Baloch like minded parties who believe in Independence of Balochistan have announced that the Baloch Nation will observe 11 August as Balochistan Independence Day and 14 August as a black day. BNF (Combination of all Baloch parties that are demanding for Independence) has appealed the Baluch Nation to hoist the flag of Azaad Baloch on their houses, cars and offices on 11 August to observe Baluchistan’s Independence Day. “Balochistan was declared as an Independent sovereign state on this day and we will continue to observe this day as our National Day” said the Baloch patriot parties. Baloch are of the view that they have got nothing to do with Pakistan’s Independence Day which is 14 August and this day is a black day for the people of Balochistan. On this day a country in the name of (Pakistan?) came into being that later occupied the sovereign state of Balochistan on 27 March 1948. Since the illegal occupation of their land Baloch have been struggling against the forced annexation of their country.


Baloch aslo believe that Britain as a former protectorate of Balochistan has a moral responsibility to raise the issue of Baluchistan’s illegal occupation on international level. Article 7 of 6 December 1841 agreement between the British government and Mir Nasir Khan the ruler of Balochistan runs as follows “in case of any attack on Mir Nasir Khan by an open enemy, or of a difference arising between him and any foreign power, the British government will afford him assistance or good offices, as it may be judge to be necessary or proper, for the maintenance of his rights”

Baloch exiled leaders Hyrbyair Marri and Khan of Kalat Suleiman Dawood has also requested the Baloch nation that they (Baloch) should observe 11 August as the Independence Day and 14 August as a Black Day. It must be noted that Hyrbyair Marri on 19 July in a public meeting (Balochistan Marty Day) had suggested that on 11 August we should celebrate as Balochistan Independence Day. Thereafter Baloch activists in UK mainly in London have decided to organise a protest and a public meeting on 11 August to commemorate Balochistan Independence Day. On this day the wider world especially UN, EU and other International democracies will be reminded of their moral responsibilities and will be asked to help the Baluch to raise their voice against the illegal occupation of their country and the ongoing slow motion genocide of Baloch people.

Similarly like minded Baloch friends in Sweden has also announced to protest on 11 August to bring the plight of Baloch nation to the world’s attention. Baloch in Sweden will also be demanding International intervention in Balochistan and an end to Pakistani and Iranian atrocities against Baloch nation.

After the announcement of these protest in abroad and in Balochistan Pakistani Intelligence agencies and some confused writers like Ahamd Qurashi are spreading rumours that Baloch are going to announce their Independence on this day, hence justifying the arrest, torture and humiliation of innocent unarmed Baloch civilians.

Reports reaching from Balochistan suggest that Pakistan Para-military forces have arrested hundreds of people mainly student and political activists. Pakistani Para-military forces are also forcing Baloch people to hoist Pakistan’s flag on 14 August. On refusal they are being tortured and arrested. “It seems that Pakistani forces will seal Quetta the capital of Balochistan on 11 August to stop the Baluch people from celebrating their Day of Independence. There are dozens of check points in Quetta. Anyone wearing Balochi dress is being stopped, questioned and arrested, it is like a mini martial-law in Balochistan” one eye witness described the situation in Quetta.

We have received similar reports from Hub, Khuzdar, Noshki, Turbat, Mand, Gwader, Kohlu, Dera Bugti and several other places in Balochistan. On the night of 08-08-2009 Pakistani security forces have arrested several people from Hub and Quetta.

Baloch group are however adamant that they will observe 11 August as their Independence Day at all costs and 14 August will be observed as a black day as usual.