The central spokesperson of the National Democratic Party (NDP) has stated that Balochistan a region rich in natural resources, ancient civilization, historical identity, and strategic geography, is currently facing severe state oppression, human rights violations, and political and economic exploitation. The NDP expresses deep sorrow and serious concern over this unacceptable situation.
Enforced disappearances in Balochistan have not only become routine but have effectively evolved into a state policy. Dozens of youth, students, and political workers are abducted in broad daylight, and their whereabouts remain unknown. These individuals are neither presented in court nor charged with any crime. Instead, they are handed over to a blind and inhumane system that disregards the constitution, law, and basic human values. Regardless of who the individual is or the allegations against them, enforced disappearances can never be justified legally, morally, or on humanitarian grounds. To abduct someone without due legal process, deny their fundamental rights, and subject their families to collective mental torment is one of the worst forms of state terrorism.
The spokesperson further said that, Another horrific face of this oppression is extrajudicial killings, in which the disappeared are declared “terrorists” and killed in staged encounters after months or even years. Such actions are clear violations of justice, human values, and the constitutional responsibilities of the state. Political voices raised against these injustices are also silenced by the state’s authoritarian mindset. The imprisonment of BYC Central Organizer Dr. Mahrang Baloch and other political workers under colonial-era laws like the “3 MPO” is an attack on fundamental political and human freedoms. Peaceful protest, demonstrations, and freedom of expression are constitutional rights of every citizen. Suppressing them in the name of security reflects a systematic fear, panic, and injustice.
The extension of unlawful detention and the covert transfer of political worker Beebow Baloch without informing their lawyer or family is yet another form of psychological torture. NDP strongly condemns the practice of imprisoning political activists without legal proceedings and subjecting them to psychological pressure, which is an undemocratic, unconstitutional, and authoritarian act.
He said that, The exploitation of Balochistan is not limited to human rights violations, it has also taken the shape of economic imperialism. Laws such as the recent “Mines and Minerals Act” are meant to legally authorize federal and military dominance over Balochistan’s mineral resources. By vaguely defining “strategic minerals,” this law tramples national rights and directly violates the spirit of the 18th Constitutional Amendment. It is a blatant conspiracy to deprive the people of Balochistan of their natural resources. This exploitative process can also be seen in secret agreements with foreign companies, military institutions, and capitalist interests in areas like Gwadar, Reko Diq, and Saindak. These agreements exclude the will and consent of the Baloch people, and resources are looted through a few paid agents posing as public representatives. Decisions about Balochistan’s resources are made in Islamabad’s corridors of power and military offices, despite the fact that the first and foremost right over these resources belongs to the Baloch people.
The spokesperson emphasized that the National Democratic Party views enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, political restrictions, and resource exploitation as part of a coordinated state policy designed to treat Balochistan like a colony. However, history has proven that in every era, the Baloch nation has stood like a solid wall against all such state tactics.
