-M sit-in against the arrest of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders and activists.
Nawaz for political solution to Balochistan’s issues - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-10
The BNP-M’s ongoing sit-in against the detention of Baloch activists is led by party chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal.
Nawaz to play role in solving Balochistan crisis, former CM says - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-09
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the chief of BNP-M and announced a march on Quetta.
Shutter-down strike observed in various parts of Balochistan on BNP’s call - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-07
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the chief of the BNP-M and is facing potential arrest for leading protests.
BNP-M demonstrators face tear gas, shelling amid sit-in near Quetta - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the party chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal and has warned of a major operation against protesters.
Major operation against marchers ‘imminent’, says BNP’s Mengal - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the president of the Balochistan National Party and is leading the long march towards Quetta.
Quetta braces for BNP long march as impasse persists - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
Sardar Akhtar Mengal’s BNP-M is set to start its march on Quetta from Mastung on Sunday.
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
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the leader of the Baloch Nationalist Party (BNP) and seeks a peaceful resolution to the Balochistan issue.
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Bangladesh· 2025-04-04Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal and is leading the sit-in protest against the arrests of activists.
BNP-M sit-in continues for 7th day as deadlock persists - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-03
Sardar Akhtar Mengal announced new demonstrations as a protest against the recent arrests of rights activists.
BNP’s Mengal to announce new round of demonstrations tomorrow - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-02
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal and is leading the protest against the arrests of rights activists.
‘No breakthrough’ in talks with govt as BNP march marks 5th day - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-01
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is the chief of the BNP-M and is leading the sit-in protest.
Balochistan govt delegation arrives for talks as BNP march enters 5th day - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-01
Sardar Akhtar Mengal marched towards Quetta last week advocating for a truth and reconciliation commission for Balochistan.
Towards resolution - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-04-01
Sardar Akhtar Mengal is leading a sit-in demanding the release of arrested Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders.
Sit-in will continue until our women reach home after being released: BNP’s Mengal - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-31
