Articles for author: Farhad Baloch

Farhad Baloch

Opinion

The Palestine in your own backyard

The Pakistan army’s atrocities in Balochistan are as condemnable as Israel’s actions in Palestine. If you express solidarity with one oppressed group and remain silent about the other, you are a hypocrite. The fervor displayed by Pakistani media, political figures, social activists, and celebrities in expressing support for Palestinians since October 7 has been evident. ...

Farhad Baloch

Opinion

Patriarchy in the Baloch liberation movement

The Baloch liberation movement, a complex and enduring struggle for autonomy and justice, has long been revered for its resilience and commitment. However, beneath its noble objectives lies a disturbing truth: the prevalence of a deeply entrenched patriarchal structure and mentality within its core organizations. One cannot help but notice that the parties advocating for ...