Balochistan Liberation: How does a region become a separate country, and where does Balochistan need to apply?

Baluchistan declares independence from Pakistan: During the times when the India-Pakistan tensions were on a rise, Baloch representative Mir Yar Baloch declared independence from Pakistan, citing decades of violence, enforced disappearances, and human rights violations in the region. However, the real question is, can Baluchistan declare independence from Pakistan? Moreover, how does a country declare independence.

“Tum Maroge Hum Neklengy, Hum Nasal Bachany Nekly Hain, Aao Hamara Sath Do. Baloch people across Pakistan Occupied Balochistan are up on streets and this is their national verdict that Balochistan Is Not Pakistan and world can’t be a silent spectator any more,” he said in his post on X.

The leader also urged Indian citizens, especially media, YouTubers, and intellectuals, to avoid calling Balochs “Pakistan’s own people.”

Can Baluchistan declare independence from Pakistan?

As per the rules and regulations, a newly declared country is not recognized across the world until it gains United Nations (UN) membership. Without getting a recognition from UN, the cannot access global support, such as loans from the International Monetary Front (IMF) or assistance from UN institutions. Also, the official recognition by the UN is essential for a new country to be treated as a legitimate member of the international community. Therefore, Baluchistan’s declaration of independence will be invalid without international support.

Pak army used killer drones, rockets to target Baloch militants

The Pakistan Army recently shared operation details of strikes against militants in Iran saying hideouts used by terrorist organisations, namely Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), were successfully struck in an intelligence-based operation, code named — “Marg Bar Sarmachar”, as per a report by news agency IANS.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that in that Pakistan carried out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by terrorists responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan, the report quote Geo News as saying.

(With inputs from agencies)

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