BLF chief calls on Kashmiris, Pashtuns to join Baloch struggle
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Key Takeaways
Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) chief Allah Nazar Baloch has urged Kashmiri and Pashtun communities to align with the Baloch national struggle, asserting that a united resistance 'could change the course of history' at what he described as a decisive moment for oppressed regions in Pakistan. The remarks, attributed to the BLF leader by The Balochistan Post, were made from Quetta and represent one of his most explicit calls for cross-ethnic solidarity against what he termed 'Punjabi colonialism.'
Key Statements by the BLF Chief
Allah Nazar Baloch claimed that the 'Punjabi state' had reached the final stage of its political lifespan and that Punjab would 'soon become a besieged and landlocked region.' He extended a direct invitation to Kashmiris and Pashtuns, saying: 'As a Baloch national soldier, on the front of resistance, I am ready to welcome Kashmiris and Pashtuns on behalf of the Baloch nation with an open heart and warmth.'
He argued that a collective stand by the Baloch, Sindhi, Pashtun, and Kashmiri peoples — who he said had faced 'exploitation, oppression and war crimes for 77 years' — could compress decades of political change into years. 'In light of history, I believe that when the resistance and freedom movements of different nations unite against a common enemy, they change the course of history,' he said, according to reports.
Pakistan Described as 'Occupying State'
The BLF chief characterised Pakistan as a 'military, occupying, and expansionist state' built on the lands of oppressed regions, calling its structure 'an ugly stain on the face of history and a collection of contradictions.' He reportedly said Pakistan had 'come close to that end,' suggesting the state carried 'the seeds of collapse within its own existence,' according to The Balochistan Post.
Earlier Remarks on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
Earlier in June 2025, Allah Nazar Baloch had commented on unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), stating that the resistance of its people against Pakistani and Punjabi domination demonstrated that 'oppressed nations cannot be subjugated by force.' He noted that decisions regarding PoK were reportedly being taken by secretary-level officials in Islamabad rather than by the region's own people.
He expressed moral and political support for the freedom struggles of Kashmiris, Pashtuns, and Sindhis: 'We morally and politically support the freedom struggle of Kashmiris, Pashtuns and Sindhis,' he said, as per the report.
Context: PoK Clashes and JAAC Crackdown
The BLF chief's earlier statements came after multiple reports indicated that dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured in deadly clashes between law enforcement personnel and protesters in Rawalakot city of PoK. The clashes followed Pakistani authorities declaring the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a proscribed organisation under anti-terrorism laws. The JAAC had previously led protests in PoK over economic grievances and demands for political rights.
With tensions in PoK and Balochistan both running high, the BLF chief's call for pan-ethnic resistance marks a notable escalation in the rhetorical posture of Baloch separatist leadership.