ISLAMABAD: Journalist Salma Khan, speaking in Burraq Digital’s podcast, strongly criticized the narrative spread by anti-state elements in Balochistan.
She remarked that these enemies portray false claims, alleging that helicopters and drones are flying over their areas, that shelling is taking place, and civilians are being killed.
“If you attack and martyr our security forces, do you expect us to remain silent?” she asked.
“You want to fire bullets at us, and expect flowers in return? If we throw flowers, the whole pot will hit you,” she added sarcastically.
She reiterated a previous statement: “If one soldier is martyred, ten militants will be sent to hell – and that’s exactly what happened.
You martyred Major Rab Nawaz Kakar, and we eliminated ten militants. You killed Major Anwar Kakar, and we took down ten terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan.
We are now resolute, so it’s better you rethink your path.
Let go of this false narrative you’ve embraced, because we know exactly how to respond. Balochistan belongs to all of us – to you and to us – and we must do what’s best for it.”
Regarding the state’s move to stop Akhtar Mengal from traveling abroad, Salma Khan called it a commendable decision.
She suggested that the names of all such tribal chiefs be placed on the Exit Control List (ECL), arguing they use foreign platforms to spread false propaganda against Pakistan.
“They go abroad only to amplify lies about Balochistan—false narratives of backwardness, enforced disappearances, and injustice.
If someone genuinely wants to address Balochistan’s issues, they should do it from within the province, not by joining separatist groups like Harbiyar’s and chasing foreign funding.”
She claimed that such foreign funds have fueled hatred, division, and chaos in the region.
She also pointed out that Mengal’s brother is allegedly running a militant group, Lashkar-e-Balochistan, that promotes separatism.
Salma further said the previously dominant narrative of enforced disappearances has weakened because the individuals pictured in protest camps were later found to be killed while attacking security forces.
This exposed the dishonesty behind the narrative. Now, activists demand the release of BYC leadership—a group, she claimed, responsible for significant destruction in Balochistan.
She criticized BYC leader Mahrang Baloch for laughing in court despite facing terrorism charges and questioned who gave them the right to mock the law after spreading violence and hatred.
Salma also highlighted the exploitation of elderly women in protest camps. According to her, many elderly women holding up pictures of so-called missing persons don’t even know who they are.
They were allegedly lured with promises of jobs or money.
These women, unable to speak Urdu, were manipulated and brought to protests without understanding the full picture.
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“Even with the state, these elements deceive their own people,” she said. In conclusion, she urged those seeking rights to engage in dialogue instead of taking up arms, warning that violence will only be met with a firm and equal response.
