Balochistan Rocked by Devastating Earthquakes

Balochistan Point - At least 145 killed as strong quake hits southwest Balochistan
BBC - Deadly Earthquake Strikes Balochistan

Radio Free EU - Deaths Reported After Earthquake Strikes Balochistan

Hindustan Times - 7.8 quake rocks Balochistan, tremors felt in Delhi

CRI-en - Pakistani Army Kicks off Rescue Operation after Massive Quake

On Tuesday September 24^th Balochistan was struck by a powerful 7.8 magnitude Earthquake.  At a depth of 20km, some 60km north-east of Arawan, the Earthquake was felt as far away as India’s capital Delhi.  At least 145 Deaths have been confirmed, with many more Trapped beneath the rubble.  Thus far, International response to the disaster seems minimal if at all.  Although civil rescue workers and paramedics were already on the scene, Pakistan has deployed a Paramilitary Force of at least 200 Soldiers to take over rescue operations.

The Nation - Pakistan releases top Taliban prisoner Mullah Baradar

CNN - Suicide bombers kill 81 at church in Peshawar, Pakistan

BBC - Pakistan blasts: Burials amid anger after Peshawar church attack

International News - Church attack ‘gift’ for releasing Mullah Baradar: Malik

Only one day following Taliban Military commander Mullah Baradar's release on September 21st, Taliban Suicide Bombers attacked a Christian Church in Peshawar killing 81 and wounding 140 Christians.  Taliban representatives claim the attack was in retaliation to US Drone Strikes, and is the work of a “splinter group”.  Yet Sunday’s Brutal Attack on the All Saints Christian Church in no way combats or prevents drone strikes. 

The Taliban has long maintained strict opposition to all non-Sunni Muslim minorities.  The Taliban openly practice a policy of Persecution and Extermination of Christians, Jews, Hindus, Shiite Muslims, and anyone or anything else they consider “Un-Islamic”.  Rather than promoting Islam, the Taliban attempts to enforce Islam.  The Taliban policy of ethnic intolerance is in-fact destructive to Islam and perpetuates an already negative international perception of Muslims.

Although you can force a *man to task, you can force a man to clothe, you can even force a man to death, but you can never force a man to believe, for the mind of man is his own and is so by design.  To doubt this design is to doubt God.

It is deeply troubling that the Pakistani State has so openly aligned themselves with such Extremist ideologies.

Baloch Youth Wing - The State Finding News Excuses for Operations in Balochistan

Balochwarna - Baloch Genocide in Full Swing

On September 16^th Hit Squads killed 2 in the Mand region of Balochistan.  In Braho Reke, Hameed Gong was gunned down, and in Bravi Village Pir Baksh was also shot dead.  In the small town of Sibbi, on Monday, unidentified gunmen killed Ali Mohammed.  In Quetta, an unidentified body was found dumped in the Killi Kamalo area.

Violence in Dera Bugti continued on the 17^th.  Waheed Bugti and Ali Bugti were killed by Pakistan Security Forces in Dera Bugti.  Naseem Baloch was gunned down by Pakistni hit squads in Paroom Panjgoor.  In Khuzdar, Mohmmad Hafiz was shot dead, and In the remote Barkhan village, a Marri tribes person was abducted by Pakistani Agents.

Pakistan Conducts Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Dera Bugti Balochistan

Sangar Publications - Pakistani forces massive military offensive in Dera Bugti

Balochistan Point - Eight abducted, dozens of house of Baloch villagers set on fire: BRP

The Attacks earlier this month in Panjgur were but a prelude to this week’s All-Out Siege of the Dera Bugti - Sui regions.  As of September 12^th, Pakistani Military Forces began an Intense Military Offensive against the residents of Dera Bugti.  Pat Feeder, Mohan Pat, RD-248, and Kattan were hit hardest during the Attack which encompassed the entire district.  The Dera Bugti Villagers were Beaten and Forced from their homes by Pakistani Security Forces.  Their houses were then Looted of all Valuables and set Ablaze.  During the Attack Pakistani agents Abducted 8 residents, several of whom were Women & Children.  At least 10 Civilians were Wounded by the indiscriminate Firing and intense Shelling of the Sui area.

Pakistan Security Forces continue their Fierce Campaign of Abductions throughout Balochistan.  On September 12^th 10 Baloch civilians were Abducted from the Mand district.  The next day in Panjgur three Abductions were reported.  Haifz Tahir s/o Mulvi Adul Qadir & his brother Zahir were Abducted in Panjgur, and a Tasp district Student, Rahiees s/o Abdul Kaliq, was Abducted while travelling home from College. 

In Quetta, Dozens have been reported as Abducted by State Agents during door-to-door searches on September 12th.  The next day in Mezan Chowk, Quetta, Security Forces opened Fire on the residents Killing one and Wounding another.  On September 14^th in nearby Mangochar, Hassan Balach was Abducted by Pakistan State Agents.

Pakistan has expanded its Abduction Campaigns to include the Sindh regions.  In Tangwani, Sindh, 5 Baloch were Abducted by ISI Agents.  Even the Sindh are not exempt from Pakistan’s policy of Enforced Disappearances.  In Kalat 3 Sindhis; Junijo, Zameer & Asghar were Abducted earlier today.

Baluch Sarmachar - Geneva: A Conference with the title of “Balochistan: Struggle for indendence”

In Geneva Switzerland a conference was organized by Baloch Political Activist Nawabzada Mehran Marri.  At the conference Mehran Marri delivered an inspiring speech detailing the ongoing Crisis in Balochistan.  In his speech Mehran Marri stated “Many prominent Baloch leaders including Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, Balach khan Marri, Ghulam Mohammad Baloch, Sher Mohammad Baloch and Lala Muneer Baloch Have been brutally killed by Pakistani army. More than 80000 Bugti and Marri have been forced to leave their native towns and migrated to internal Balochistan, Sindh and even thousands of them went to neibouring country Afghanistan, due to ongoing military operation in their areas.”

Baloch Republican Party South Korea chapter is to hold a protest rally at Seomyong Subway station, Pusan, South Korea on Saturday September 21^st   from 3pm to 5pm.   The demonstration is in protest against Pakistani state terrorism in Balochistan. Baloch Diaspora and Human Rights Activists are requested to join the Rally.

Baloch Republican Party UK chapter will hold a Protest Rally in front of Pakistan Embassy near Prime Minister UK Office at 10 downing Street in London .

Scheduled for Saturday September 28^th 2013, The Protest aims to highlight Human Rights Violations, Enforced Disappearances, the Kill-and-Dump Policy and ongoing Military Operations in many parts of Balochistan including Mashkay, Dera Bugti, Bolan and Makron by the occupying Pakistani Forces.

Protestors will Start March from 2 PM the Route will be Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and again at 5 PM from 10 Downing Street London, Nearest Tube Station is Knights bridge.

Pakistan more willing to accommodate Extremist Taliban Terrorists than Baloch Seperatists.

Dawn.com - APC calls for immediate peace talks with Pakistani Taliban

Dawn.com - Pakistani Taliban call meeting in response to APC peace offer

Radio Free EU - Pakistan Confirms Release Of Top Afghan Taliban Commander

AEI Critical Threats - Pakistan Security Brief - September 11, 2013

Baloch Youth Wing - Balochistan APC called to authorize further military operations

In an “All Parties Conference” on September 9^th, the Pakistan government agreed to schedule peace talks with the Extremist Taliban Militants.  Representatives from the mainstream political parties in Pakistan gathered at the conference to not only unanimously agree to negotiate with the Terrorist organization, but to also release the infamous Mullah Brother, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.  In addition to the release of the former 2^nd in command of the Afghan Taliban, seven other Taliban prisoners have been released during the past few days. 

It seems rather ironic the party representatives would side with extremist war criminals rather than the moderate secular movement of the Baloch Separatists.  Although the communities of ethnic minorities in Pakistan have been relentlessly victimized by the Taliban, and their affiliates, the attending party members chose to embrace the Taliban extremists with open arms.  The Taliban negations have been publicized under the pretense of establishing peace thus eliminating the need for US Drone strikes.  The APC became a forum for political leaders in Pakistan to lash out at the United States.

International News - APC good step to rid Pakistan of US war

Pakistan’s ongoing co-operation with various terrorist organizations is what aggravated the United States in the first place resulting in the drone strikes.  Had the Pakistan Military not confronted the Pakistan Taliban with military force, the United States would have.  With the current Chinese interests in Balochistan, Pakistan’s government now feels confident enough to openly defy NATO demands and welcome the Taliban’s presence.

The reality is that Pakistan is quickly placing itself in the center of a much larger conflict.  Should a treaty be established with the Taliban, it’s likely the drone strikes and NATO aggression will intensify.  I fail to see how provoking an already aggressive foreign super power benefits the people of Pakistan.  Rather the outcome of the APC will in all probability increase the violence and suffering.   This is especially true of the Balochistan region where the Pakistan government had previously permitted and encouraged the Taliban to occupy and base their operations.

During the press conference, representatives stated another APC in Quetta would be scheduled to discuss the violence in Balochistan.  Unlike the Taliban, the Baloch Separatist forces have never committed acts of violence against civilian targets.   Yet not one single Baloch detainee has been released and no efforts have been made to negotiate with the Baloch Separatist Parties.

The Pakistani Armed Forces have again intensified their operations in the Bugti regions surrounding Gwadar Port, Balochistan.  

Baloch Youth Wing - Heavily Loaded Gunships Attack Innocents

On September 1^st the Pakistani state agents began conducting operations in the town of Panjgur.  A man was abducted in the Sarduk area of Panjgur.  Nearby in Mand, Sher Mohammad’s vehicle was stopped by Pakistani forces who then abducted him and his son Aman. 

Sunday September 1^st In Malir, Karachi, PPP Death Squad; Peoples Aman Committee, killed Jalil Ahmed Baloch.  The next day 2 young Baloch school boys were abducted from Babu Mullha area of Kalat.  The Peoples Aman Committee was considered defunct after being classified as a terrorist group and subsequently banned in 2011.  Their recent activities in Balochistan indicate the notorious organization is indeed quite actively participating in the systematic genocide of the Baloch.

The assault in Panjgur intensified on Monday September 2^nd, when Pakistan’s armed forces opened fire on the house of Abdul Bab in Chitkan.  A man named Jahanzaib was killed by unidentified gunmen in the nearby village of Hoshab.  In Zedi Khuzdar Pakistani agents abducted Master Abdul Hameed s/o Mohmmad.  On Tuesday September 3^rd in Panjgur, Attaullah s/o Dad Mohmmad and Haneef s/o Rasheed were abducted by Pakistani forces.

Pakistan Demonstrates their Violent Enforcement of Media Censorship in Balochistan

Reporters Without Borders - Mutilated Body of Baloch Journalist found in Karachi

BBC News - Baloch journalist Abdul Razzaq killed in Karachi

TheGuardian - Pakistani journalist's body found after seven months

Six months ago, Haji Abdul Razzaq Baloch, Esteemed journalist and editor at the Urdu language news outlet “Daily Tawar”, was abducted by Pakistan state agents in Karachi.  The Daily Tawar is one of the few regional news outlets reporting the ongoing genocide in Balochistan.  Despite having changed their office on a number of occasions due to ongoing threats and abductions of staff, the Daily Tawar continues to report the atrocities committed by Pakistan state agencies in Balochistan. 

Baloch Youth Wing - Martyr Haji Abdul Razziq Baloch

Razzaq’s disfigured remains were recovered in the Lyari area of Karachi on August 22^nd.  Reports indicate his body was mutilated beyond recognition and his family was barely able to recognize him.  So far of the seven journalists killed in Pakistan this year, four of them were killed in Balochistan.  Pakistan’s efforts to censor the reporting of their Baloch genocide only serves to illustrate their attempt to obscure the genocide they continue to conduct in Balochistan.

SAACH - 3 tortured dead bodies found in Khi

Dawn.com - HRCP slams dumping of Baloch dead bodies in Karachi

As well as Abdul Razzaq, the bodies of 2 other Baloch abductees were also recently recovered in Karachi.  On August 23^rd it was reported the bodies of Muhammad Ramzan and Abdul Ghafoor were found in Surjani Town.   These tactics of dumping the bodies of extra-judicially killed Baloch outside the Balochistan province, especially in the nearby town of Karachi, is the ages old method of deceit through misdirection.  By placing the bodies in the neighboring province of Sindh the Pakistan State Agencies are diluting the statistics to lessen the gravity of the situation in Balochistan.

Baloch Youth Wing - Sacrifices of Martyrs Strengthens Freedom Movement

Balochistan Point - Martyrdom of Ghafoor Baloch and Haji Razzak strengthens revolution: BNM

On August 23^rd four bodies were discovered.  In the Killi Chashma area of Kalat the mutilated remains of Muhammad Irfan was recovered.   Only three days later, the bullet-riddled body of BRP activist Gulla Khan Bugti was recovered in Thangwani Naseerabad.

Frontier Post - Balochistan shuts to observe 7th death anniversary of Bugti

Baloch Youth Wing - BYW Supports BRP Call for strike

Monday August 26^th marked the 7^th anniversary of martyrdom of Nawab Akbar Bugti.  Balochistan engaged in a province wide shutter-down strike in observance of the anniversary of Nawab Akbar’s martyrdom.  During this strike many shopkeepers throughout the region were harassed and abducted for refusing to violate the BRP strike call on this day of mourning.

Pakistan Armed Forces Rampage through Dera Bugti

Balochwarna News - Protest camp for Baloch missing persons set ablaze

Balochwarna News - Mama Qadeer threatened to shut the protest camp

Daily Times - Protest camp for Baloch missing persons set ablaze

TheNation - Camp set up for missing persons set on fire in Quetta

On Wednesday August 14^th, after 1240 days of hunger strike demonstrations in Quetta, the Protest Camp for Families of Missing Persons was burned and ransacked by Pakistan Security Forces.  The camp was founded by Mama Abdul Qadir Baloch after his son Jalil Reki (a leader of BRP) was abducted in 2009.  Jalil’s bullet riddled body was recovered 2 years later in 2011.  Since its inception 3 years ago, the camp has been home to the families of victims of abductions and extra-judicial killings.  Only days before the attack, Mama Qadir had received death threats by Pakistan Security Agents who demanded the camp be dismantled.

Afghan Voice - Killings abductions and wounded

Balochwarna News - Balochistan: Pakistani state atrocities continue unabated

August 16^th, in the town of Mach, Pakistan Armed Forces deployed a helicopter gunship during a ruthless assault on the Mach residents.  10 civilians were killed and dozens injured in Friday’s attack. 

On Saturday Naveed s/o Saleh Mohd was abducted on Makran Coastal Highway near Gwadr.  Naveed was a resident of the nearby town of Pishukan.  In Satellite Town, Quetta,  one person was shot by unidentified gunmen.

Pakistan Armed Forces continue their vicious rampage in Dera Bugti regions through the weekend conducting operations in RD 238, Muhan Patt and Deenari Patt.  Pakistani Soldiers are conducting loot and burn operations, indiscriminately firing upon Baloch civilians. Several Baloch have been killed and many abductions have been reported.  Sunday August 18^th the disfigured remains of 2 previously abducted BRP activists have been discovered in Sui.  One of them has been identified as Ismail Bugti.  Ismail was abducted by Pakistani agents on August 14^th in the Zenkoh region of Dera Bugti. 

Much like the attacks in Bolan on August 11^th, the Pakistani Forces have been dumping previously abducted and murdered Baloch activists while conducting loot and burn operations in order to justify both; the ongoing attacks on civilian villages, and the murders of the abductees by falsely labelling their victims as insurgents and terrorists.   Reports of killings and abductions continue to surface from the Dera Bugti regions as the Pakistani Death Squads continue their destructive rampage.

On Monday August 20^th, In Killi Qambarini Quetta, Pakistan Armed Forces killed three Baloch and abducted several others.   The bodies of abductees Ghafoor and Ramzan Baloch were found in Surjani town Karachi.  In Saami Kech one person was shot dead by unidentified gunmen.

Baloch Independance Day and Black Day Protests Spark Violent Response from Pakistan Forces

Balochwarna News - Death of Innocence in Lyari
Express Tribune - Karachi mourns victims of Lyari stadium bomb explosion
On August 7th a Bomb Blast in Mastung killed two and injured six others.  Later the same day another bomb blast in Karachi killed 11 Baloch Children and wounded dozens during a football game at Lyari.  Eyewitnesses report emergency workers and police services took nearly an hour before arriving at the scene.

Sangar Publications - Pakistan Death Squads bring Brutal Violence
On Tuesday August 6th, the Mutilated body of Mohammed Aslam Baloch was found in Kech. Wednesday The bullet-riddled body of Kachkol Gohar was found in Shapuk Turbat, and another body identified as Abdul Hameed Baloch was found in Dasht, Quetta.
Thursday August 8th Pakistan Armed Forces conducted operations in Awaran Abducting at least 8 Baloch civilians.  Witnesses report Pakistani State Agents Tortured the Women and Children while Looting valuables from the homes of Baloch.  The next day Protesters demanded the release of the abducted citizens in front of the Deputy Commissioner office and FC Camp in Arawan.

Balochwarna News - ..Relatives of Abducted Baloch Identify the Bodies of their Loved Ones
As the Proud Baloch people celebrated their Independance day on August 11th the bodies of three Baloch civilians were recovered in the Mach area of Balochistan.  A day earlier The Pakistan military reported killing six "armed militants" in the Bolan area, but two of the recovered bodies were later identified as Sawal Khan son of Ahmed Khan Marri and Rahmat son of Ahmed Khan Marri.  Sawal and Rahmat were both abducted five months earlier by Pakistan state agents near the Sindh border.  The third recovered body was identified as Bijjar Marri son of Ali Baksh.  Bijjar was also abducted by Pakistan forces, alongside Khudad Khan Marri in June of this year.  Khudad Khan Marri was found dead two days after the abduction.  Dozens of Baloch civilians were wounded in Saturdays attack, and more than thirty abductions were reported.

Monday August 12th Pakistan State Agents engaged in a campaign of mass abductions following the Baloch Independance Day.  In Bolan and Quetta more than twenty people were abducted from different areas.  Reports of Pakistan Security Forces indiscrimintate firing in New Kahan, Quetta, left several injured.

Balochwarna News - Two senior Baloch leaders killed as Ban Ki-moon visits Pakistan
TheNation - Two political workers killed in Kech
Baluch Sarmachar - Pakistani army killed two prominent Baloch political activists
Sangar Publications - Heavy artillery used in illegal raid
Early Wednesday morning The Pakistan Forces surrounded several homes in Kech, Turbat including the home of senior BNM leader Imdad Baloch.  The family residence was besieged with heavy weapons for two hours killing Imdad Baloch and BSO-Azad General Secretary Jahangir Baloch. Imdad's elderly father was also tortured and left severely injured.
During the subsequent funeral for Martyr Imdad Baloch, Pakistani Armed Forces attacked the mourners and abducted 7 people.  Ahmed Ibrahim, Mahirullah, Rashid Suleman, Rahemat Yar Mohmmad, Hyider Hasil, Barkat Dad and Faisal Ghani were abducted during the funeral.
Baloch National Front leader Dr Manan Baloch announced three-day shutter-down and wheel-jam strike across Balochistan against the killing of innocent political workers.

Afghan Voice - Baloch protesting in different countries
Balochwarna News - Protest rally on Eid Day for recovery of abducted Baloch
Baloch Youth Wing - Peaceful Protests in Turbat turn Violent
Baluch Sarmachar - Balochistan Independence Day observed in London
As UN General Secretary Ban-Ki Moon visits Pakistan, Baloch all across the region have taken to the streets in protest, urging the UN to take notice of the ongoing genocide in Balochistan.  On the day of Eid the protest in Turbat was attacked by Pakistan State Forces.  Many protesters were beaten and abducted during the raid.
The Baluch Republican Party announces a complete shutter-down and wheel-jam strike all over Balochistan on seventh martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti on August 26, 2013.
Another event is planned on the 26th of August 2013 in London on 7th anniversary of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. The event will be held at University College London, Gower street, WC1E 6BT on Aug 25. Time: 2 PM to 6 PM. Nearest station in Euston Square.

Abductions Continue as Flash Floods displace over 20,000 Baloch

CNN - 58 reported killed in flooding in Pakistan

Dawn.com - Heavy Rains Floods Displace Thousands

TheNation - Rains, floods wreak havoc in Balochistan districts

AAJ News - Flash floods smash hundreds of homes in DIK, deluge over 50 villages in Balochistan

Flash Floods caused by Torrential Rains have swept across Balochistan over the past three days.  17 People have been Killed, and more than 20,000 displaced by the flooding in the province of Balochistan.  In other regions of Pakistan another 43 deaths have been attributed to the flooding.  In the Jhai Magsi region, one of the hardest hit areas, over 27 villages have been Swept Away.  In early 2011 similar floods caused Massive Devastation throughout Balochistan, killing 3 and Displacing over 166,000, whom, according to UNHCR reports, remain Homeless to this day.

Baloch Youth Wing - Monthly Human Rights Report of Balochistan - July 2013

July 30^th in Noshki, Shabir Baloch was abducted by Pakistani security forces.  In Malir Jam Got area of Karachi, Sindh, 2 bullet riddled bodies were recovered.  

The next day in Panjgoor several civilians were abducted.   In Quetta, medical college professor Dr. M. Ahmad was abducted on airport rd.   

Also on Wednesday, in Kalat, Suhrab mengal, Murad Mengal & Qadir Mengal were abducted by Pakistani agents.  

On Thursday August 1^st, Mulla Hafiz Zekri was killed by a gunman in Turbat.  Unidentified gunmen also shot & killed one person on Double rd. In Quetta.  In Kohlu, Abdullah Khan marri was abducted by Pakistan ISI agents.  

On Friday in Jaffarabad a yet unidentified body was found in the Dera Allay Yar area.  In Tump Ali Ahmad s/o Taj Mohd was killed when fired upon by militants.  In Khuzdar two brothers were injured by gunfire. 

Former BSO (azaad) member Zafar Samulani was abducted on Saturday from Nushki.  His bullet riddled body was recovered the next day in Dera Allah Yar.

On August 5^th the mutilated body of Mohd Aslam Baloch was recovered in the Kech area of Turbat.  Pakistan State Agents abducted Ghulam Husain .  

Also on Monday a teacher in Noshki was fired upon and wounded.

Balochwarna News - 14 August a black to express hatred against slavery: BNV

Balochwarna News - BRP announces August 14th as "Black Day"

The Baloch National Voice and Baloch Republican Party have called upon the Baloch Nation to celebrate August 11^th as Balochistan Independence Day.  The BNV commemorates the renewed commitment to continue the struggle for independence.  Baloch people are called upon to display the Baloch flag in their homes, cars, and offices on August 11^th to show their support for an independent Balochistan.
Balochwarna News - 14 August to be observed as a Black Day in Balochistan
Baloch Youth Wing - BYW will support call from BRP to strike

August 14^th has been declared as a “black day” for Balochistan.   The BNV has termed as “a day to express their dislike for slavery and occupation.”  BRP also announced August 14 as a Black day in all of Balochistan and internationally to condemn the illegal Pakistani occupation of Balochistan.   BRP activists are encouraged to hold references, Quran Khwani (Holy Quran recitation) and distribute food in memory of Shaheed-e-Azam Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti on his martyrdom anniversary of August 26^th.  BNF supported by BRP, BYW, as well as other Free-Balochistan parties, encourage all freedom loving Baloch to join a "shutter down wheel jam" province wide strike on the August "14th Black Day".

CBC - Taliban gunmen free hundreds from Pakistan prison

Balochistan Chronicle - Militants attack prison and free 253 prisoners

The Guardian - Taliban attack Pakistan prison

On July 29^th, While Pakistan military is flexing its muscle in Balochistan, 70 Taliban Militants Bombed and Stormed a Dera Ismail Khan Prison, in the neighboring Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province.  During the attack Taliban Militants killed six guards, Executed six Shiite inmates, and released 250+ prisoners.  Although a handful of Pakistani security forces “engaged the attackers” none of the Taliban Militants were killed and they all Escaped unscathed along with the Prisoners into Waziristan.  Many of the escaped prisoners are reported to be Dangerous members of the banned LEJ Terrorist group.  

The prison officials have admitted they were forewarned of the impending attack, and even held a conference, yet made No Preparations.  Reports indicate that several Bombs were detonated along the walls, and the gates attacked with RPGs.  With the 400,000+ soldiers stationed in neighboring Balochistan, its inconceivable how such an attack could have succeeded without State Compliance.

Dawn.com - Cellphones seized from Peshawar prison

After the 2012 Taliban attack at the Bannu Prison, the Pakistan government allotted an additional Rs350 Million to Prison security in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa regions.  Rs120 million were spent on procurement of technological security devices such as walkthrough gates, explosive scanners and closed circuit cameras.  Somehow armed with both the knowledge of an impending attack and a wealth of modern security equipment, the Taliban militants were able to plant explosives along the walls and invade the prison with minimal opposition.   Two days prior to the attack, officials conducted searches of the prison & seized 60 cell phones.  Mr Abbas, who is also the superintendent of Peshawar central prison, confirmed in an interview on the 26^th that “banned items couldn't reach Prisoners without the Support of Insiders.”