India’s Operation Sindoor and the Baloch Appeal: A Global Call to Reassess Pakistan

Dear Citizens of the World,

Pakistan, as it exists today, is not a product of natural evolution but a geopolitical construct born from the British colonial strategy to partition the Indian subcontinent. Without organic civilizational, ethnic, or cultural coherence, this artificial entity has, for over 77 years, fueled conflicts across South Asia, cultivating extremism and introducing a radicalized interpretation of Jihad that destabilized the region.

From its inception, Pakistan institutionalized the use of religious identity as a political tool. Its deep state and dominant Punjabi military elite adopted a sustained policy of exporting extremism, particularly targeting Afghanistan, which once aspired to be a secular and progressive republic. Through covert operations and support for radical groups, Pakistan reversed Afghanistan’s modernist gains, dragging the country into a spiral of insurgency and instability.

This same strategy of weaponizing religion has been used to foment communal unrest in India. Pakistani narratives sought to alienate Indian Muslims by labeling them as inferior, aiming to fracture India’s democratic and secular fabric. These efforts were aimed at weakening India’s unity and undermining its global standing.

The Forgotten Occupation of Balochistan

Dear world, one of the gravest oversights of the international community was its silence on the illegal occupation of Balochistan—a land with a 10,000-year-old history, home to the ancient Mehrgarh civilization. Balochistan had maintained economic, diplomatic, and cultural ties with powers including British India, Afghanistan, and Gulf nations.

On March 27, 1948, just months after Pakistan’s formation, Balochistan’s leadership opposed its forced annexation. They asserted their right to self-determination, to preserve their language, identity, and sovereign borders. Tragically, the global community turned a blind eye to this occupation and has continued to ignore decades of human rights violations committed against the Baloch people.

We were the first victims of Pakistan’s state violence. But soon, its policies of radicalization and military aggression consumed the region. In 1971, Bangladesh became the next victim. The Punjabi-dominated Pakistani military rejected the democratic mandate of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and launched a brutal crackdown. Over 3 million Bengalis were killed, and 200,000 women were raped. The atrocities ended only after Pakistan’s army surrendered unconditionally, with 93,000 soldiers laying down arms in Dhaka.

Exporting Extremism and Undermining Regional Peace

Pakistan’s role as a hub of international terrorism has long been established. Its military and intelligence services have trained and exported jihadist groups, responsible for the deaths of half a million Afghans, including countless civilians. Pakistan’s deep state has created a sprawling terror infrastructure—franchises of violence—that target India and other neighbors.

From the attack on the Indian Parliament to the massacre in Pahalgam, Pakistan’s proxies have struck civilian and symbolic targets, with clear strategic backing from the ISI and the army.

India, as a sovereign nation committed to human dignity and democratic principles, reserves the right under international law to protect its citizens. In response to recent attacks, India has launched Operation Sindoor—a calibrated and targeted campaign aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure operating inside Pakistan.

This operation is not just an act of retaliation; it is a necessary move to uphold peace, regional stability, and the safety of millions of lives. It has full support from India’s democratic institutions and 1.4 billion citizens.

A Broader Coalition Against Extremism

India is not alone. The Baloch, Pashtun, Sindhi, and oppressed Kashmiri populations—long victims of Pakistan’s authoritarian and extremist policies—welcome India’s targeted efforts. These communities have suffered ethnic cleansing, enforced disappearances, and cultural erasure at the hands of the Pakistani military for decades.

Today, the global consensus among human rights defenders, strategic analysts, and regional experts is that true peace cannot be achieved without rethinking the structure of Pakistan. A sustainable solution requires:

• Independence for Balochistan, illegally annexed in 1948.
• Autonomy or reunification of Sindh with India, honoring its cultural and historical roots.
• Integration of Pashtun-dominated areas with Afghanistan, acknowledging shared ethnicity and heritage.
• Liberation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), restoring justice to the Kashmiri people.

Pakistan’s Escalation and Global Responsibility

Pakistan’s response to recent developments has been alarming. According to credible reports, over 500 drones were launched at Indian civilian populations—an unprovoked act of war. This reckless aggression, allegedly carried out to shield Pakistan’s jihadi proxies, has led to the loss of innocent lives and further endangered regional peace.

At the same time, Pakistan has extended ideological and material support to global extremist networks, including proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. The international community must recognize these patterns and act decisively.

A Call to Conscience

It is time for the global community to rise above geopolitical convenience and stand on the side of history, justice, and humanity. The international silence on Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism, its occupation of indigenous lands, and its export of extremism must end.

Support India’s Operation Sindoor. Support the Baloch, Pashtun, Sindhi, and Kashmiri people in their quest for justice and dignity.

Let the world not repeat the mistake of ignoring 1971. Let it not ignore 1948 again.

By Mir Yar Baloch