Five Baloch civilians forcibly disappeared by Pakistan forces in latest crackdown
Synopsis
Five Baloch civilians — a farmer, a plumber, a shopkeeper, a student, and a resident of Gwadar — were allegedly disappeared by Pakistani security forces in under three weeks, according to rights group Paank. The cases land as the HRCB documents 63 enforced disappearances and 77 killings in Balochistan in June alone, with the Frontier Corps identified as the primary perpetrator in over half the cases.
Key Takeaways
Paank alleged five Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared between 12 July and 29 July 2025 by Pakistani security forces.
Victims include a 24-year-old farmer , a 35-year-old plumber , a 19-year-old student , a 20-year-old shopkeeper , and a resident of Gwadar district .
The HRCB documented 63 enforced disappearances and 77 killings in Balochistan during June 2025 alone.
Among June’s disappearance victims, two were women and three were teenagers ; only 17 were released that month.
The Frontier Corps (FC) was identified as the primary perpetrator, responsible for 36 of the 63 documented disappearances in June.
Paank has demanded immediate disclosure of the missing persons’ whereabouts and independent investigations into the incidents.
At least five Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces in separate incidents between 12 July and 29 July 2025, according to Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement. The allegations, disclosed on 1 August, add to a documented pattern of enforced disappearances that rights groups say has intensified across Balochistan and Sindh.
The Five Cases
Younas Baloch, a 24-year-old farmer, was reportedly taken by personnel of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on the night of 29 July from Tando Allahyar district in Sindh province. On the same night, Abdul Majid, a 35-year-old plumber, was allegedly disappeared by Pakistan Rangers while returning home from work in Karachi.
Sher Khan, a resident of Gwadar district in Balochistan, was reportedly abducted by Pakistani intelligence agencies and military personnel on the night of 27 July. According to Paank, his family has received no official information regarding his fate or whereabouts since then.
Nuneeb Baloch, a 19-year-old student, was allegedly disappeared during a raid on his home on 12 July by Pakistani security forces — his location also remains unknown. Separately, Kifayatullah Baloch, a 20-year-old shopkeeper, was reportedly taken last month by Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) from Kalat district in Balochistan, according to Paank.
Rights Body Demands and Legal Obligations
Paank called on Pakistani authorities to immediately disclose the fate and whereabouts of all five missing individuals, ensure their access to legal counsel and their families, and conduct what it described as “prompt, impartial, and transparent investigations” to hold those responsible accountable.
“The continued practice of enforced disappearances violates Pakistan’s obligations under international human rights law and perpetuates suffering for victims’ families,” Paank stated.
Broader Pattern: June Data
The five latest cases emerge against a backdrop of documented escalation. The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB), in its most recent report, recorded 77 killings and 63 enforced disappearances in Balochistan during June alone. Among the 63 documented victims of enforced disappearance, two were women and three were teenagers. Only 17 of those disappeared were released during the month; the remaining victims continue to be held incommunicado, the HRCB said.
Who Is Carrying Out the Disappearances
The HRCB report identified the Frontier Corps (FC) as the primary perpetrator in enforced disappearances, accounting for 36 cases, followed by Pakistani intelligence agencies with 16 cases, state-backed death squads with 6 cases, and the CTD with 5 cases.
House raids were the most common method, accounting for 27 cases (42.86%). Detentions accounted for 20 cases (31.75%), while 10 victims (15.87%) were disappeared during military operations. Three victims disappeared after being summoned to an FC camp, and another three were detained at a security checkpoint, according to the HRCB report.
What Comes Next
Rights organisations have repeatedly urged international bodies, including the United Nations, to press Pakistan for accountability. With the HRCB documenting over 140 cases of killing and disappearance in a single month, pressure on Islamabad from human rights advocates is likely to intensify in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
Not episodic, pattern — house raids, checkpoint detentions, and FC operations accounting for the overwhelming majority of disappearances in a single month. What is striking is the demographic breadth: teenagers, women, a student, a plumber, a farmer — this is not a targeted counter-insurgency profile but a wide-net dragnet. Pakistan has faced UN scrutiny on enforced disappearances for over a decade without meaningful accountability. The question is not whether the pattern exists — the numbers make that case — but whether international pressure can move past ritual condemnation toward enforceable consequences.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the five Baloch civilians allegedly disappeared by Pakistani forces?
The five are Younas Baloch (24, farmer, Tando Allahyar, Sindh), Abdul Majid (35, plumber, Karachi), Sher Khan (Gwadar district, Balochistan), Nuneeb Baloch (19, student), and Kifayatullah Baloch (20, shopkeeper, Kalat district, Balochistan). All five cases were documented by Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, with incidents occurring between 12 July and 29 July 2025.
Which Pakistani agencies are accused of carrying out enforced disappearances in Balochistan?
According to the HRCB’s June 2025 report, the Frontier Corps (FC) was the primary perpetrator, responsible for 36 of 63 documented cases. Pakistani intelligence agencies accounted for 16 cases, state-backed death squads for 6, and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for 5.
How many enforced disappearances were recorded in Balochistan in June 2025?
The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) documented 63 enforced disappearances in Balochistan during June 2025, alongside 77 killings. Among the 63 victims, two were women and three were teenagers; only 17 were released during the month.
What has Paank demanded from Pakistani authorities?
Paank has called on Pakistani authorities to immediately disclose the fate and whereabouts of the five missing individuals, ensure their access to legal counsel and their families, and conduct prompt, impartial, and transparent investigations. The group also stated that enforced disappearances violate Pakistan’s obligations under international human rights law.
What methods are most commonly used to carry out enforced disappearances in Balochistan?
According to the HRCB report, house raids were the most prevalent method, accounting for 27 cases (42.86%) in June 2025. Detentions accounted for 20 cases (31.75%), while 10 victims were disappeared during military operations, three after being summoned to an FC camp, and three at security checkpoints.
