The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a ceremony in Berlin, Germany, on the occasion of Baloch Martyrs’ Day, where party chairman Dr. Naseem Baloch said: “Pakistan wants to silence us with guns, but its oppression has only strengthened the passion for freedom in our hearts.”
He highlighted that on 27 March 1948, the Pakistani army occupied Balochistan by force.
“Today, our land is filled with military camps, watchtowers, and fear rules over our towns and mountains.”
Dr. Naseem Baloch noted that the enforced disappearances of Baloch youth and the discovery of mutilated bodies continue, yet the Baloch nation refuses to bow down.
Reflecting on the role of his party, he said that in the past, the Baloch struggle existed in the form of passion, but it lacked organisation and strategy.
“BNM transformed scattered feelings into organised resistance, giving political shape to our struggle, and freeing Baloch politics from tribal divisions and personal ambitions, placing it firmly on the foundation of national interest.”
He added that BNM turned sacrifice into a philosophy and struggle into continuity, which has made the Baloch movement today strong intellectually, politically, and organisationally.
Dr. Naseem Baloch paid tribute to several Baloch leaders and activists, including Khan Mehrab Khan, Ghulam Muhammad Baloch, Dr. Manan Baloch, Banuk Karima Baloch, Ustad Ali Jan, Haji Razaq, and Zubair Baloch.
“This is not a battle of guns, but a battle of belief — and history always bows before belief.”
He emphasized that although the British flag no longer flies over Balochistan, the chains of slavery have returned in a new form.
“Today, the occupation of Balochistan comes not from London, but from Islamabad.”
Referring to history, Dr. Naseem Baloch recalled 13 November 1839, the day the British army besieged Kalat, and Khan Mehrab Khan chose martyrdom over slavery, laying the foundation of Baloch resistance.
“Khan Mehrab Khan had no cannons, but he had the power of conscience — and a nation armed with conscience never dies.”
Concluding his speech, Dr. Naseem Baloch said that the Baloch struggle is not only for the land of Balochistan, but for human dignity and justice everywhere.
“Our languages may differ, but our wounds are the same — therefore, our voice must be one, united against oppression and for freedom.”
He reaffirmed clearly that the Baloch resistance will continue, and added:
“The freedom of Balochistan is our promise — a promise written in the blood of our martyrs, from Mehrab Khan to Zubair Baloch.”
The seminar was held in Berlin to commemorate Baloch Martyrs’ Day, with participation from representatives of the Baloch, Pashtun, Sindhi, Kurd, and Tamil communities, as well as human rights activists.
