Dr. Naseem Baloch, Chairman of the Baloch National Movement, has issued a strong statement condemning escalating brutality by Pak Army forces across Pak-occupied-Balochistan. In his remarks, Dr. Baloch said that the Army is implementing a “terrible and horrific military strategy of collective punishment” against the Baloch people.
According to Dr. Baloch, the situation in POB has deteriorated to the point where forcible disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and violence against peaceful protesters have become commonplace. He specifically highlighted recent incidents in Quetta, where the protesters were met with gunfire, baton charges, and tear gas when demonstrating against the abduction of Zaheer Baloch.
The Baloch leader drew parallels between Pakistan’s actions and those of “uncivilized colonial powers,” asserting that the Army relies solely on military force to suppress dissent. However, he expressed confidence in the resilience of the Baloch movement, saying that “historical facts have repeatedly proven that no power in the world today can defeat any movement based on truth and rights.”
Dr. Baloch also criticized Pakistan’s approach to history, suggesting that the Army has failed to learn from past events, including the separation of Bangladesh. He emphasized the role of collective memory in shaping national character and warned that the Baloch people would not forget the violence inflicted upon them, particularly against women and elders.
The statement paid special tribute to Baloch women, describing them as “symbols of determination and courage” whose struggle has gained international recognition. In contrast, Dr. Baloch portrayed Pakistan as diplomatically isolated, relying on its “extremist jihadi Army and nuclear weapons” for leverage on the world stage.
Concluding his remarks, Dr. Baloch predicted the eventual success of the Baloch freedom movement, claiming that Pakistan’s fate has been “written on the wall based on historical truth.”