Balochistan, May 16 -- Prominent Baloch rights activist and chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Dr Mahrang Baloch, has sharply criticised Pakistan's handling of dissent in Balochistan, alleging that the state is intensifying enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and intimidation tactics against peaceful activists, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, Dr Baloch described the situation in Balochistan as "deeply alarming", saying the space for political activism and human rights advocacy was rapidly diminishing.

She argued that peaceful voices demanding justice were increasingly being suppressed through fear, harassment and state pressure. She questioned what options remained for o...