Farah Baloch, a human rights activist, has called on both the people of India and the broader international community to show support for the cause in Balochistan. A teenager who uses online platforms to draw attention to human rights concerns in the area posted a video statement together with her mother.
In the broadcast, Farah Baloch appealed directly to the people of India to raise their voices on behalf of Balochistan, identifying herself as a daughter of the region and requesting solidarity from every citizen. She also noted that support from India held considerable weight for those in Balochistan whose concerns remained unheard. The appeal follows a period of increased attention to governance and security matters in the region.
Advocacy groups have repeatedly drawn on global networks and online channels to bring attention to documented cases of forced disappearances and the reported expansion of military authority in the region. Though India has historically adopted a restrained foreign policy posture, its representatives have at times urged local governing bodies to respond to the enduring civil rights and humanitarian aspirations of the Baloch population.
Baloch concluded her address by stressing that participation from ordinary Indian citizens remains a key factor in drawing global awareness to the humanitarian conditions faced by people in the area.
Ongoing tensions and an armed conflict in Balochistan have been attributed to factors including economic neglect, disputes over natural resource extraction, and documented allegations of human rights violations. Covering the largest land area of any province in Pakistan, Balochistan holds substantial deposits of natural resources — including gas, gold, and copper — yet lags behind much of the country in economic and social development.
Residents of the region have long contended that economic resources are channelled away from their communities to benefit the central government and other provinces, including Punjab, deepening local poverty. Human rights groups and advocacy bodies have documented allegations of forced disappearances, unlawful killings, excessive military presence, and the suppression of political opposition in Pakistan.
Large-scale infrastructure ventures such as CPEC and the expansion of Gwadar Port have contributed to growing discontent among local communities. Residents and advocacy groups contend that such developments force indigenous peoples off their ancestral territories while generating few tangible advantages for those who live there, primarily serving outside economic interests.
Militant organisations, including the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), have carried out periodic campaigns seeking expanded regional autonomy or full separation, with their operations increasingly targeting security personnel and infrastructure.
