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BLF to US: Don’t become Pakistan’s partner in looting Balochistan’s resources

Baloch Liberation Front (BLF). Representative pic

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By Major Gwahram Baloch

The Baloch national liberation struggle is a collective aspiration of the Baloch nation, a defensive struggle aimed at breaking free from subjugation and achieving the right to self-determination and freedom.

The ongoing struggle for national freedom in Balochistan is purely a local and historical resistance movement.

This liberation movement has been continuous for the past seventy-seven years. We, the Baloch, have repeatedly appealed to global powers, highlighting that Pakistan is essentially a state that fosters terrorism and supports terrorist activities.

We have urged the international community to intervene in the Baloch-Pakistan conflict and provide moral, diplomatic, and financial support to the Baloch national liberation movement.

Regrettably, the world’s most powerful nation, the United States—a champion of freedom and democracy—has taken an unjust step by deciding to enter into agreements with Pakistan regarding the exploitation of Balochistan’s valuable mineral resources.

This is not unprecedented. Earlier, China also signed agreements over the Gwadar deep-sea port, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and the looting of Baloch resources, all of which are being strongly resisted by the Baloch.

China has branded the Baloch nation as terrorists and their freedom movement as terrorism to cover up its colonial ambitions.

The truth, however, is that the Baloch are not terrorists—they are freedom fighters resisting to protect their homeland and resources.

Our national survival, identity, and freedom are far more important than the opinions of others. From our perspective, America’s decision represents a grave injustice.

The Baloch national liberation struggle is not about occupying another nation’s land or resources, nor about asserting any rights over others. It is a defensive struggle born of the collective will of the Baloch nation to attain freedom, self-determination, and liberation from oppression.

Pakistan’s military generals may outwardly present themselves as allies of the United States, but the reality is starkly different.

The United States is well aware that Pakistan is habitual in duplicity and hypocrisy. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump openly criticized Pakistan for its double-dealing and suspended aid.

Today, the same duplicity is evident as Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has submitted files regarding Balochistan’s mineral and natural wealth to the United States.

We have repeatedly stated that whoever comes to Balochistan, we will protect our minerals, resources, oil, gas, and coastlines.

Any power that intervenes and becomes complicit in looting Balochistan’s resources will find itself trapped in a quagmire—the same fate China is experiencing with its failed ambitions in Gwadar and the CPEC.

Statements by Dr. Malik confirm that the Gwadar airport was built for military purposes, yet, despite years of efforts, China has failed to achieve its objectives due to Baloch resistance.

We earnestly appeal to the rulers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates not to invest in Balochistan or harass the Baloch people.

While your friendship with Punjab is only seventy-eight years old, our relations with your peoples are rooted in thousands of years of history—do not harm this bond.

The Baloch nation seeks support, aid, and financial or military assistance from neighboring countries, global powers, and the international community in its struggle for national freedom.

Yet, we require no one’s permission to decide when this struggle begins or ends.

Today, Balochistan is witnessing an organized genocide: entire families have been brutally massacred, shepherds slaughtered, civilians forced into labor at military camps, and teachers, scholars, and students abducted from universities.

Most recently, a journalist and eleven of his relatives, including children, were killed for no reason other than being Baloch. Balochistan has become a full-scale conflict zone.

We, once again, appeal to global powers to intervene and stop Punjabi state terrorism in Balochistan.

If intervention is not possible, at the very least, do not become partners in plundering Balochistan’s resources. Those who do will bear responsibility for the consequences.

We address the world—especially the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and China—and remind them: this is not Japan, Ireland, or any other region. This is Balochistan. Its geography may be harsh, but the Baloch resistance is even harsher.

We call upon all parties to come forward for a resolution to the Baloch issue. But remember: the Baloch issue is not an internal matter of Pakistan.

(Note: Major Gwahram Baloch is the Spokesperson of Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) which is a frontline armed organisation fighting for liberation of Balochistan from Pakistan. 

TTP rubbishes Pakistan’s claim about use of Afghan territory, invites UN to conduct probe

Leaders of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) -- File Pic

Peshawar, Aug 24 (NVI) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) today termed as “baseless” and “misleading” the claims made by the Pakistan government that the Islamist outfit has bases in Afghanistan and revealed that it has formations and thousands of local fighters at 36 locations across Pakistan, Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir and Gilgit and Balochistan.

Responding to the claim made by a Pakistani representative at the United Nations recently that TTP was using the territory of Afghanistan for launching attacks in Pakistan, the outfit said the global body should conduct an impartial investigation into Islamabad’s allegations, which are made only to extract billions of dollars from foreign countries and international organisations.

“We do not need to use the land of any neighboring country (including Afghanistan) to continue this holy struggle, because in our beloved homeland we have everything available to us, thanks to which we can continue our resistance in a good way,” said a TTP statement issued by its spokesman Muhammad Khorasani.

He maintained that the Pakistani State uses the huge funds obtained under the pretext of fighting “terrorism” to carry out atrocities and oppression against the Pashtuns and the Baloch people.

“For quite some time, Pakistani state institutions have been continuously propagating this propaganda at the national and international levels that Pakistani Mujahideen use Afghan soil to carry out operations in Pakistan and then return to Afghanistan,” Khorasani said.

“But the people of Pakistan and other awakened people of the world (who have been witnessing the cunning deceit of Pakistani institutions for decades) understand how baseless this propaganda is,” he said.

The TTP spokesman noted that the Pakistani state received immense financial support from the United States under the pretext of maintaining territorial integrity, stability and “other such false promises”.

Using these funds, Pakistan has erected a 12-foot high and 5-foot wide strong fence on the 2700-kilometer Durand Line imaginary border (between Pakistan and Afghanistan), the gaps of which have been filled with barbed wire, he said.

In addition, a stable check post has been established at a distance of every 200 to 300 meters, which has not only been connected to a wireless system but also has a strong patrolling system, Khorasani said.

Besides, a systematic network of roads has been laid across the entire Durand Line, and a large military camp has also been built behind every 10 to 15 posts, where thousands of soldiers and paramilitary personnel are stationed, he added.

Similarly, thermal cameras have been installed around each check post through which surveillance can be carried out at a great distance even in the dark of night, he said.

To keep the Pakistani soldiers alert and awake, modern automatic lights and sensor systems have been installed across the Durand Line, which automatically flash their lights and sound sirens when any living creature comes near, the TTP spokesman said.

In addition to this, more than 800 small and large drones have been allocated for border surveillance, he said.

“With the above-mentioned strict security arrangements, it is beyond comprehension that the Mujahideen of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan come from Afghanistan to Pakistan for operations,” he said.

“The purpose of these baseless allegations is nothing more than a misleading attempt to obtain military and political cooperation at the global level and to hide our weakness and defeat in the face of the popular movement that has emerged from within the Pakistani nation,” the TTP spokesman said.

He pointed out that many political leaders of Pakistan have repeatedly expressed that TTP occupies the markets, intersections and roads in Dera Jat at night and the police stations and check posts remain empty.

This proves that TTP fighters are permanently present in areas hundreds of miles away from the imaginary Durand Line border, he added.

Also, the jirgas that have been held with tribal people in recent days hav been held on the Pakistani soil, some of which have also received media coverage such as the jirga of the “Qambar Khel” tribe of the Afridi nation, he pointed out.

The spokesman revealed that the TTP has set up “organized formations at 36 locations from Gilgit to Balochistan, and Hazara to Punjab and Karachi, where there are thousands of armed Mujahideen of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, who are local residents and have joined Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan to achieve their Muslim rights as a result of the wrong policies of the state and the cruel attitudes of the establishment, which is still ongoing.”

“We strongly demand from the United Nations and all the world powers, which believe in the facts, to conduct an impartial investigation into the claim of the representative of Pakistan through an impartial and fact-based investigation team,” the TTP spokesman said.

He also demanded that the UN and other international institutions should “never provide the military and security institutions of Pakistan with the opportunity to once again use the political and security benefits of the world powers based on misleading information.

“And once again in the name of terrorism, (not let them) demolish the homes of their own people (thousands of whose youth have been disappeared by these oppressors because of their demand for legitimate rights) under the pretext of operations, and once again make the Pashtun and Baloch people disappear, sacrifice the rights of the people for their personal interests, and neutralize the voices of the oppressed.”

“We also consider it necessary to clarify here that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan came into existence due to the wrong policies and immense atrocities of the state of Pakistan and it will continue its holy struggle against the oppressive and usurping institutions on the soil of Pakistan with the cooperation and help of its own people until the oppression is ended and all the inhabitants get their inalienable rights,” the spokesman declared. (NVI)

Pakistani forces abducted 96 Baloch, killed 19 killed in fake encounters in June

Paank is human rights body of Baloch National Movement (BNM)

Quetta, Aug 20 (NVI) At least 96 Baloch people were forcibly disappeared and 19 were extra-judicially killed by the Pakistan forces and affiliated institutions in occupied Balochistan and some places of Pakistan during the month of July, according to a Human Rights organisation.

In its monthly report, ‘Paank’, which is affiliated with the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has documented serious human rights violations in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture, and attacks on civilians, supported by evidence and documentation.

Kech district remained the most affected, with 29 enforced disappearances, followed by Shaal (Quetta) with 17 cases, and Gwadar with 9, the report said.

Awaran district reported 8 such cases, Washuk 7, Karachi and Panjgur 5 each, and Noshki and Dera Ghazi Khan 3 each., it said.

In Dera Bugti, Mastung, and Lasbela, 2 cases each were recorded, while single cases emerged from Khuzdar, Kalat, Chagai, and Islamabad, it said.

Among the most alarming incidents, Paank highlights the arrest of an eight-year-old child, Shoaib Khalid, from Turbat, detained for sharing on social media a video of human rights activist Gulzar Dost’s speech.

The report also documents a Frontier Corps (FC) rocket attack on July 10 in Gwarukop, Kech district, where a playground was directly targeted.

Seven civilians were injured; one of them, Ali Ghulam, died from his wounds, while Shahab Dostdil remains in a coma.

Locals accused the FC of deliberately targeting civilians and demanded an independent investigation.

Extrajudicial killings continue to be a pressing concern.

In July alone, 19 Baloch individuals were killed,

Additionally, three mutilated bodies were discovered in Kalat district of Balochistan but could not be identified as their faces had been disfigured with acid, the report said. (NVI)

TTP says it killed 15 Pakistani soldiers, injured 20 in multiple attacks in a day

Fighters of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). File Pic

Peshawar, Aug 18 (NVI) Under its ‘Operation Al-Khandaq’, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) killed at least 15 Pakistani security personnel and injured over 20 in multiple attacks on a single day of Sunday (yesterday) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

The biggest among the attacks was an ambush by the TTP cadres on Sunday morning in Ladha in South Waziristan, in which a military truck and van were burnt to ashes and 4 other vehicles were partially damaged, according to its spokesman Muhammad Khorasani.

At least 10 military personnel were killed and 15 injured in this assault, the spokesman said.

There were 11 more operations during the day in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including South Waziristan, North Waziristan, Kurram district, Lakki Marwat district, Shangla district and Dera Ismail Khan district.

In South Waziristan, one military officer was killed and another was injured in a laser gun attack on a check post located in Kazha Panga area of Azam Warsak district, the spokesman said.

An ambush was carried out by TTP on a military protection team on the main road of Angor Adda in South Waziristan, in which 2 military personnel were killed and three were injured, he said.

At 8 am on Sunday, one military man was injured in a sniper attack and Pika gun assault in Dosli area of North Waziristan, he said.

In the afternoon, a military post in Munzar Khel area of Datta Khel in North Waziristan was attacked using laser guns, snipers and GL, in which one security camera was destroyed, while casualties are also reported, he said.

In Kurram district, a military official was killed in a Mujahideen sniper attack on a check post located in the Mazrina area of Sadda, he said.

In Lakki Marwat district, a mine was detonated on an armored vehicle of the Saddar police station in which there is likelihood of casualties and property damage.

In Dera Ismail Khan district, some military personnel working on the roof a post in Madi village of Kalachi were attacked, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to others, the spokesman said. (NVI)

Pakistan’s I-Day: BRAS carried out 71 attacks on forces, killed 29, injured many

Representative Picture of Baloch Raji Ajoi Sangar (BRAS)

Quetta, Aug 17 (NVI) Highlighting its prowess on and around Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 11, freedom-seeking outfit Baloch Raaji Ajoi Sangar (BRAS) carried out a total of 71 attacks on the occupier Pakistan Army and its assets across Balochistan from August 10 to 15, killing 29 security personnel and agents and injuring over two dozen.

BRAS, which is a conglomerate of various armed Baloch groups like Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) and Baloch Republican Guards (BRG), said it lost one fighter Hasil Murad alias Sarban Baloch in one of the operations.

In a detailed statement, BRAS spokesman Baloch Khan said the freedom fighters targeted the occupying Pakistani army, its supply lines, communication systems and state-sponsored so-called ‘death squads’ across Balochistan in a coordinated and systematic wave of attacks.

“These operations continued from August 10 to August 15, during which a total of 71 attacks were carried out, in which 24 personnel of the occupying army were killed and 5 state agents were killed,” he said.

The freedom fighters set up checkpoints at various locations, took control of government offices, police stations and a military camp in Basima.

Giving details, the spokesman said the BRAS fighters targeted the main camp of the occupying Pakistani army in a coordinated attack at Basima, the headquarters of Washik.

During this operation, the fighters also ambushed a military convoy that had reached to help the encircled occupying army, he said.

“In total, 13 personnel of the occupying Pakistani army, including Captain Asif, were killed and at least 11 personnel were injured in these attacks,” the spokesman said.

The BRAS fighters also destroyed a Mazda vehicle of the occupying army by setting it on fire, while an armored vehicle was also damaged in the attack.

Other detachments of the BRAS fighters took control of the Levies’ police station, arrested the officers there, seized their weapons, and later set the police station and the vehicles there on fire, he said.

The fighters also set afire the NADRA office and the judicial complex, while damaging a bank.

Meanwhile, the fighters continued to blockade the main highway.

A group of BRAS fighters raided the hideouts of the so-called death squad operatives Abdul Wahid Essazai, Fazal Karim and Haji Iqbal formed by the occupation army.

During this operation, three ‘death squad’ operatives managed to escape in an injured state.

The freedom fighters seized weapons, a vehicle and a motorcycle from the hideout of death squad operative Abdul Wahid Essazai.

BRAS operatives also targeted a vehicle of the occupying Pakistani army, using a remote-controlled IED in New Town of Gwadar, when three vehicles of the occupying army were passing through the said location, the spokesman said.

As a result of the explosion, two personnel of the occupying army were killed and four were injured, while one vehicle was destroyed, he added.

In another operation, BRAS operatives targeted the Quetta-Rawalpindi Jaffar Express train with a remote-controlled IED at Dasht-e-Spezand in Mastung, derailing its 6 coaches and damaging the coach and the track.

The fighters also targeted the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mastung city by lobbing a grenade.

They also set up a blockade on the main highway in Mastung, Khadkocha and conducted snap checking for hours.

The BRAS commanders also attacked the Pakistani army camp located in the Khadkocha area of Mastung district by firing several rounds from a rocket launcher.

In another operation, the freedom fighters raided the hideout of Shakeel Shahwani, a key operative of the so-called death squad formed by the occupying Pakistani army, in the Khadkocha, Kund Imrani area of Mastung on the night of August 15, the spokesman said.

During the raid, Shakeel Shahwani was killed while trying to escape, he added.

“Shakeel Shahwani was leading the so-called ‘death squad’ and was directly involved in assisting the occupying army in raids on homes, violating the sharia and boundary walls, and forcibly disappearing youth,” the spokesman said.

At Umar Dur in Dasht area of Mastung, the fighters of BRAS targeted the occupying Pakistani army and customs officials when they were chasing vehicles that had not paid the extortion money to the occupying army, the spokesman said.

The fighters attacked the occupying army with rockets and other heavy weapons, killing 2 enemy personnel and injuring 4 and forcing the occupying army to retreat.

A driver was killed in the firing of the occupying army, Baloch Khan said.

BRAS operatives targeted a police vehicle on the Saryab Link Road in Quetta with a remote-controlled IED attack, causing casualties and material damage.

The fighters targeted the personnel of the police at Sibi Road, Killi Zareen in Quetta with a grenade attack, in which 2 personnel were injured.

The BRAS fighters also targeted the police personnel posted near the irrigation office in Quetta with a grenade.

The freedom fighters also shot dead a Military Intelligence (MI) officer of the occupying Pakistani army in Wali Jet, Quetta. The officer was working as an informant for the occupying army in disguise, the spokesman said.

BRAS fighters attacked police personnel who were checking a checkpoint near Girls College in Sibi with a hand grenade, injuring Assistant Sub-Inspector Muhammad Afzal.

The freedom fighters also targeted a police post in Sohbatpur and an occupying Pakistani army post on Mir Hassan Bridge in Naseerabad.

A hideout of Pakistani intelligence agency ISI operatives in Dera Allah Yar was also attacked with a grenade, in which two operatives were injured.

The fighters also destroyed the gas pipeline in Sadiqabad by planting explosives.

On the night of August 14, the fighters targeted the Pakistani army post occupying Qalam Chowk in Panjgur city by firing several rounds from a grenade launcher.

On the same night, they targeted the occupation army post at Rakhshan Bridge in Panjgur by firing rockets and grenade launcher rounds.

The BRAS commanders attacked the occupation army camp in the Khairabad area of Turbat.

The BRAS fighters carried out patrol in the Buleda Bazaar and targeted the camp of the occupying Pakistani army in the Zondan area of Buleda.

In another operation, they targeted the camp of the occupying Pakistani army in the Gili area of Buleda and inflicted losses.

The BRAS commanders attacked the main camp of the occupying Pakistani army in the Sah Dim area of Zamran simultaneously from two sides, killing 2 personnel of the occupying army on the spot.

On the night of August 10, the freedom fighters simultaneously targeted two different camps of the occupying Pakistani army in the Soro and Mahir areas of Mand with rockets and other heavy weapons, resulting in the death of two occupying army personnel and the injury of several others, he said.

The fighters also set up a blockade on the main highway in Nasirabad on August 11, while the nearby Pakistani army camp was targeted by rocket launchers and other heavy weapons from two sides.

On August 10, the fighters targeted the Pakistani army post at Delkek in Zamran with heavy weapons. During the attack, the army flew a surveillance drone into the air, which was shot down.

On August 11, the fighters simultaneously targeted the occupying Pakistani army camp and the MI office in Mand Soro in two separate attacks, conducted a road blockade and patrols in the area continued for hours.

On August 11, the fighters targeted the Pakistani army camp and killed Captain Jahangir in Gumazi in a half-an-hour operation involving use of rocket launchers and other modern and heavy weapons.

During this time, the army flew a quadcopter in the air, which was shot down.

After the attack, the occupying forces flew another quadcopter and dropped mortar shells through it, as a result of which a young child, Muhammad, died.

On August 12, militants targeted an occupying Pakistani army post each at the Hoshabbal Dam in the Kech area and Mullah Chat in Mand with rocket launchers and other heavy weapons.

On August 13, militants targeted an occupied Pakistani army post in the Mirabad area of Tamp with rocket launchers.

On August 13, militants attacked the main camp of the occupying Pakistani army in the Dundar area of Kech with rockets and heavy weapons from various directions.

On August 14, militants attacked the occupying Pakistani army camp located in the Kolwah Kid Hotel area of Kech with rockets and other modern and heavy weapons.

The fighters also targeted the Pakistani army camp at Shahu Batal in Kolwah with rockets and other heavy weapons, while in the Rudkan area of Kolwah, they also fired several shells from a grenade launcher at the camp of the occupying army, causing damage.

On August 14, the freedom fighters targeted the posts of the occupying Pakistani army in Kalahu and Hayrabad areas of Tamp.

On August 14, the freedom fighters attacked the camp of the occupying Pakistani army in Malant from two sides, firing more than 10 rockets which successfully hit their targets. At least 3 occupying army personnel were killed and several others were injured in the attack.

On August 14, the fighters attacked the occupation army camp in Mand Lebanon with rockets and other modern and heavy weapons and conducted a blockade and patrol Balochabad and Lebanon for hours and addressed the public.

On the same day, the fighters targeted the occupying Pakistani army camp in Gorkop with modern and heavy weapons, captured the Levies post on the main road in Jhau and set it on fire.

They also attacked the Pakistani army post at Sardar Hotel in the Navandra area of Jhau with heavy weapons and shot down a quadcopter.

On August 10, the fighters set up a blockade on the Karachi-Awaran main highway in the Seedh area of Jhau for four hours and searched vehicles.

The same day, the fighters captured the Jhao, Sayed Majeed Pir Levies check post and confiscated government weapons and other equipment, after which the check post was set on fire.

On August 14, militants targeted a security post of the occupying Pakistani army camp in Darukocha, Jhau, in a sniper attack, killing one officer.

On the same day, the fighters targeted the Pakistani army post in the Bundki area of Mishke in a fierce attack for an hour with modern and heavy weapons from different sides.

On August 11, the freedom fighters shot and killed two informants and accomplices, Rehmatullah Jatak and Munawar Jatak, who were in custody in Zehri after being found guilty.

On August 14, militants attacked the Deputy Commissioner’s office in the Kharan Red Zone with a hand grenade while a so-called Independence Day celebration was underway under tight security.

Brass operatives targeted a stall selling flags for Pakistan’s so-called independence celebration on Adalat Road in Hub City in an armed attack, resulting in the death of one operative and the injury of another.

In another operation, the operatives targeted a Pakistani intelligence operative at the Hub Bypass, in which he was injured. The operative was working for the intelligence agency under the guise of a puncture repair shop owner.

On August 11, during an organizational mission in the Gajro Kaur area of Jhau, a fierce clash took place between the freedom fighters and the so-called death squad formed by the occupying army. In this battle, freedom fighter Hasil Murad alias Sarban Baloch was martyred, the spokesman said. (NVI)

Not surprised by US decision, we will continue to fight till Pakistan leaves Balochistan: BLA

Representative image of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, Aug 15 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today was dismissive about the recent decision by the United States to designate Majeed Brigade, a special unit of the outfit, as a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’, saying it is not surprised and neither “obliged” to justify its genuine struggle for freedom of Balochistan from Pakistani occupation.

“The allegations put forward by the US echo the same narrative that Pakistan has used as propaganda for decades,” the BLA said in its reaction to the Trump Administration’s decision announced soon after Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Washington and met some senior officials there.

Asserting that BLA will continue to fight until all occupational forces of Pakistan leave Balochistan, its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said, “Criminalizing a 75-year-old indigenous resistance waged on our own soil does not represent international justice.”

“The recent decision by the United States to list the Majeed Brigade, a special unit of the Baloch Liberation Army, as a foreign terrorist organization is a tacit endorsement of the colonial narrative and a denial of ground realities by an international power. We neither see this decision with surprise nor feel any new pressure,” the spokesman said in a statement.

“BLA is a resistance force, active solely against the military domination of the occupying (Pakistani) state, and is committed to the liberation of its occupied motherland,” he said.

“We promise our nation that the BLA will never back down from its ideological, military and revolutionary responsibility. We will not let state narratives, international labels or any global decision become a wall in our path. We will continue our fight until Baloch national independence and sovereignty are achieved,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“Our war will continue until the last (Pakistani) soldier occupying our land remains. We know when a nation is deprived of its land, its identity, its language and its resources, every individual becomes a fidayeen (suicide attacker). Today, every conscious Baloch in Balochistan is a fidayeen. This war is not just about guns, it is a war of consciousness, sacrifice and collective self-respect,” he said.

The spokesman pointed out that Pakistan had occupied Balochistan in 1948 by military force and “The BLA is a continuation of the resistance that began that very day. We are not a passing political reaction, but a historical, national and defensive reality.”

Describing his outfit as “the armed embodiment of Baloch national pride, which does not require external validation or any international certification”, Jeeyand said, “The BLA is an organized military force conducting all operations in strict compliance with these standards, which define the rights of combatants and the protection of civilians.”

The  spokesman insisted that “we operate under the rules of war as defined in international humanitarian law, specifically Common Article III of the Geneva Conventions. We have consistently adhered to these principles, and non-state resistance movements worldwide have received moral, legal and political recognition under the same framework.”

He maintained that “all BLA operations are directed against the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, intelligence networks, death squads and their collaborator gangs within Balochistan.”

Underlining that “Our struggle is for our motherland—the land of our ancestors—seized from us by force”, the BLA spokesman said, “We are not opposed to the people of Pakistan, nor to any world power. Our arms are raised solely against the occupier, whoever that may be and will remain so until the occupation ends.”

He underscored that “Targeting civilians is not part of our manifesto” but “at the same time, we make it clear that we are under no obligation to justify the nature of our struggle to anyone, nor will we conform to any narrative that serves state interests.”

He said, “We are aware that security, treaties and geopolitical interests shape US policy. We recognize this reality, yet we also know that such designations often reflect political balancing rather than justice on the ground. We do not regard these lists as legal or moral authority.”

Jeeyand Baloch underlined that BLA is “not the name of a temporary political reaction or a limited group uprising, but a historical, national and defensive reality. The BLA is an armed expression of Baloch national pride that does not need any external confirmation or international certificate.”

Emphasising that “We view our struggle under the principles of international humanitarian law,” the spokesman said, “The BLA is an organized military force, which meets all the criteria of a “non-international armed conflict”, as set out in Common Article Three of the Geneva Conventions. Within this framework, the rules of war, the rights of combatants, and the protection of civilians are set out. We have always bound ourselves to these principles.

“There are examples around the world where non-state resistance movements have been given moral, legal and political status under these laws.”

He said all the operations of BLA inside Balochistan are against the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, intelligence networks, death squads and their supporting groups.

“Our war is a war for land; the land that belonged to our ancestors, and which was snatched from us by the power of the gun. We are not against the people of Pakistan, nor against any world power. Our gun is raised only against the power that occupies our land, and whoever the occupier is, our gun will be raised in the same way,” he  said.

“We are a non-state force that stands up for the protection of its people against the occupier. If resistance to state oppression, genocide, and slavery is permissible anywhere in the world, then Balochistan cannot be an exception to this principle,” he said.

The BLA spokesman highlighted that “this decision by the US comes at a time when the valuable mineral reserves of Balochistan have become the focus of attention of global capitalist interests” and “Pakistan is offering these reserves to foreign companies, and plans are being made to turn Balochistan into a silent economic colony.”

He added, “At a time when a national resistance is obstructing these projects, it is not surprising that it is being declared illegal on the international level. We understand this situation, and we align ourselves with this understanding.”

Inviting “the world to come to Balochistan to see what is happening on our land”, the spokesman said, “Let them see for themselves the mass graves in which our young men are buried. Let them look into the eyes of mothers whose sons have been missing for years.

Let them see the cities where speech is forbi”dden, and the villages where military operations are carried out in the dark of night. And then decide whether, if an organized resistance arises against all this, will it be called terrorism, or will it be an argument for being human?”

He said the United States and the international community “must recognize the fundamental fact that the Baloch nation and its revolutionary resistance are inherently closer to those global powers that believe in justice, stability, and principled partnership.”

He noted that “the BLA is a resistance organization that believes in a structured national thought, free from religious extremism, and respectful relations with the world. In contrast, Pakistan has violated every international principle on which the partnership of civilized nations is based in its history.”

He said the past is a witness that Pakistan has repeatedly disregarded its agreements, promises, and trust for self-interest, and this approach presents it to the world as an unreliable state.

“If the United States wants to lay the foundation for real stability, relations in accordance with ground realities, and sustainable interests in the region, it must recognize its natural allies.

“The Baloch nation, which has a modern, resistant, and principled disposition, and the Baloch Liberation Army, which is only in the field for the freedom and justice of its homeland, are the forces whose strengthening can guarantee any lasting peace and principled balance in this region.” (NVI)

Balochistan: Freedom fighters intensify attacks against Pakistani military ahead of its I-Day

Baloch fighters somewhere in Balochistan (File Pic)

Quetta, August 14 (NVI) As Pakistan geared up to celebrate its Independence Day today, Baloch freedom fighters stepped up their operations against the Pakistani military in run up to the D-day, carrying out over 50 attacks across the occupied-Balochistan.

Scores of Pakistani military and police personnel are believed to have been killed or injured in the attacks, during which military and other government assets have been destroyed or damaged.

Before the dawn of the D-day, Baloch freedom fighters tonight launched attacks at military installations at several places.

One such attack was launched at a Pakistani military camp in Kohad Kocha in Mastung district.

Another attack was launched at a military post in Pirandar Zarnakoli area of Awaran district.

In Mand city, an attack was launched on the main camp of Pakistani paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC).

An FC post also came under attack in Nasir Khan Chowk in Panjgur district.

One attack was also carried out at a Pakistani military checkpoint in Mir Hassan area of Naseerabad district.

In Khuzdar city, the Baloch freedom fighters carried out a landmine attack on a contingent of Pakistani military.

Pakistani authorities have already snapped internet and other basic services in parts of Balochistan since earlier this month till the end of the  month, citing “security concerns”.

Earlier, over the last 3 days, Baloch freedom fighters targeted the Pakistani military and government assets at over 40 attacks in Balochistan and in some cases seized control of the posts and check points.

These attacks were carried out in Gwadar, Zamuran Dalegik, Jhao Nowndrah, Jhaoeerh, Mand Meher, Soro, Mastung, Nasirabad, Zehri,  Khuzdar (Zehri), Awaran Nazoi, Tump Gomazi, Turbat Hotabad, Zamran Sah Deem, Jhal Magsi Gandawah, Tigran, Sibi, Washuk Basima, Washuk, Kalat, Kech Hoshab Bal Dam, Quetta Western Bypass, Quetta, Mach, Dera Bugti Khatan Pul, Sohbatpur and Gargina (near Mastung). (NVI)

Pakistan: 500 Islamic scholars issue ‘Fatwa’ against Pakistani military operations in Khyber

People in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mourn death of a woman and her 2 kids killed in Pakistani military bombing on Wednesday.

Peshawar, Aug 13 (NVI) In a huge development, 500 Islamic scholars and preachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan have jointly condemned the brutality being carried out by the Pakistani military against the Pashtuns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the name of ‘counter-terrorism’.

These many Islamic scholars and preachers have unanimously issued a ‘Fatwa’ (a religious edict) against the Pakistani military operations which include even aerial bombings by helicopter gunships and drones on civilian areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Islamic leaders say the oppressive actions against common Pashtun people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has led to animosity towards the Pakistani military.

In the Fatwa, the Muslim religious leaders have said that any operation carried out by the Pakistani military in the name of counter-terrorism, in which the blood of the Pakistani people is shed, is ‘haram’ (un-islamic) and ‘unlawful’, whether conducted under U.S. pressure or without it.

The Fatwa also declares that any Pakistani soldier killed in such operations should not be called a ‘martyr’ (shaheed).

The religious edict also prohibited holding of funeral prayer for the Pakistani soldiers killed in such operations.

The ‘Fatwa’ has been warranted because of continued brutality being committed under the pretext of ‘counter-terrorism’ by the Pakistani military which even resorts to aerial bombings using helicopter gunships and drones on civilian areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in casualties among the common and innocent people, including children and women. (NVI)

TTP claims killing of 15 Pakistani soldiers

Special squad of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) undergoing training. (File Pic)

Peshawar, Aug 13 (NVI) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) tonight claimed to have killed at least 15 Pakistani soldiers and injured several others in an attack in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Giving details, TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said a contingent of Pakistan Army tried to advance in the Patak area of Riyasat in Bajaur district with the intention of attacking TTP yesterday morning.

He said the TTP received information about it and despatched 6 Fidayeen of the SIF (Special Istishadi Force) equipped with modern weapons, who ambushed the advancing military convoy.

In this attack, 15 Pakistan Army personnel were killed and several were injured, he said.

Three army vehicles were also destroyed., he said.

After the attack, all the fidayeen men managed to escape safely, the spokesman said.

On Monday night at around 10 PM (Pakistan Time), TTP fighters attacked a military fort in the Kedi Shamuzi area of Parwa district of DE Khan province, he said.

The military fort was attacked with laser guns and Grenade Launchers, in which several personnel were reported to have been killed and injured, he said. (NVI)

Kargil Protest led by Sonam Wangchuk turns out to be lackluster affair

Participants at the Protest by KDA

Kargil (Ladakh), Aug 11 (NVI The much-hyped protest by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in Kargil district of Ladakh has turned out to be lackluster affair, leaving the organisers to look for excuses.

The KDA, demanding various things, held a three-day ‘hunger strike’ which ended today but it failed to attract much support from the masses.

At the centre of this programme was Sonam Wangchuk, the self-styled Ladakhi activist who craves for spotlight and organises such events from time to time.

Ahead of the event yesterday, rumours were spread about the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk, ostensibly to generate sympathy for him and arouse public emotions in the sensitive Union Territory bordering China and Pakistan.

It is believed that Sonam Wangchuk is trying, through such events, to generate support for himself, possibly to contest elections.

There have been murmurs earlier that it was Sonam Wangchuk who pressurized Thupstan Chhewang to resign from the Apex Body to take the charge himself. Earlier, he had described the same Thupstang Chhewang as the ‘Gandhi of Ladakh’. (NVI)

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