In a statement, Baloch said, "Baloch Liberation Army had given the [Pakistani army](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/pakistan-army) a 48-hour ultimatum to exchange prisoners of war, which was the last chance for the occupying army to save their personnel. However, Pakistan displaying its traditional stubbornness and military arrogance not only avoided serious negotiations but also turned a blind eye to the ground realities."
He added their adherence to international law was compromised due to Pakistan's "stubbornness" leading to hostage deaths.