During a meeting of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Chief Aslam, a member of the central committee, paid tribute to Shaheed Ali Sher Kurd, emphasizing his dedication to the Baloch national movement and his strong belief in the power of organization. He highlighted Ali Sher’s relentless efforts to make every aspect of the struggle successful by educating the public and building support for the cause.
The meeting, organized by the BNM Shaheed Rashid Mashkay Awaran Zone, was held to commemorate the 14th anniversary of Shaheed Ali Sher Kurd’s martyrdom.
Chief Aslam provided a detailed account of Ali Sher Kurd’s life, stating that he was born on January 13, 1976, in the Mach area of Bolan. Ali Sher received his early education at Mach High School, later enrolling in FAC Science College Shaal. He went on to earn an MA in Islamic Studies from the University of Balochistan and an LLB from Shaal Law College.
“Shaheed Ali Sher Kurd was a highly educated and courageous revolutionary,” said Chief Aslam, adding that his strong character and educational background inspired other members of his family to join the Baloch national movement. Among them were his cousins—Shaheed Mumtaz Ali Kurd, Shaheed Ali Jan Kurd, and Shaheed Sher Zaman Kurd—who were also martyred after his martyrdom.
Ali Sher Kurd began his political journey as a student, joining the Baloch Students Organization (BSO) and becoming a central committee member in 1999. During this time, he formed close relationships with key figures in the Baloch movement, including Baloch national leader Khair Bakhsh Marri, Babu Abdul Rahman Kurd, the Ahmed Shah, and Asad Mengal.
Chief Aslam described Ali Sher as both a committed revolutionary and a skilled Sarmachar. In public politics, he was a sharp political strategist, while in the underground movement, he was a determined Sarmachar (freedom fighter) and commander.
Ustad Mehran, president of the Awaran zone, also spoke at the event. He noted that while many individuals sacrificed their lives for the freedom movement, few succeeded in institutionalizing their efforts. However, Ali Sher was among those who worked to build and strengthen institutions, believing that an organized movement was crucial for progress. Thanks to his contributions, the Baloch movement continues to advance today.
Ustad Mehran further recalled that on September 21, 2010, Ali Sher Kurd was abducted by Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, from the home of a relative. His body was discovered three days later, on September 24. “They may have killed Ali Sher, but his ideology lives on with us, and we continue to march toward our destination,” he said.
The program was coordinated by Zonal Vice President Talar Naz, with Chief Aslam as the chief guest.
