Baloch Leader Warns Investors Amidst Ongoing Violence in Balochistan
Warnings from Baloch Leaders
On December 2, Tara Chand, the President of the Baloch American Congress, expressed concerns regarding recent suicide bombings in the Nokundi area of Chagai district, which targeted Pakistani military personnel. He emphasized that these incidents reinforce the persistent warnings issued by Baloch leaders.
Chand cautioned potential foreign investors considering projects like the Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project or the Saindak copper and gold deposits, labeling any investment in these ventures as a "serious mistake."
His comments followed a statement from Gwahram Baloch, a spokesperson for the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), who reported that their Sado operational Battalion had established strongholds within a compound designated for foreign workers involved in what they termed "exploitative" projects.
The BLF claimed that their fighters successfully forced the enemy to retreat, alleging that the Pakistani military is resorting to internet blackouts and false narratives to cover up their setbacks.
The statement detailed that a female suicide bomber, identified as Zarina Rafiq or Mahu Baloch, detonated herself at the main entrance to facilitate the entry of other fighters into the camp.
According to the BLF, the attack aimed to convey a clear message to Pakistan and its foreign partners that the natural resources of Balochistan rightfully belong to the Baloch people.
Chand reiterated that despite ongoing warnings, foreign investors continue to be lured into investing in Pakistan, which he described as a grave miscalculation. He urged investors to protect their interests and fully comprehend the risks involved, asserting that the Baloch nation will not permit outsiders to dictate solutions to their struggles under the oppression of the Pakistani military.
He appealed to investors to recognize Balochistan as a conflict-ridden area, emphasizing that the Baloch people are fighting for their homeland's freedom.
Chand also warned against repeating the mistakes made by China, which faced significant losses through its investments in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
He concluded by advising against investing in Balochistan's mineral wealth until peace is restored and the region is liberated.