LONDON: A motion has been presented in the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament expressing concern over serious human rights violations in Balochistan
The Early Day Motion (EDM) number 2196 was tabled during the 2024–26 parliamentary session by Labour MP John McDonnell on Monday (3 November 2025), and was subsequently co-signed in support by Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George on Tuesday (4 November 2025).
The motion expresses the House’s deep concern over recent credible reports of human rights violations in Balochistan. It states that on the night of 28 October 2025, security forces identified as the Frontier Corps allegedly raided the home of Shafi Muhammad in Panjgur. During the raid, members of his family, including Nazia Shafi, were reportedly abducted and subjected to violence. Nazia Shafi was reportedly seriously injured during the assault and died as a result.
The EDM also refers to an alleged aerial attack in the Chiltan Hills (near Quetta) on the same date, in which six youths were reportedly wounded while on a picnic. The motion notes that this incident was covered by BBC Urdu.
Furthermore, the motion mentions an aerial bombardment on 5 October 2025 in the Moola Pass area of Charhi, Zehri district, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of six civilians, including four children, and injuries to three others.
The motion strongly condemns all acts of violence against civilians and calls for full and transparent investigations into these incidents. It also asks the UK Government to clarify whether any UK-origin military aircraft, drones, or related equipment supplied to Pakistan are subject to export licensing conditions and whether monitoring arrangements are in place to prevent the use of such equipment in operations that may violate international human rights or humanitarian law.
Speaking to Zrumbesh London correspondent Jasim Baloch a week ago, MP John McDonnell said that if it is proven that UK-supplied arms are being used in Balochistan resulting in civilian casualties, he would raise the issue in Parliament and urge the government to cut off such supplies to Pakistan.
Prior to this, a delegation from the Baloch National Movement (BNM) also visited the UK Parliament a few days ago, where the delegation met with MP John McDonnell and briefed him on the serious human rights situation in Balochistan.
So far, the motion has been signed by two Members of Parliament, and no amendments or withdrawn signatures have been recorded. The motion has not yet been scheduled for debate.
LONDON: A motion has been presented in the UK Parliament expressing concern over serious human rights violations in Balochistan.
The Early Day Motion (EDM) number 2196 was tabled during the 2024–26 parliamentary session by Labour MP John McDonnell on 3 November 2025, and was subsequently co-signed in support by Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George on 4 November 2025.
The motion expresses the House’s deep concern over recent credible reports of human rights violations in Balochistan. It states that on the night of 28 October 2025, security forces identified as the Frontier Corps allegedly raided the home of Shafi Muhammad in Panjgur. During the raid, members of his family, including Nazia Shafi, were reportedly abducted and subjected to violence. Nazia Shafi was reportedly seriously injured during the assault and died as a result.
The EDM also refers to an alleged aerial attack in the Chiltan Hills (near Quetta) on the same date, in which six youths were reportedly wounded while on a picnic. The motion notes that this incident was covered by BBC Urdu.
Furthermore, the motion mentions an aerial bombardment on 5 October 2025 in the Moola Pass area of Charhi, Zehri district, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of six civilians, including four children, and injuries to three others.
The motion strongly condemns all acts of violence against civilians and calls for full and transparent investigations into these incidents. It also asks the UK Government to clarify whether any UK-origin military aircraft, drones, or related equipment supplied to Pakistan are subject to export licensing conditions and whether monitoring arrangements are in place to prevent the use of such equipment in operations that may violate international human rights or humanitarian law.
Speaking to Zrumbesh London correspondent Jasim Baloch a week ago, MP John McDonnell said that if it is proven that UK-supplied arms are being used in Balochistan resulting in civilian casualties, he would raise the issue in Parliament and urge the government to cut off such supplies to Pakistan.
Prior to this, a delegation from the Baloch National Movement (BNM) also visited the UK Parliament a few days ago, where the delegation met with MP John McDonnell and briefed him on the serious human rights situation in Balochistan.
So far, the motion has been signed by two Members of Parliament, and no amendments or withdrawn signatures have been recorded. The motion has not yet been scheduled for debate.
