Balochistan has publicly reaffirmed its right to use force to defend its sovereignty and territory against foreign intrusions, particularly those by Pakistan, calling on the international community to recognize its independence and offer diplomatic and strategic support.
In a statement released by the government of Balochistan, the republic emphasized that, as a sovereign state, it holds the exclusive authority to protect its borders and resources. The statement further condemned Pakistan’s ongoing military presence and exploitation of Balochistan’s natural wealth, particularly its mineral resources, which are being extracted without the consent of the Baloch people.
“The use of force against foreign intruders or any occupation imposed by Pakistan and its allies is fully within Balochistan’s legal, political, and moral jurisdiction,” the statement declared. “We assert our right to take action against any external forces that seek to destabilize our region or exploit our resources.”
The government of Balochistan accused Pakistan of exacerbating regional instability by extracting Balochistan’s wealth while fostering extremist networks to carry out proxy conflicts in neighboring Afghanistan and India. These actions, Balochistan argues, are contributing to wider instability across South Asia and directly threatening regional peace.
Balochistan’s leadership also called for greater international recognition of its sovereignty, urging allied nations to support the republic’s bid for independence. “The recognition of Balochistan’s independence is critical for halting Pakistan’s unlawful exploitation of our coastlines, resources, and its destabilizing activities across the region,” the statement continued.
Pakistan’s presence in Balochistan has long been a source of tension. The Baloch population, which has faced marginalization and human rights abuses under Pakistani rule, has consistently called for greater autonomy or full independence. In recent years, the Baloch resistance movement has intensified, with local militias taking up arms to challenge Pakistani military occupation.
Balochistan’s government stressed that it remains committed to defending its territorial integrity in line with international law and reaffirmed its right to protect its people, resources, and environment from foreign exploitation. It also called for Pakistan to immediately cease all forms of interference in Balochistan’s internal affairs and occupation of its lands.
“We call upon the global community to stand with Balochistan in its struggle for freedom and justice,” the statement concluded.
The call for recognition of Balochistan’s independence and sovereignty comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions in South Asia. As Pakistan continues its military activities in Balochistan, many analysts believe that the situation could escalate, further destabilizing the region.
Background: The Balochistan Conflict
Balochistan, a resource-rich region spanning parts of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, has long been a point of contention between the Baloch people and their respective governments. In Pakistan, Balochistan has been subjected to a series of military operations, human rights abuses, and political repression, as the central government seeks to assert control over the region’s vast natural resources. The Baloch nationalist movement, which has been calling for autonomy or independence, has grown more vocal and militant in recent years, with armed groups carrying out attacks against Pakistani security forces.
Balochistan’s strategic location, combined with its significant natural wealth, has made it a flashpoint in regional geopolitics, with Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan all vying for influence in the area.
As international attention turns to the situation in Balochistan, the debate over the region’s future remains unresolved, with many in Balochistan continuing to seek recognition as a sovereign state and an end to foreign occupation.
