In a statement, the spokesperson for the Baloch National Movement declared August 14 as a Black Day for the oppressed nations within Pakistan. According to the spokesperson, the creation of Pakistan 77 years ago by colonial powers, driven by their own interests, has evolved into a significant threat to global peace, security, and humanity.
The spokesperson highlighted that for the Baloch, Pashtun, Sindhi, Kashmiri, and Gilgit-Baltistan communities, today is marked not by celebration but by grief and mourning. They asserted that only Punjab, which has historically suppressed the freedoms of these oppressed groups, experiences any joy on this day. The spokesperson emphasized that the other nations are detached from the so-called “Independence Day” as they continue to live under oppression rather than freedom.
Furthermore, the Pak Army annually attempts to hold Independence Day celebrations through intimidation and coercion. The spokesperson said that these efforts reflect the Baloch people’s growing disdain and animosity towards Pakistan.
The statement condemned Pakistan’s ruling authorities for maintaining oppressive policies throughout the past 77 years. The spokesperson accused the Paki establishment of exploiting Baloch resources and depriving the Baloch people of national autonomy, placing Balochistan directly under military control. The civil administration merely acts as a facilitator for the Army, with the occupied-Balochistan assembly serving as a puppet institution that obeys military orders. They said that thousands of Baloch individuals have been forcibly disappeared or killed over the years, and the Baloch people are routinely confronted with the grim task of burying their dead.
The BNM spokesperson said, “The Baloch nation must remain steadfast and resilient. We should keep the success of our struggle for national freedom in mind at all times. The day will surely come when the symbol of oppression, August 14, will be erased from the pages of history like a mistake, and oppressed nations will live with dignity in their free homelands.”