All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners and ironclad friends, China and Pakistan seem to be drifting away after Beijing's ambassador to Islamabad raised concern over the security of its nationals working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.
According to the report, the decision was made during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
At the 5th Balochistan International Conference, Rahima Mahmut drew parallels between the struggles of the Baloch and Uyghur peoples, emphasising the detrimental effects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and calling for solidarity among oppressed nations.
A sit-in protest against the alleged misconduct of the Pakistani Coast Guard has entered its fifth day, bringing the region to a standstill. Led by the local transporter union, the protest erupted after authorities failed to address the group's grievances, even after an ultimatum expired.
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest demonstration and photo exhibition outside the United Nations office in Geneva on Tuesday, gathering a large number of activists in front of the iconic Broken Chair monument.
The announcement comes amidst escalating tensions over what activists describe as decades-long oppression akin to colonial rule imposed on Balochistan. The region, known for its rich natural resources, has been a focal point of development initiatives such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corr
The committee's statement began by highlighting decades of oppression faced by Balochistan, likening their plight to that of a typical imperial colony.
For over seventy years, Balochistan has endured conditions akin to those of an imperial colony, lamented the BYC in a stark indictment of Pakistan's policies.
The faltering economy of the country and the monetary policies designed by Pakistan, currently render the nation incapable of paying back loans and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) projects launched under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Balochistan is preparing for the Baloch National Gathering on July 28, a widespread demonstration across Balochistan and the rest of Pakistan aimed at protesting the Baloch genocide and the exploitation of natural resources by Pakistan and China.