Balochistan, Feb. 11 -- Speakers from Baloch political and civil society circles used a major rights gathering in Lahore to amplify allegations of repression in the province, focusing on disappearances, shrinking civic space, and the marginalisation of elected actors.

The debate repeatedly returned to whether Islamabad's security-centric approach had eclipsed political engagement, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee stated that its leader, Sammi Deen Baloch, met diplomats, parliamentarians, and media representatives on the sidelines.

She portrayed an environment where protests are curtailed and criticism of authorities invites detention.

In conversations with internatio...