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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Rs 50100000 crore: Pakistan has become battleground of US and China, they are fighting for.., what is the hidden treasure in Balochistan
US- China Mineral Cold War in Balochistan: We all have witnessed the cold war that was seen between USSR and the United States of America in the 1980s. However, would you believe if we say that there is an ongoing cold war in Asia too. It is easy to see that Pakistan is fast becoming a geopolitical hotspot as global superpowers like the United States and China are trying to grab the resources of the countries and compete for influence. With China and US trying to intensify their presence on Pakistan, the financial near insolvent country now stands at the center of a new strategic rivalry rooted in resources. What's the Mineral Cold War in Balochistan? We all know that Pakistan has trillions of dollors of resources and at the heart of this potential resource power is Balochistan. Balochistan is a resource-rich but unstable province of Pakistan, believed to hold $6 (approximately Rs 50100000 crore in INR)–8 trillion worth of mineral reserves, including rare earth elements like dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium—vital for electronics, green energy, and defense. The global race for these minerals is being dubbed a 'mineral cold war'. China vs. US Interests: Cold war Readers should note that while the US remains cautious due to instability in Balochistan, China has made aggressive inroads through large investments, especially via the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, these projects face strong opposition from Baloch rebels, who see them as exploitative. The escalating US-China rivalry over rare earth access has made Pakistan a key player, though mining remains highly risky due to regional unrest. Baloch Yakjehti Committee marks 13th day of Islamabad sit-in Meanwhile, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) announced in a post on X that today is the 13th day in a row of the peaceful sit-in protest occurring in Islamabad, organised by families of individuals who have been forcibly disappeared and detained BYC leaders. As per a report by ANI, the BYC highlighted that, despite intensified intimidation methods from officials, which include monitoring, blocking buses, and recording students, the families are resolute in their determination. (With inputs from agencies)
Express Tribune
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
BYC denounces terror, seeks dialogue
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Thursday reiterated its commitment to a peaceful and democratic struggle, urging both the federal and Balochistan governments to initiate dialogue within the constitutional framework to address the longstanding grievances of the Baloch people. Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, BYC central leader Sammi Deen Baloch said her organisation believes in lawful and nonviolent means of protest and has no affiliation with any terrorist activity. "We submit to the Constitution of Pakistan and recognise the state and its institutions," she said. "The BYC is a peaceful political movement, and we are open to dialogue with the federal government, the Balochistan government, or any legitimate representative of the state." Sammi Deen demanded the immediate release of detained political activists and stressed the urgent need for a resolution to the issue of missing persons, which she described as a humanitarian crisis. She also launched the BYC's biannual human rights report, covering the period from January to June 2025, which alleges that 752 individuals were forcibly disappeared across Balochistan in the first half of the year. Of these, 181 were later released, the report claims. Highlighting another grave concern, she condemned a recent case of honour killing in Balochistan that drew widespread outrage after a video of the incident circulated on social media. "Such tragedies are common in the province but often go unreported," she said. "These crimes persist because of a systemic failure. If the state stops the patronage of tribal chieftains, such incidents can be prevented." The BYC leader called on civil society, human rights organisations, and the media to raise their voices for justice, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights in Balochistan.
Malaysia Sun
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
State suppression in Islamabad: Pakistan denies Baloch families' right to protest enforced disappearances
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 19 (ANI): Pakistani authorities have intensified efforts to suppress the demonstration by barring families from reaching the protest site and sealing off roads leading to the Islamabad Press Club, on the fourth consecutive day of a sit-in protest by families of forcibly disappeared persons and detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), the BYC reported. Since the protest began, the demonstrators, including women, children, and elderly family members, have been denied the right to set up tents or a proper camp. Despite facing harsh weather conditions ranging from heavy rain to intense heat, they have steadfastly continued their peaceful protest barefoot and without shelter, according to the BYC. The latest move by Pakistani authorities to block access to the protest area reflects a clear attempt to silence the voices of the Baloch community demanding justice for the forcibly disappeared and detained individuals, the committee stated. The BYC condemned the ongoing restrictions on the fundamental right to peaceful assembly and called out the illegal detention of their leaders, describing these actions as part of a systematic campaign by the Pakistani state to suppress Baloch political expression and human rights advocacy. 'The sealing off of roads leading to the Islamabad Press Club is a deliberate effort to crush our peaceful protest and intimidate families seeking answers about their missing loved ones,' the BYC said in a statement. The protest is part of a broader movement highlighting the plight of thousands of Baloch who have reportedly been subjected to enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings in Pakistan, as documented by various human rights organisations. The BYC reaffirmed its commitment to continue the sit-in until all detained leaders are released and demands for truth and accountability are met, urging international observers and human rights groups to take note of Pakistan's ongoing violations against the Baloch people. (ANI)
The Print
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Pakistan fabricates terror charges, manipulates courts to frame Baloch leaders, says a Baloch group
According to the BYC X post, the leaders were taken to court between 10 and 11 AM, where Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials falsely claimed the 3MPO orders had already been revoked. Based on these misleading statements, the ATC granted a 10-day police remand under newly filed and baseless FIRs. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the BYC revealed that its leaders, including Dr Mahrang Baloch, Shah Jee, Beebagr Baloch, Ghafar Baloch, Gulzadi, and Beebow Baloch, were informed early on Monday morning that their 3MPO detentions had been lifted and they would be presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC). However, this occurred hours before the scheduled 3MPO Review Board meeting, set for 12 to 1 PM. Balochistan : The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has denounced what it calls a calculated state operation aimed at silencing Baloch political voices through fabricated terror charges and legal deception. This comes after a dramatic escalation on July 8, when key BYC leaders were abruptly shifted from preventive detention under 3MPO laws to terrorism custody, a move the group says blatantly violates due process and constitutional rights. However, when relatives and associates of BYC approached the High Court to confirm the removal of 3MPOs, it became evident that the board meeting had yet to occur. The official release orders for the 3MPO detentions were only issued after the board convened from 12 to 1 PM, demonstrating that the state had prematurely and unlawfully transferred custody to pursue fabricated terrorism accusations before any legal release occurred. The BYC also said that this intentional bypassing of due process, falsely asserting that the MPOs were removed before the board meeting, is a calculated effort to deny a lawful release and intensify the persecution of BYC leadership. From arbitrary detentions of over three months concerning 3MPO to unlawful post-3MPO custody, and now the imposition of false terrorism allegations with a 10-day remand, the state has initiated a coordinated assault, both legal and administrative, on the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. BYC calls it a situation not of isolated malfeasance but rather a systematic strategy to criminalise peaceful political dissent through legal manipulation, deception, and suppression. BYC has denounced this continued exploitation of the legal system to stifle their movement. They have urged the immediate and unconditional release of all BYC leaders in detention and call upon both national and international human rights organisations to urgently address this misuse of law and violations of due process. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: Uprising in Pakistan, hope in Agra's 'mini Balochistan' where families still dream of a freed homeland
Business Recorder
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
ATC sends Mahrang, BYC activists on 10-day physical remand
QUETTA: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Quetta on Tuesday handed Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Chief Dr Mahrang Baloch and other organisers of the group into police custody for 10 days, extending their three-month detention. In March, Mahrang and other BYC members were arrested for 'attacking' the Quetta Civil Hospital and 'inciting people to violence'; a day after the group faced a police crackdown for protesting against alleged enforced disappearances. The BYC is a Baloch advocacy group working against enforced disappearances since 2018. Mahrang is currently held at the Hudda District Prison in Quetta under a March 22 Maintenance of Public Order (MPO); a law that empowers authorities to arrest and detain individuals suspected of posing a threat to public order. Aside from Mahrang, other BYC organisers who were sent on a 10-day remand today include Sibghatullah Shah, Beberg Baloch, Ghaffar Baloch, Gulzadi and Beebow Baloch. Mahrang's sister, Nadia Baloch, appealed in June against the rejection of a petition pleading against her detention under the MPO. The appeal before the Supreme Court contended that the high court order was contrary to the Constitution, law and facts. The petition alleged that her repeated unlawful detention and labelling her as a sympathiser of militants was a planned effort by the respondents to stop her from raising her voice for missing persons. The same month, the Kech chapter of the BYC launched a three-day hunger strike in front of the Turbat Press Club in protest of the arrests of the leadership. Constitutional petitions seeking the release of the activists were rejected by the Balochistan High Court in May.
