“बलूचिस्तान ने पाकिस्तान से अलग होने का किया ऐलान, यूएन से ‘डेमोक्रेटिक रिपब्लिक ऑफ बलूचिस्तान’ को मान्यता की मांग
Baloch nationalist leaders have officially declared independence from Pakistan, citing decades of state-sponsored violence, enforced disappearances, and serious human rights violations in the Balochistan region. The announcement has reignited global interest in the Baloch independence movement, with powerful visuals and political statements flooding social media platforms.
‘Balochistan is Not Pakistan’: Protesters Demand Freedom
Social media was abuzz with images of the proposed national flag of Balochistan, maps of an independent Baloch state, and slogans like “Balochistan is not Pakistan.” The hashtag #RepublicOfBalochistan trended widely on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Prominent Baloch activist and writer Mir Yar Baloch stated that residents of Pakistan-occupied Balochistan have taken to the streets in large numbers, holding mass protests and openly demanding freedom and sovereignty. In a strongly worded social media post, Mir Yar Baloch called on the United Nations and international community to recognise the “Democratic Republic of Balochistan” as an independent and sovereign nation.
Historical Background: The Struggle for Baloch Independence
According to an Akashvani Correspondent, the Baloch freedom movement has deep historical roots. The struggle dates back to 1947, when the princely state of Kalat declared its independence shortly after the partition of British India. However, in 1948, the region was forcibly annexed by Pakistan, a move that has never been accepted by Baloch nationalists.
Since then, Balochistan has remained a flashpoint, marked by political resistance, military crackdowns, and repeated calls for autonomy and independence.
Resource Exploitation and Marginalisation
Activists, including Mir Yar Baloch, have long argued that Islamabad has exploited Balochistan’s vast natural resources—particularly natural gas and minerals—without sharing benefits with the local population. Despite being rich in resources, Balochistan remains Pakistan’s most impoverished and underdeveloped province, with poor infrastructure, limited education, and rampant unemployment.
Global Attention and Appeal to the United Nations
As calls for freedom grow louder, Baloch leaders have issued a direct appeal to the United Nations to intervene and formally recognise the Democratic Republic of Balochistan as a separate, sovereign state. The international community is now under increasing pressure to respond to the humanitarian and political crisis unfolding in the region.
