Stories by Malik Siraj Akbar

Eight months in, how is Balochistan faring?

From economic revival to managing the insurgency, here's a progress report of the province's coalition.

Updated 16 Aug, 2019 05:18pm

Who speaks for Balochistan in the upcoming elections?

An election campaign without sufficient space to discuss the key issues cannot guarantee a happier future.

Updated 20 Jul, 2018 12:40pm

Calling a spade a spade: Asma Jahangir’s bold stance on Balochistan

Speaking up to power on Balochistan has required enormous courage, which Asma Jahangir possessed in abundance.

Updated 12 Feb, 2018 09:09pm

Why Modi's statements should be the least of our worries on Balochistan

Islamabad and disgruntled Baloch leaders will have to keep talking to each other until they reach a win-win solution.

Published 20 Aug, 2016 01:16pm

Interview: A trailblazer for women's rights

Pakistani activist Dr Fouzia Saeed speaks to Malik Siraj Akbar about sexual harrassment laws, the struggle in Pakistan, and the US publication of her book.

Published 09 Mar, 2013 08:17am

Book Review: The Thistle and the Drone

Dr Akbar Ahmed's book focuses the drone strikes debate on how it affects the tribal people in northwest Pakistan - and why they've been left feeling 'terrorised and humiliated'.

Published 22 Feb, 2013 11:18am

Threat to secular Balochistan?

NOTHING embarrasses and irks Pakistani spymasters more than the issue of Talibanisation in Quetta. Over the years,...

Published 09 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Threat to secular Balochistan?

NOTHING embarrasses and irks Pakistani spymasters more than the issue of Talibanisation in Quetta. Over the years,...

Published 09 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Balochistan: a broken promise?

PPP spokesman Farhatullah Babar`s article in these pages, in response to one by former senator Sanaullah Baloch,...

Published 02 Mar, 2009 12:00am