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Baloch Activist Slams Pakistan's Role in US-Iran Talks, Writes to Israel

Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch has written to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemning Pakistan's hostile rhetoric towards Israel. He accuses Pakistan of state-sponsored extremism, citing its defense minister's inflammatory comments and its alleged facilitation of groups like Hamas. Baloch asserts that Pakistan's mediation in US-Iran talks is not genuine and is instead aimed at spreading terrorism. Separately, Sindhi leader Shafi Burfat criticizes any regional peace effort that excludes India, labeling Pakistan a patron of extremism.

Key Points: Baloch Activist Writes to Netanyahu, Slams Pakistan

  • Activist writes to Israeli PM
  • Slams Pakistan's anti-Israel rhetoric
  • Accuses Pakistan of harboring extremists
  • Criticizes Pakistan's US-Iran mediation
  • Calls for regional peace with India
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Baloch activist writes to Israeli PM, slams Pakistan's role in US-Iran conflict

Baloch rights defender Mir Yar Baloch writes to Israeli PM, accusing Pakistan of extremism and undermining regional peace in US-Iran talks.

"Pakistan has become a strong safe haven for Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, and other extremist groups. - Mir Yar Baloch"

Quetta, April 10

Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch on Friday wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the "persistent hostility and anti-Israel rhetoric" emanating from Pakistan.

He cited Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who recently referred to Israel as an "evil" and a "curse upon humanity", and expressed wishes that the founders of the Jewish State "burn in hell".

The Pakistani Defence Minister later deleted his post, just ahead of Saturday's US-Iran talks in Islamabad.

"Such language is not merely inflammatory; it is symptomatic of a broader pattern of state-sponsored extremism and regional destabilisation," Mir stated.

He stressed that Pakistan's recent mediation attempts between Iran and the United States were not driven by any genuine concern for peace or seriousness about stability, but to spread terrorism across the region.

Alleging that Pakistan facilitates several extremist groups, Mir said, "Pakistan even organised a public rally in Punjab for leaders of Hamas. This clearly shows that Pakistan has become a strong safe haven for Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, and other extremist groups. Unless this terrorist hub is dismantled, sustainable peace in the region will remain impossible."

He asserted that the people of Balochistan were ready to be partners in peace rather than being instruments of conflict, saying, "We seek recognition not only of our independence but of our shared interest in a secure, stable, and prosperous region."

Meanwhile, Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), also slammed Pakistan's so-called 'mediation efforts', accusing it of being a "patron of extremism and terrorism" in the region.

He emphasised that any political, economic, strategic engagement or peace effort in the region without India would undermine the very purpose of such peace mission.

"India, the Middle East, and Iran are major political powers of the region, and any political, strategic, or economic progress among them without India would be considered incomplete and lacking broader legitimacy. Accepting Pakistan, which has long been seen as a patron of extremism and terrorism in the region, as a host or mediator for peace talks and ceasefire discussions is like asking a wolf to guard the lambs and the young goats," Burfat posted on X.

"Such a situation would be both tragic and alarming. The world must remember that India is a major and powerful force in the region. Any attempt to exclude or sideline India from regional political, economic, and strategic discussions would itself amount to working against the cause of peace," he added.

- IANS

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Priya S
The point about excluding India from regional discussions is crucial. How can you talk about stability in South Asia and the Middle East without involving the largest democracy and a major economic power? It makes no sense. India's voice is essential for any genuine peace process.
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Rahul R
While I agree with the criticism of Pakistan's role, we must also be cautious. The Baloch struggle is complex. India should support human rights everywhere, but getting directly involved in letters to other PMs might not be the best diplomatic move. Our foreign policy needs to be strategic and measured.
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Sarah B
Reading this from an international perspective, it's alarming. The comparison to "a wolf guarding the lambs" is stark. If a country's own minority groups and neighbors consistently point to state-sponsored extremism, the global community needs to listen. Stability affects us all.
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Aditya G
The Defence Minister's comments about Israel's founders are shocking and unacceptable in international diplomacy. He deleted it because he got caught. This duplicity is the problem. They say one thing to the world and another to their domestic audience. The world sees through it now.
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Kavya N
It's heartbreaking to read about the people of Balochistan wanting to be "partners in peace." They have suffered so much. The region needs stability, not more proxy wars. India has always stood for peace and development. Maybe there is a role for us to help amplify such legitimate voices? 🤔

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