Quetta, Feb 5 (NationPress) The Chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Naseem Baloch, has charged Pakistan with inaccurately classifying the Baloch freedom struggle as 'terrorism' to disguise its own shortcomings. He highlighted that this struggle represents a legitimate resistance by indigenous people against 'colonial occupation'.

In a conversation with Afghanistan’s Rana TV, Naseem articulated, “We want the world to clearly comprehend the distinction between terrorism and a freedom movement. The Baloch struggle is not terrorism. It is a legitimate movement of an indigenous populace resisting colonial occupation. Pakistan frequently labels our resistance as terrorism to mask its own failures. Occasionally, they point fingers at India, Afghanistan, or Iran — this is a recurring propaganda strategy. The reality is straightforward: Pakistan is attempting to distort a genuine freedom struggle,” he asserted.

When discussing the current human rights conditions in Balochistan, the BNP Chairman described the state of affairs in the region as 'catastrophic'.

Naseem cited a report from Paank, the BNM's Human Rights Department, revealing that in 2025 alone, more than 1,000 cases of enforced disappearances were documented — averaging four to five individuals daily — alongside over 200 extrajudicial killings.

He underscored the atrocities occurring throughout Balochistan, stating, “We have uncovered mass graves in Panjgur, Khuzdar, Dera Bugti, and Tootak. In Tootak alone, 169 bodies were found, most of which are unidentified. This amounts to nothing less than genocide.”

Addressing the increasingly prominent role of women in the Baloch resistance, Naseem remarked that when oppression escalates to extreme levels, even those who typically shy away from conflict are compelled to take action.

“Baloch women — mothers, sisters, and wives — have taken to the streets because their loved ones have either vanished or been killed. Figures like Karima Baloch, Mahrang Baloch, and Sammi Deen Baloch embody this awakening. Many of these women hail from victim families. Yet, peaceful activism has been met with arrests and imprisonment. When every democratic avenue is shut down, people are driven towards more severe forms of resistance,” he stated.

Regarding the international community's response to the situation in Balochistan, Naseem stressed that it has been inadequate. He pointed out that while global attention shifts to various crises—such as Palestine, Syria, and Ukraine—Balochistan suffers from a 'media blackout'.

“We have brought these issues to the attention of the United Nations, the European Union, and international human rights institutions. While some statements are made and letters are sent, genuine pressure is lacking,” he noted.

In a message to the global audience conveyed through Rana TV, Naseem declared, “We wish to communicate this message to the world, to friends, and to all people: if the international community does not intervene, Pakistan will persist in acting as a ruthless and lawless state.”