Challenging the narrative: Why Pakistan is afraid of activist Mahrang Baloch – The Times of India

Activist Mahrang Baloch (File photo) Balochistan, a region rife with conflict, has become a powder keg as Pakistan confronts a growing insurgency and resistance movement, most recently illustrated with the hijacking of a train by the Balochistan Liberation Army.The shock attack resulted in around 60 deaths and brought to fore the boiling deep-seated tensions between…

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‘I had death squad of 7’: Jarring testimony of ex-prez Duterte shocks Philippines – Times of India

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during a Senate investigation on the war on the drugs during his administration at the Philippine Senate. (AP) Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte‘s defiant testimony at Monday’s Senate hearing has reignited controversy and concern among Filipinos, particularly families of victims of his infamous “war on drugs.”Duterte, 79, denied authorizing…

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