Stories by Muhammad Akbar Notezai

Missing persons’ fate unclear despite years of protest: VBMP

Use of force can’t bring peace to Balochistan, Nasrullah Baloch warns. Updated 17 Nov, 2025 08:49am

Balochistan introduces new climate change policy

Government allocates Rs500 million to set up the Balochistan Climate Change Fund. Updated 14 Nov, 2025 08:35am

Balochistan govt to expand free cancer cure plan

Initiative part of a public-private partnership between the provincial government and Roche Pharma. Published 12 Nov, 2025 06:18am

Quetta local government election process begins after court orders

Nomination papers available from Nov 13 to 17; polling scheduled for Dec 28. Updated 11 Nov, 2025 08:53am

Cabinet ministers rush to seek NP support

PM’s aide on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and other members of federal cabinet rush to Turbat; delegation conveys message from PM Shehbaz Sharif. Updated 10 Nov, 2025 09:20am

The tree-garden of Mehrdar

Master Khadim Hussain calls this labour of love ‘Gulzar-i-Bakulo’, or ‘Garden of Senior Citizens’, after the men who came together to plant it. Updated 02 Nov, 2025 08:08am

Afghan deportation drive unravels carpet weaving industry

Hazaras who fled persecution in Afghanistan fearful of being deported. Published 18 Oct, 2025 07:05pm

REFUGEES: ‘THE THREADS HAVE BEEN CUT’

An Afghan refugee master carpet-weaver spent 25 years building a life and honing her craft in Quetta. Now, Pakistan’s deportation Published 12 Oct, 2025 06:55am

Analysis: Balochistan’s mining law reignites debate on resource control

Minerals legislation or legal and political challenges to it: what will really be a game-changer for locals? Updated 11 Aug, 2025 09:54am

SOCIETY: THE STAIN OF HONOUR

A viral video reveals the cold-blooded murder of a couple in Balochistan, sparking outrage. But in the tribal heartland, many Published 03 Aug, 2025 07:16am

Iran border closure puts edibles out of reach for Mashkhel in Balochistan

Locals forced to purchase Iranian goods from Quetta at triple the price. Updated 01 Jul, 2025 08:08am

SOCIETY: IN A GOLD RUSH, VANISHING WATERS

In the mineral-rich deserts of Balochistan’s Chagai, multibillion-dollar mining projects promise prosperity. But for villages such Updated 30 Jun, 2025 04:29pm

SOCIETY: THE LIBRARIAN BARBER OF NUSHKI

In the heart of the bustling bazaar in Balochistan’s Nushki, a barber offers more than just haircuts… Published 06 Apr, 2025 05:59am

BYC leadership arrested over Civil Hospital ‘violence’: Balochistan govt spokesperson Rind

BYC claims Mahrang among those held in pre-dawn crackdown; mobile services down in Quetta; Rind doesn't mention Mahrang by name in confirming arrests. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 11:47pm

Footprints: Gratitude, disbelief and numb feet

Parched and distraught, freed hostages walked for miles to save their lives. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 01:10pm

Waiting for word from loved ones

Relatives of on-board passengers worry amid connectivity challenges at Quetta Railway Station. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 08:45am

The cost of travelling on Balochistan’s highways

Protests, insurgent attacks and multitude of checkpoints make road journey longer, more risky. Updated 10 Mar, 2025 10:42am

Footprints: A LIBRARY UNDER SIEGE

The administration in Quetta has now sent a notice to the library staff to vacate the hospital building as soon as possible. Updated 23 Feb, 2025 04:22pm

SOCIETY: DRAWING THE SILENCED

Taking a cue from personal loss and a troubled homeland, 24-year-old Hani Baloch is using art to confront Balochistan’s Published 02 Feb, 2025 07:53am

Despite Section 144, BYC to go ahead with Dalbandin jalsa

Organisers fear potential crackdown on their event as internet services suspended. Updated 25 Jan, 2025 11:28am