The Secretary General of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Dil Murad Baloch, has launched a blistering attack on Punjabi Pakistan’s Army establishment, holding it responsible for Afghanistan’s destruction and the ongoing misery in POB. He said that the Punjabi-Pakistan Army is harboring colonial ambitions and implementing expansionist policies that have destabilized the region for decades.

Dil Murad asserted that Paki establishment has oppressed its own people, particularly in POB, while actively working to undermine Afghanistan’s sovereignty. He said that Pakistan’s strategic policies, driven by greed and power, have kept Afghanistan mired in instability for over 40 years. “As long as Pakistan’s Punjabi colonial mindset exists, peace, prosperity, and humanity will remain a distant dream for the region,” he said.

He also highlighted the historical ties between Baloch and Afghan nations, praising Afghanistan for sheltering thousands of Baloch refugees despite its own challenges. However, Pakistan, instead of appreciating Afghanistan’s hospitality, targeted Afghan Minister for Refugees Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani, under the guise of fighting ISIS. Dil Murad said that the Pakistan Army is orchestrating terror attacks in Afghanistan to further its sinister agenda of weakening the Afghan state.

“Pakistan’s military establishment has proven time and again that it is the hub of global terrorism. Its attacks on Afghan leaders and Baloch refugees reveal its insatiable appetite for bloodshed and chaos. Expecting peace or good faith from Pakistan is nothing short of insanity,” he added.

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Dil Murad also lambasted Pakistan’s attempts to turn Afghanistan into its fifth province, saying that the Pak Army’s obsession with control has fueled decades of war and misery. He emphasized that the resilient Afghan nation has always resisted foreign domination, including Pakistan’s expansionist ambitions, and will continue to do so.

The BNM leader targeted the Pakistan Army of collaborating with terrorist organizations like ISIS to prevent Afghanistan from emerging as a stable and independent state. He praised the Afghan people for their growing awareness of Pakistan’s destructive policies and expressed confidence that they would reject Pakistan’s influence to secure a dignified and sovereign future.

Dil Murad didn’t mince words when describing the devastation wrought by Pakistan’s military on Balochistan. He said that the “Kill and Dump” policy pursued by the Pak Army has left the Baloch people in a constant state of fear, with thousands of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings destroying countless families. “The Pakistan Army’s colonial mindset has turned Balochistan into a graveyard, while its people endure extreme poverty under the shadow of guns,” he said.

He declared that the Pakistan Army’s strategy of promoting instability in Afghanistan is part of its broader playbook of regional sabotage. However, he said that Pakistan is now spiraling into decline due to political, economic, and military instability caused by its repressive policies.

Dil Murad reaffirmed the Baloch people’s commitment to their struggle for independence and their support for a peaceful, sovereign Afghanistan. “The Baloch and Afghan nations share fraternal ties, and together, they can envision a future of freedom, peace, and self-determination,” he concluded, calling for regional unity against Pakistan’s military hegemony.

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) launched a powerful week-long campaign in the Netherlands, aimed at shedding light on the dire human rights situation in POB, coinciding with the observance of Human Rights Day. Through various events, BNM activists highlighted the ongoing violence and oppression inflicted by the Pakistan Army on the Baloch people, drawing attention to Pakistan’s systematic abuse of its ethnic and political minorities.

The campaign included a rally in The Hague, followed by a protest in front of the Dutch Parliament, where activists distributed hundreds of pamphlets to raise awareness about the grave situation. The BNM also submitted a petition to the Dutch Parliament, calling on the government to take a firm and principled stance on human rights violations in POB and publicly condemn Pakistan’s actions. A letter was also sent to the Dutch Minister of Defense, Ank Bijleveld, urging the Dutch government to hold Pakistan accountable and push for international measures to stop the ongoing repression.

In the petition, BNM activists called for the withdrawal of Pakistan’s GSP Plus trade status, urging the Netherlands to condition its renewal on significant improvements in Pakistan’s human rights record, particularly regarding the atrocities committed in POB. The BNM emphasized that Pakistan’s “Kill and Dump” policy, which involves the targeted abduction and extrajudicial killing of Baloch civilians, has left the population in fear and uncertainty.

Maheem Abdulrahim, President of BNM’s Netherlands Chapter, highlighted the suffering of Baloch families, with thousands of enforced disappearances remaining unresolved, leaving relatives without knowledge of their loved ones’ whereabouts or fates. “In this climate of fear and oppression, the Baloch population endures extreme poverty, while the Pak military continues its brutal campaign of violence against innocent civilians,” he said in the letter.

During the protest, key members of BNM Netherlands, including Vice President Waheed Baloch, Basit Baloch, Zahra Baloch, Dr. Latif, Abdul Rahman Baloch, Qadeer Sagar Baloch, Kia Baloch, and Jawahar Baloch, addressed the crowd, emphasizing that Human Rights Day serves as a reminder to speak out for the protection of Baloch freedom, rights, and identity. They condemned the Pak military’s decades-long campaign of torture, enforced disappearances, and the discovery of mutilated bodies, which continues to plague the Baloch community.

The BNM’s call for global action against the Pak Army’s human rights violations seeks to galvanize international pressure on Pakistan to end its violence, blood-shed and policies in POB.

At least seven prisoners were executed in five Iranian prisons, including five Baloch citizens. The executions were carried out on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

The executed individuals include Abdul Basit Totazi (38), Nawab Ahl-e-Rostai, Abdul Nasir Totazi (38), son of Amir Hamza, Nematullah Totazi (33), Mohammad Ali (36), and Reza Kharkohi (43).

Reportedly, Abdul Basit, Abdul Nasir, and Nematullah were arrested in connection with a joint drug-related case and sentenced to death by the court. Reza and Mohammad Ali were arrested approximately seven years ago for similar drug-related crimes and also received death sentences.

In addition to the Baloch prisoners, two other individuals were executed, including one woman, though their identities have not been disclosed.

Baloch citizens, who make up about five to six percent of Iran’s population, have the highest execution rate in the country. This stark disparity in execution rates has raised concerns about systemic discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities in Iran.

This wave of executions highlights a broader and troubling trend, as at least 34 Baloch citizens have been executed in the first half of 2024 alone. Of these, 27 were executed for drug-related crimes, while seven others were put to death for murder.

In another bold assault, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering resolve to resist Pakistan’s oppressive regime. On the night of December 8, 2024, BLA fighters targeted a Pak military post in Kohlu, POB, as part of their ongoing fight for freedom and justice. The attack, which took place in the Loond area of Naway Shum, saw the use of heavy weaponry, including rockets, aimed at the Pak forces. The outcome was swift: two soldiers were killed, and at least four others were wounded. The BLA has taken full responsibility for the attack, sending a clear message to Pakistan’s brutal military establishment that the struggle for Baloch autonomy will not cease.

The Pakistan Army, which has consistently subjected the Baloch people to atrocities and oppression, has once again proven its inhumanity. Despite the BLA’s justified resistance, the Pak military continues its attempts to silence the voices of Baloch freedom fighters by subjecting innocent civilians to extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and brutal military operations. It is clear that the Pak Army’s goal is not just to suppress dissent but to erase the identity of the Baloch people and their right to self-determination.

The attack in Kohlu comes just days after a similar assault in the Dukki region, which also resulted in casualties among the Pak military ranks. The BLA’s Majeed Brigade and Fatah Squad have been at the forefront of these attacks, launching highly strategic operations that have left Pakistan’s forces scrambling for answers. Last month, these elite units carried out coordinated strikes in Quetta and Kalat, resulting in the deaths of over 60 soldiers.

While the occupied-govt and military continue to distort the truth and paint the BLA as a mere insurgent group, the reality is that the Baloch Liberation Army is fighting for a just cause—freedom from a ruthless occupation that has violated every aspect of human rights in POB. Pakistan’s military presence in POB, especially through its ‘kill and dump’ tactics, has only fueled the resolve of Baloch fighters who remain committed to liberating their land from colonial control.

This attack in Kohlu is a reminder that the struggle of the Baloch people is far from over. It also serves as a stark reminder that Pakistan’s army, which continues to shelter radical elements within its ranks and in neighboring regions, will never be able to crush the spirit of Baloch resistance. The BLA’s actions continue to expose the Pak Army’s failure to protect its own forces while also highlighting the Baloch people’s ongoing fight for justice, autonomy, and freedom from military tyranny.