Balochistan is often discussed through the headlines of terrorism, political unrest, missing opportunities and economic deprivation. Yet another story is unfolding across the province, one that receives far less attention.

Private tribal prisons, terrorist recruitment and cross-border disappearances are three different realities being merged into one political narrative.

Manahil Hameed’s work as an electrician offers a different way to think about development: not only as roads and buildings, but as the skills that help people solve everyday problems and build livelihoods.

Behind the doors of a bustling university campus, a promising student walks with books in hand, his mind filled with vision for a brighter tomorrow. Yet overnight, his presence fades, leaving behind an empty classroom and a trail of unanswered questions.