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Bugti
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A lifelong learner with a heart for justice, creativity, and meaningful connections. Lover of books and art—always inspired by stories, beauty, and the courage to stand up for what’s right.But I'm a leftist
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Bugti @abdulghaffarbugti.bsky.social · Mar 9
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Hun Main Kaun Kahawan Ga confronts gender violence & injustice, proving independent theatre is Pakistan’s conscience.
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
@abdulghaffarbugti.bsky.social

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/18-Aug-2025/...

#LokManch #theatre #Pakistan #transrights #culture #artandculture #HumanRights
August 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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From the first flame in Sui to the fading fires of Loti, Balochistan’s resource-rich districts remain mired in poverty, corruption, and neglect
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
@abdulghaffarbugti.bsky.social

Read: www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Oct-2025/...

#derabugti #Balochistan #gas #uchpoverty #education
Fueling A Nation, Failing Its People: Dera Bugti And Its Resources
From the first flame in Sui to the fading fires of Loti, Balochistan’s resource-rich districts remain mired in poverty, corruption, and neglect
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October 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Tired of being defined by conflict, Baloch photographers are reframing their land—showing the world its warmth, spirit, and breathtaking landscapes.
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
@abdulghaffarbugti.bsky.social

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/14-Oct-2025/...

#Baloch #photographers #Balochistan
A Lens Of Their Own: How Young Baloch Photographers Are Capturing Their Homeland's Soul
Tired of being defined by conflict, Baloch photographers are reframing their land—showing the world its warmth, spirit, and breathtaking landscapes
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October 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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The rise in cancer is not random but is linked to dangerous environmental practices, coming from unmonitored resource extraction and the improper disposal of radioactive and toxic waste.
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
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Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/04-Nov-2025/...
Poisoned Peaks: A Cancer Crisis Has Hit Pakistan's Koh-e-Suleiman Range
The rise in cancer is not random but is linked to dangerous environmental practices, coming from unmonitored resource extraction and the improper disposal of
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November 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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From Dera Bugti to Taunsa, families face crushing travel costs, toxic exposure, and rising cancer deaths across the Koh-e-Suleiman range.
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
@abdulghaffarbugti.bsky.social

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/04-Nov-2025/...

#KoheSuleiman #cancercrisis #radioactivewaste #Cancer
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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More than just a tea house, this space is a pillar of cultural life, attracting a diverse and inclusive crowd of poets, professors, lawyers and journalists.
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
@abdulghaffarbugti.bsky.social

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/16-Nov-2025/...

#Islamabad #literary #dhaba #CDA
Islamabad's Literary Soul Versus CDA's Bulldozer: The Fight For The I-10/3 Dhaba
More than just a tea house, this space is a pillar of cultural life, attracting a diverse and inclusive crowd of poets, professors, lawyers, and journalists
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November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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"Between January and April 2025, courts handed down death sentences to nine individuals in separate cases, all related to alleged online blasphemy"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/23-Apr-2025/...

#Pakistan #Extremism #TFT #religious #blasphemy
April 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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"The swift response in Balochistan proves that justice is possible—but only where society demands it. Urban Punjab, and indeed the nation at large, must decide: confront this rot now or be forever condemned"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

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March 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Crumbling schools, silenced journalists, and student protests define Balochistan—ignored realities behind tales of unity and progress.
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/19-Jun-2025/...

#Balochistan #BalochistanVoices #MediaCensorship #EducationCrisis #Journalism
June 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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"Universities should be safe zones, but ensuring their security is the duty of the provincial government. Closing them is not the solution" Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
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#Balochistan #EducationForAll
April 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Balochistan remains voiceless under media censorship, decaying education, and staged politics. The truth lies far from the official narrative.
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
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#Balochistan #BalochistanVoices #MediaCensorship #EducationCrisis #Journalism
Two Narratives, One Reality: How Balochistan Is Prevented From Speaking Its Mind
We must ask: why does Balochistan have only two allowed narratives—blind loyalty or outright rebellion?
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June 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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"The marginalised Baloch view their connection with books as a means of survival, whereas in developed societies, books are often seen as a source of entertainment or career advancement"
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

#books #culture #Balochistan
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Balochistan's Literary Awakening: Books, Politics And The Quest For Identity
The marginalised Baloch view their connection with books as a means of survival, whereas in developed societies, books are often seen as a source of
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February 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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“When fire and faith merge, what burns first is tolerance.”
Religious extremism is eating away Pakistan’s social fabric. Abdul Ghaffar Bugti explores the fire we’ve fed too long.

Read: thefridaytimes.com/23-Apr-2025/...

#Pakistan #Extremism #TFT #religious
Of Faith And Fire: Pakistan's Escalating Crisis Of Religious Extremism
Between January and April 2025, courts handed down death sentences to nine individuals in separate cases, all related to alleged online blasphemy
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April 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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"Poverty in Balochistan is predominantly rural, driven by limited water resources and a lack of off-farm employment"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

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March 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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"A coalition of women leaders is spearheading a peaceful political movement demanding equitable resource distribution and gender-sensitive legislation"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

#Balochistan #WOMEN #politicalmovement #legislation #gender
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Balochistan’s Women Are Not Just Survivors—They Are Architects Of Change
A coalition of women leaders is spearheading a peaceful political movement demanding equitable resource distribution and gender-sensitive legislation
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February 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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"Balochistan’s women are not mere victims but architects of a movement that bridges tribal legacies and modern resistance"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

#women #Balochistan #Politics #WomenEmpowerment
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Tribal Patriarchy And The Rise Of Women's Politics In Balochistan
Female literacy in Balochistan stands at a dismal 32.8%, with rural areas faring significantly worse
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February 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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"The marginalised Baloch view their connection with books as a means of survival, whereas in developed societies, books are often seen as a source of entertainment or career advancement"
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

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#books #culture #Balochistan
February 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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"Today, Dera Bugti contributes approximately 5 billion rupees annually to the national exchequer, yet the state’s response to the tribe’s plight has been negligible"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
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Forgotten Custodians: The Untold Story Of The Bugti Tribe
Today, Dera Bugti contributes approximately 5 billion rupees annually to the national exchequer, yet the state’s response to the tribe’s plight has been
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March 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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"Poverty in Balochistan is predominantly rural, driven by limited water resources and a lack of off-farm employment"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
thefridaytimes.com/22-Mar-2025/...
Of Water, War And Hope: Balochistan’s Fight Against Scarcity And Neglect
Poverty in Balochistan is predominantly rural, driven by limited water resources and a lack of off-farm employment
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March 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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"In Uch gas field, 50 out of 200 labourers were sent home without any notice last week, and local labourers were even from protesting in front of the company"
By Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
thefridaytimes.com/18-May-2025/...
From Uch To Sui And Beyond: The Bugti Tribe's Struggle for Resource Justice
In Uch gas field, 50 out of 200 labourers were sent home without any notice last week, and local labourers were even from protesting in front of the company
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May 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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From Usta Muhammad to Quetta, women continue to be murdered under the false guise of honour. In a powerful piece, Abdul Ghaffar Bugti exposes how patriarchy, feudalism, and state neglect sustain these brutal crimes.

🔗 Read here: thefridaytimes.com/28-Apr-2025/...

#HonourKillings #EndViolence
April 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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"The swift response in Balochistan proves that justice is possible—but only where society demands it. Urban Punjab, and indeed the nation at large, must decide: confront this rot now or be forever condemned"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
thefridaytimes.com/06-Mar-2025/...
Museum Of Lost Voices: Women Confronting Patriarchal Violence Across Pakistan
The swift response in Balochistan proves that justice is possible—but only where society demands it. Urban Punjab, and indeed the nation at large, must decide:
thefridaytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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"Balochistan’s women are not mere victims but architects of a movement that bridges tribal legacies and modern resistance"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti

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thefridaytimes.com/21-Feb-2025/...

#women #Balochistan #Politics #WomenEmpowerment
February 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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"Bugti's demands for greater control over Balochistan's resources and a moratorium on military bases were met with increasing hostility from the state under General Musharraf"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
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How To Understand The Enduring Legacy Of Nawab Akbar Bugti
Bugti's demands for greater control over Balochistan's resources and a moratorium on military bases were met with increasing hostility from the state under
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April 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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"Bugti's demands for greater control over Balochistan's resources and a moratorium on military bases were met with increasing hostility from the state under General Musharraf"
Writes Abdul Ghaffar Bugti
@abdulghaffarbugti.bsky.social
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thefridaytimes.com/11-Apr-2025/...

#NawabAkbarBugti #Legacy
April 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM