Quetta: Advocate Rahim Baloch, former Secretary General of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has said that the Baloch national liberation movement will eventually defeat Pakistan in a manner similar to the Bengali liberation struggle of 1971.
Commenting on a recent statement by the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Rahim Baloch rejected claims that Baloch activists are agents of foreign powers or represent chaos. He said that the real source of unrest is Pakistan itself, which, according to him, forcibly occupies Balochistan and destabilizes the entire region, affecting neighboring countries as well.
Addressing the DG ISPR, Rahim Baloch said the casualty figures cited by Pakistani authorities are not credible. “These numbers may matter to the state and its forces, but for the Baloch people, the focus is on freedom and the participation of Baloch youth in the liberation struggle,” he said.
Rahim Baloch acknowledged Pakistan’s military strength, describing it as a nuclear power with a large, modern army. He claimed that Pakistan frequently offers its military services to global and regional powers in exchange for aid and diplomatic support. However, he argued that despite these advantages, the state has failed to intimidate the Baloch people or suppress their movement.
He accused Pakistan of committing acts of genocide against the Baloch people in an attempt to crush the freedom movement, violating international law and human rights. Despite this, he said, the Baloch continue to resist with determination and are growing stronger while the Pakistani state shows signs of fatigue and frustration.
Rahim Baloch emphasized that the Baloch struggle has adapted to modern warfare and continues to strengthen in both strategy and resilience. He asserted that the people of Balochistan are not afraid of a prolonged conflict and are confident that their movement is aligned with justice and history.
Drawing a historical parallel, he said Pakistan’s defeat is inevitable, just as it faced a humiliating loss in 1971 when the Bengali liberation movement resulted in the creation of Bangladesh. He added that international actors currently supporting Pakistan would not hesitate to recognize an independent Balochistan in the future, given the region’s strategic location and natural resources.
He also criticized Pakistan’s use of schools, religious seminaries, media outlets, and social media platforms for propaganda, claiming that while such efforts may influence the majority population benefiting from Balochistan’s resources, they cannot mislead the Baloch people or the international community.
Advocate Rahim Baloch concluded that the Baloch national liberation movement will continue its struggle until it achieves freedom, asserting that history favors nations fighting for justice and self-determination.
