The Pakistani security forces have reportedly detained a Baloch woman named Fatima from Hub Chowki in Hub district. She was taken from her home in Akram Colony to an undisclosed location, as per The Balochistan Post. This incident adds to a series of similar cases in Balochistan recently.
Fatima, the wife of Noroz Islam from Panjgur, has a history of distress as her husband was previously subjected to enforced disappearance multiple times. No official statement has been issued regarding Fatima’s detention or whereabouts. A rising number of such cases have been observed in Balochistan.
A recent report by a human rights body revealed that 12 women, including minors and pregnant women, were forcibly disappeared by Pakistan’s security forces and intelligence agencies in 2025. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee highlighted the case of Hani Baloch, an eight-month pregnant woman, and her family members who were disappeared in a coordinated manner. This reflects a concerning trend of enforced disappearances, particularly targeting women in Balochistan.
The enforced disappearance of a pregnant woman is deemed a severe human rights violation, endangering both the woman and her unborn child. The BYC emphasized that this act violates fundamental rights such as life, health, dignity, liberty, and legal protection. Despite international condemnation, the Pakistani authorities have not disclosed the whereabouts or status of the missing individuals, indicating a pattern of family-wide punishment.
