RESOLVED, That Balochistan’s nationalist leaders set up a broad-based Balochistan National Government in Exile and start work on an interim constitution that would form the basis of a future independent, liberal, secular and democratic Balochistan that would join the family of nations.
Given this diversity, even if people went to the polls, the Baloch nationalists would only have won 5 out of 14 seats allotted to Baluchistan in the National Assembly based on the province's population.
The Baloch national struggle, which aims to regain our national freedom, complies with international laws. It respects all human values, and uses all possible means through which it can counter the brutal army of Pakistan and its death squads.
The Baloch national struggle, which aims to regain our national freedom, complies with international laws. It respects all human values, and uses all possible means through which it can counter the brutal army of Pakistan and its death squads.
Mir Gul Khan Naseer, 1914 - 1983. A poet's struggle for Baloch unity, freedom and social change.
The May 11 parliamentary election is being seen by both the Pakistan state and insurgents as a referendum on secessionism
Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani: “As many as 6,500 army soldiers, 17,000 FC men, 28,000 police and 15,000 Levies (tribal police) will be deployed in all 30 districts and 92 tehsils of the province,” he added."
Protestors in Geneva spoke against Pakistani military operations, enforced disappearances, extra-judicial killings, the recent handing over of Gwadar port to China and the IPI pipeline.
With the militarisation of Gwadar Port, not only Baloch will suffer but also the region and the world peace will face threats too: Mehran Baloch
The secular Baloch people are suffering from severe pressure, as well as neglect, from Islamabad, with enforced disappearances, summary executions, economic exploitation, militarization, political disempowerment, talibanization and nuclear testing disrupting society and suppressing any Baloch claims for self-determination.
To address these important global and regional security challenges, international experts, community representatives, academics and high-ranking politicians will come together to share their insights and expertise concerning the future of Balochistan and South Asia.