Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent Baloch leader, has strongly criticized a trade agreement announced by former US President Donald Trump concerning the discovery of significant oil reserves in Balochistan. Baloch contests Pakistan’s claim over these resources, asserting they belong to the sovereign land of Balochistan. In a letter shared on social media, Baloch accused Pakistan of misrepresenting the situation to gain control of the region’s mineral wealth. He emphasized that the Baloch people own resources like rare earth elements, copper, lithium, uranium, and oil, and Pakistan has no right to exploit them. Baloch warned that any partnership with Pakistan over Balochistan’s resources would empower the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which he described as a rogue agency with a history of supporting terrorism. He cautioned that profits from such deals would fund militant activities, potentially leading to attacks similar to 9/11. Baloch reiterated the Balochistan’s declaration of independence in May 2025 and urged international recognition of its sovereignty. He concluded by stating that Balochistan is not for sale and will not permit exploitation of its resources without the consent of the Baloch people.
