An organisation identifying itself as the Republic of Balochistan has called on the United States and the international community to reassess their relations with Pakistan, including military and financial assistance, in a message issued on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The statement, authored by Mir Yar Baloch, began by expressing condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed in the 9/11 attacks. It subsequently raised questions over Pakistan’s relationship with militant groups and alleged that continued international support for Islamabad’s military establishment could pose risks to global security.
The organisation specifically referred to the presence of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, where he was killed by US forces in 2011, and questioned why successive US administrations had not, in its view, held Pakistan’s military establishment fully accountable over allegations of providing sanctuary and support to him.
The statement drew a comparison between the international response to Afghanistan following 9/11 and what it described as the lack of comparable accountability for Pakistan. It alleged that Pakistan had provided weapons, training, logistical assistance and other forms of support to forces hostile to the United States and its allies.
The claims contained in the statement have not been independently verified.
Focus on Balochistan’s Resources:
The organisation also linked its appeal to the political and security situation in Balochistan, alleging that Pakistan’s military establishment exercises control over the region’s natural resources and strategic coastline.
It cited Balochistan’s reserves of natural gas, oil, copper, gold and other critical minerals, as well as its ports, and argued that continued international cooperation with Pakistan could enable Islamabad to use these resources and strategic assets as instruments of regional leverage.
The statement called on Washington to consider recognising the Republic of Balochistan, arguing that such a move would alter the strategic balance in the region and limit Pakistan’s ability to use Balochistan’s territory and resources for military and geopolitical purposes.
Concerns Over Nuclear Security:
The organisation further raised concerns over the future security of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, warning of what it described as a potential threat if nuclear weapons or materials were to fall into the hands of extremist groups or be transferred to other countries.
The statement specifically mentioned Iran and Turkey, but provided no independently verified evidence that such a transfer was being planned or had taken place.
It urged the international community to address what it described as the underlying causes of terrorism, extremism and prolonged regional conflict rather than continuing to strengthen structures that, according to the organisation, contribute to instability.
Call for International Recognition:
The organisation described Pakistan’s military presence in Balochistan as an imposed occupation and claimed that Islamabad lacked legitimate consent to govern the region. It called for greater international scrutiny of the security situation and resource extraction in Balochistan.
Concluding its message, the Balochistan argued that international recognition of Balochistan could contribute to a new framework for regional peace and stability. It also linked the issue to the broader legacy of the 9/11 attacks, calling for accountability alongside remembrance of the victims.
(Disclaimer: The statement represents the views and assertions of the organisation and its author.Its allegations regarding Pakistan, terrorism, nuclear security and Balochistan have not been independently verified by BOOT Broadcast)
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