Balochistan Liberation Front leader Allah Nisar Baloch criticized Pakistan’s policies in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, saying the growing resistance movement in the region shows that demands for rights and self-determination cannot be suppressed by force.According to the report published in Balochistan Post, Baloch said that the ongoing struggle by the PKK population reflects their demand for basic rights, self-determination and freedom from what he described as Pakistani hegemony.He claimed that Islamabad increasingly relied on repression to silence dissent but failed to curb popular demands for political and economic rights.
Questions of the novel “Azad Kashmir”.
The BLF chief challenged Pakistan’s portrayal of so-called “Azad Kashmir”, claiming that the region is free in name only while remaining under the control of authorities in Islamabad.He claimed that key decisions affecting the territory are being taken by federal officials and bureaucrats, and not by representatives elected by the Kashmiri people.Baloch also said that Pakistan’s federal structure had been used to maintain Punjab’s dominance over smaller nationalities and regions.He further claimed that the use of force against protesters and political activists in Kashmir reflects the insecurity of a state seeking to retain power over a population demanding greater autonomy and political rights.
– Calls for solidarity between oppressed groups
Baloch said that no country could remain under imposed control indefinitely, and described resistance against external hegemony as a legitimate right of oppressed peoples.He expressed his support for movements defending sovereignty and autonomy, describing them as part of a broader struggle against political oppression, according to the Balochistan Post.The BLF leader also expressed solidarity with Kashmiris, Pashtuns and Sindhis, saying their political aspirations deserve international attention and support.He urged oppressed nations to stand together and support each other’s struggles, adding that the Baloch people consider themselves a partner in what he described as a common struggle for freedom.
The remarks come amid unrest in PoJK
Baloch’s comments come amid continuing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following widespread protests and a subsequent crackdown by the authorities.PoJK authorities launched a manhunt for four protesters and announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for information leading to the arrest of leaders associated with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been leading the protests on economic and political issues.Pakistani security forces opened fire during the campaign, and the report stated that 26 people were killed.It is claimed that around 14,000 soldiers were deployed, communications services were suspended and live ammunition was used against demonstrators and civilian convoys.India also criticized the developments in PoJK. External Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi had seen reports of the use of excessive force against civilians, and expressed his hope that the international community would hold Pakistan accountable for alleged human rights violations.
