Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Pakistani Authorities Impose Travel, Communication Restrictions in Balochistan
Imagine a place where the government is making it hard for people to move around.
In Balochistan, Pakistan, the government has stopped people from traveling freely by bus between cities.
They also turned off the internet and phones.
Human rights groups say this is wrong because it stops people from doing everyday things and sharing information.
They are also worried about a political person who disappeared after being taken by government officials.
The groups say these actions take away people's rights and are not fair.
Pakistani authorities imposed a travel ban in Balochistan, restricting civilian movement.
The ban targets passenger coaches between key cities, with limited travel hours and checkpoint restrictions.
Human rights organizations condemn the ban as unlawful and a violation of fundamental rights.
Internet and mobile services have been shut down in Balochistan since August 6.
A Baloch political worker, Sana Ullah Baloch, was reportedly detained and his whereabouts are unknown.
- Who
- Pakistani authorities, Baloch human rights organizations, and a Baloch political worker.
- What
- Travel restrictions and internet shutdowns have been imposed in Balochistan, along with the enforced disappearance of a political worker.
- When
- Travel ban recently imposed; internet shutdown began August 6; political worker detained August 10.
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan
- Why
- The travel ban is being criticized for violating freedom of movement and access to services, while the internet shutdown is seen as a violation of fundamental human rights.
Human Rights Organizations
Pakistani Government
Freedom of Movement
Human Rights Organizations
The government's actions violate basic human rights.
Pakistani Government
N/A
Freedom of Communication
Human Rights Organizations
Shutting down internet and mobile services is a violation of the right to communication.
Pakistani Government
N/A
Political Rights
Human Rights Organizations
Targeting political workers through enforced disappearance violates international human rights law.
Pakistani Government
N/A
- Travel Ban Target
- Passenger coaches
- Affected Cities
- Karachi, Turbat, Gwadar, Panjgur
- Internet Shutdown Date
- August 6
- Detained Individual
- Sana Ullah Baloch
- Detention Location
- Multan International Airport