Analysts argue that if Pakistan can raise the Ayodhya issue at international forums and China can repeatedly claim Arunachal Pradesh, then India must openly spotlight Islamabad’s human rights abuses in Balochistan and Beijing’s pressure on Taiwan. With India now among the world’s top economies, a major defence power, and a key geopolitical player, critics believe the old “we don’t interfere in others’ internal matters” approach is outdated.

Pakistan remains burdened by economic collapse and IMF dependence, while China faces slowing growth, demographic decline, and growing global distrust. Experts say this provides India with a strategic opportunity to strengthen ties with Taiwan, expose Balochistan repression, and counter both nations diplomatically.

With China–Pakistan alignment deepening, strategic voices insist that India must shed defensive diplomacy and adopt a confident, proactive stance befitting a “New India” in 2025.

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Lawmakers and locals criticized the district health authorities for weak preventive measures and insufficient healthcare facilities. Social workers said anti-mosquito campaigns have been largely symbolic, and the district lacks a dedicated dengue control unit. Panjgur, with about one million residents, has no effective system to fight dengue.

National Party leader Rahmat Saleh Baloch urged the provincial government, WHO, and UNICEF to send medical teams immediately. He also requested declaring Panjgur a dengue-affected district, launching fumigation campaigns, and improving hospital facilities. Civil society groups called for a dedicated dengue treatment unit at Panjgur Hospital.

Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities declared a Chikungunya outbreak in Peshawar’s Sufaid Dheri area after 16 cases were detected. The cases appeared in zones with high dengue incidence. Health officials confirmed they are taking prompt action to contain the viral fever and protect residents.

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The blasts occurred hours after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned in the National Assembly that terrorism from Afghan soil was intolerable. While Pakistan has not officially claimed responsibility, the timing of Asif’s statement fueled suspicions of deliberate military action.

In response, mobile internet services were suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, though authorities did not provide a reason. Afghan Baloch representative Mir Yar Baloch condemned the alleged strikes, calling them acts of terrorism. He argued that Pakistan’s military garrisons in Balochistan and occupied Pashtunistan threaten regional security.

Mir Yar Baloch proposed that recognition of Balochistan and Pashtunistan by Kabul could secure borders and prevent future attacks. Tensions remain high, and regional observers fear further escalation of military action and cross-border conflict.

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Economists point out that reliance on foreign currencies for many CPEC projects clashed with Pakistan’s domestic exchange policies. Currently, Pakistan owes $7.5 billion for power plants and another $2 billion in unpaid energy bills to Chinese producers. The delay in CPEC 2.0 has prevented the creation of an industrial base necessary to drive exports and service debts.

Political infighting has further complicated matters. The PML-N-led government in 2015 faced corruption accusations, while the PTI government in 2018 sought to renegotiate contracts, slowing project execution. Pakistan also had to share CPEC details with the IMF to secure a bailout, agreeing to fiscal measures that further delayed the corridor and frustrated Chinese authorities.

Security threats have added to CPEC’s woes. Between 2021 and 2024, attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan killed 20 Chinese workers and injured 34. Ethnic tensions and insurgent violence in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to threaten project completion and investor confidence.

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Another civilian, Tariq Hamza from Gwadar, was killed on September 19 in a fake encounter in Kech district. Three other previously disappeared individuals, including Abdul Sattar, were also killed alongside him, according to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). Tariq had been disappeared by Pakistani forces on November 12, 2024. His family repeatedly sought information, but no details were provided.

The Baloch National Movement condemned Allah Dad’s extrajudicial killing, calling it part of systematic persecution against the Baloch people. The rights group demanded Pakistan immediately stop such practices, conduct impartial investigations, prosecute the perpetrators, and end the culture of impunity. It also called on the international community to hold Pakistan accountable and support justice and dignity for the Baloch population.

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