‘We urge international investigation’: Baloch National Movement reports targeted killing of Baloch activist’s brother
Baloch National Movement reports targeted killing of Baloch activist’s brother (Picture credit: ANI)
The Baloch National Movement's (BNM) human rights department, Paank, reported and condemned the extrajudicial killing of Shah Jahan Baloch, the brother of former Baloch Student Organisation (BSO) chairman Zahid Baloch.
Paank alleged that Zahid Baloch was forcibly disappeared by authorities, and his family has been seeking justice for years. The group urged the international community to conduct an independent investigation into the targeted killings and enforced disappearances in Balochistan.
"We strongly condemn the extrajudicial killing of Shah Jahan Baloch, brother of forcibly disappeared BSO ex-chairman Zahid Baloch. The ongoing cycle of enforced disappearances and targeted killings in Balochistan demands immediate accountability. We urge the international community to conduct an independent investigation and ensure justice. Impunity must end," Paank posted on X.
According to ANI, Paank has reported widespread human rights violations in Balochistan, particularly in February 2025, citing state repression, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings by Pakistani forces.
The official report highlights that cases of enforced disappearances were recorded in 14 districts of Balochistan, extending to Punjab and Sindh. Paank documented 18 extrajudicial killings in February alone, painting a grim picture of worsening conditions in the region.
Human rights organisations have long raised concerns over forced disappearances and illegal executions in Pakistan. Protesters have consistently urged the government, judiciary, and international human rights bodies to take action.
Despite occasional assurances from authorities, there has been no meaningful progress in addressing these violations.
The failure to implement reforms has deepened frustration and distrust among affected families, while those responsible continue to act with impunity, as per ANI.
Recently, Balochistan province caught the world’s attention when a separatist group, the Balochistan Liberation Army(BLA), hijacked the Jaffar Express en route to Peshawar from Quetta and had over 400 passengers.