By: Babar Yousafzai
As someone who has closely watched the evolving dynamics of Balochistan, I feel compelled to speak — not just as a concerned Pakistani, but as someone who believes in truth, clarity, and justice. The recent martyrdom of Mir Ataur Rehman Mengal is not just another tragic incident in the long list of targeted assassinations. It is a direct strike against the spirit of resistance against terrorism, a blow dealt to a voice that stood firm for the unity and progress of Balochistan.
Mir Ataur Rehman Mengal was not just a tribal elder. He was a symbol of hope — someone who believed that Baloch youth should be empowered, not radicalised. His assassination at the hands of cowards — those who operate in the shadows and are funded by foreign proxies — is a reminder that the enemies of peace are not just among us; they are coordinated, funded, and emboldened by forces beyond our borders.
It is no secret that India’s proxies — operating under the banner of Fitna al-Hindustan — have been using Balochistan as a playground for their regional mischief. These foreign-sponsored terrorists want to silence every voice that dares to say, “Pakistan is my home.” They want to instill fear so deep that no one dares to speak of peace, unity, or progress. But I say to them: your fear tactics won’t work.
The martyrdoms of patriotic Baloch, such as Ataur Rehman Mengal and Siraj Raisani, among many others, will not go in vain. They have laid down their lives for a Pakistan where Balochistan thrives, not bleeds. These assassinations are not random acts of violence — they are part of a larger campaign to destroy the very fabric of Pakistani nationalism in the province.
The most disturbing element of this campaign is the way women are being manipulated. Our cultural values, whether Pashtun or Baloch, deeply respect and value women. To see them being used for propaganda — kissing the hands of terrorists, participating in violent networks — is not just a deviation from tradition, but a distortion of our collective honor. I say this with pain: these women are not victims of the state. They are victims of deceit, foreign funding, and digital warfare. They are being exploited by those who promise them fame and dollars, not dignity or justice.
Let’s be clear — the likes of BYC and others are not fighting for rights; they are fighting for relevance in the eyes of their foreign handlers. Their slogans of “freedom” are not rooted in ground realities but in encrypted bank transactions and foreign agendas. These are not freedom fighters — they are agents of chaos, selling the future of our youth for online recognition and personal vengeance.
The state must recognize this evolving battlefield. This is not just a war of bullets; it is a war of narratives. And in this war, those who speak for Pakistan must be protected. If voices like mine are silenced, if people like Ataur Rehman Mengal are left vulnerable, then who will stand up tomorrow?
To the youth of Balochistan, I say this: your future lies not in the mountains but in the classrooms, in development projects, in honest discourse. Don’t fall for the illusion of romanticized rebellion. Real dignity lies in contributing to the progress of your land, not in serving foreign agendas.
To our mothers, sisters, and daughters: you are the pride of our culture. Don’t let anyone hijack your role to fuel hatred and destruction. Your place is not in a terrorist camp but in leadership, education, and societal transformation.
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And to the state: act, before it’s too late. Protect those who are protecting your narrative. This is a fight for the soul of Balochistan — and by extension, for the soul of Pakistan. Let’s not lose it to the hands of enemies disguised as saviours.
