Balochistan declares independence from Pakistan – new state on the Asian continent

Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan, announcing the creation of a new sovereign state – a development that could have wide-ranging geopolitical consequences in South Asia.

The Baloch are an Iranian people with an ancient history and strong ethnocultural identity. They are mainly distributed in three countries: Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan.

Most of their traditional territory is located in southwestern Pakistan, in the present-day province of Balochistan, which constitutes about 44 percent of Pakistan's total area, but has a low population density and is among the poorest and most marginalized areas of the country.

The history of the conflict between the Baloch and the central government of Pakistan dates back to 1948, when the princely state of Kalat – a semi-autonomous Baloch entity – was annexed by Pakistan after the partition of British India. S

Many Baloch have considered this annexation to be forced and illegal, which has fueled armed resistance for decades. Since then, there have been several armed uprisings – most notably in 1958, 1962, 1973 and after 2005 – which have been violently suppressed by the Pakistani military.

Balochistan has proclaimed its independence from Pakistan, announcing the creation of a new sovereign state.

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The Baloch have consistently demanded greater autonomy, economic rights, and recognition of their cultural identity, while the Pakistani government has faced accusations of human rights violations, disappearances of activists, and deliberate underdevelopment of the region.

Balochistan's rich natural resources - such as natural gas, various minerals and the strategic port of Gwadar - are often another source of tension, as Baloch claim that their wealth is exploited without benefit to the local community, they write. MEDIA.

The declaration of independence of Balochistan in the context of ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India is an extremely explosive development. The Baloch have already approached India for recognition of the new state, seeking support in the international arena. If India recognizes this independence, this could be considered by Pakistan as a direct hostile act and a blatant interference in the internal affairs of the country.

Given that both countries possess nuclear weapons and have a long history of conflict, including four wars since 1947, such a development could significantly escalate the situation in the region and create a dangerous international crisis.

Against this backdrop, the declaration of independence by Balochistan is not just a domestic event, but an issue with profound strategic and humanitarian implications for all of South Asia and beyond. /Telegraph/