RISHI Sunak must hold Pakistan to account for its prosecution of the Baloch people, MPs have said.

       It follows a conference hosted by the Baloch National Movement (BNM), which revealed details of Pakistan’s extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, fake encounters and military operations against the Baloch people.

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Link Sponsored Link

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Health Insight Journal

       Nеurоpathу Breakthrough: Experts SpeechlessHealth Insight Journal Learn More

       Undo

       The conference marked the start of the BNM’s three-day campaign aimed at garnering global attention to the Balochistan issue during the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

       Speaking at the Geneva Press Club John Macdonnell MP -a fervent campaigner for Baloch rights - shed light on the mounting evidence of systematic violence at the hands of the Pakistani army.

       Powered By

       00:00/01:07

       10

       10

       George Galloway speaks after winning Rochdale by-election

       Share

       Next

       Stay

       Pleading for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to intervene, the Hayes and Harlington MP detailed the students, lawyers, journalists, and human right activists are subject to sheer torture stressing Pakistan’s infamous ‘Kill and Dump’ policy.

       Sponsored

       Dr. Marty

       Dr. Marty Learn More

       Expert Vet Saddened That Most Cat Parents Are Making This Huge Mistake

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Speaking recently on the subject, Mr McDonnell said: “Enforced disappearances of Baloch political activists, students and teachers has almost become the norm now. Dead bodies of the forcibly abducted are constantly being found as a result of these extrajudicial murders.”

       Closing relations between Pakistan and China have also played a role.

       “Balochistan’s vast natural resources—natural gas and minerals—have made it a region of strategic importance, yet its inhabitants face significant economic challenges, including extensive poverty," he said.

       “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or the CPEC, is a flagship project that has raised concerns about the potential displacement of local communities and about the lack of transparency on the distribution of the benefits of these projects.”

       John McDonnell (Image: Getty)

       READ MORE Horror in Pakistan as '50k killed or abducted in wave of genocide'

       This was supported in Geneva by Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa, senior fellow at the department of war studies, King’s College, London.

       Speaking last night she said Pakistan was treating Balochistan in the same way that it had treated Bangladesh - by looting its resources in return for violence and terror.

       “Balochistan is resource-rich, and has Asia’s largest mine in Saindak, which produces mainly copper. It is a magnet for investment, mainly by China but also the US, which is also vying to create mega projects.

       “But the Baloch people gain very little from this. Balochistan was promised 7% from the China-Pakistan Economic corridor, which is worth ￡20bn. They have received just ￡150m.

       “More than 70% of Pakistan’s exports come from eastern Pakistan, but less than 30% of its imports go there.

       "With only a sham democracy, the security apparatus knows who will rule and ensures it is the right person."

       Those who oppose the system are “disappeared”, she added.

       "There has been a change over the 15 years. Now, those who voice opposition include middle class professionals - educated men and women such as engineers and even doctors," she said.

       “Pakistan has a huge problem the it comes to Kill & Dump - troublesome people just disappear - and Balochistan is no exception,

       “These stark human rights violations must stop.”

       Balochistan is divided among three countries, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. It is Pakistan's largest province, and accounts for 7 million people.

       DON'T MISS

       Powered by

       Rishi Sunak has time on his side to save both the economy and Tories before the election

       14 Comments

       Rishi Sunak vows to 'turbocharge' economy by slashing ballooning benefits bill

       529 Comments

       If the idea of a May election is not dead after this Budget then the Tories are finished

       77 Comments

       We need to spend much more on defence and spend it more wisely, writes Stuart Crawford

       8 Comments

       Britain is now the ‘Hollywood of Europe' - here's why

       12 Comments

       Jeremy Hunt faces Budget revolt as ministers rage over UK defence spending

       242 Comments

       Furious Mark Francois tears into ‘deeply dishonourable' government over defence cuts

       80 Comments

       Rural communities have been ignored for too long - it is time for action, says Kerry Booth

       1 Comments

       Kemi signs ￡12trillion treaty in breakthrough for Brexit Britain - couldn't be done in EU

       7126 Comments

       German economy set for economic catastrophe if Donald Trump wins: 'Will lose billions'

       162 Comments

       The ￡53bn EU mega-trade deal on the brink as Macron stands in its way

       12 Comments

       Xi's right-hand man delivers hammer blow to China economy with major snub to investors

       1 Comments

       Humza Yousaf sparks fury as he blames Brexit for SNP's huge failings

       768 Comments

       Incredible country loved by Brits where house prices have risen 1,200 percent in 10 years

       2 Comments

       Saudi Arabia casually splashes out another ￡78bn building another huge city for 2m people

       16 Comments

       Woke madness with 'astonishing' ￡50m ‘wasted' on six-figure diversity roles in three years

       237 Comments

       Rishi Sunak and India's Narendra Modi hail progress on historic post-Brexit trade deal

       672 Comments

       UK dubbed 'Hollywood of Europe' as top blockbusters are filmed in Britain

       6 Comments

       Jeremy Hunt is Chancellor in name only. This shadowy figure is really dictating our taxes

       264 Comments

       Labour drafts in Remoaner ex-Bank of England chief Mark Carney as a new adviser

       190 Comments

       Rishi Sunak has time on his side to save both the economy and Tories before the election

       14 Comments

       Rishi Sunak vows to 'turbocharge' economy by slashing ballooning benefits bill

       529 Comments

       If the idea of a May election is not dead after this Budget then the Tories are finished

       77 Comments

       We need to spend much more on defence and spend it more wisely, writes Stuart Crawford

       8 Comments

       Britain is now the ‘Hollywood of Europe' - here's why

       12 Comments

       Jeremy Hunt faces Budget revolt as ministers rage over UK defence spending

       242 Comments

       Furious Mark Francois tears into ‘deeply dishonourable' government over defence cuts

       80 Comments

       Rural communities have been ignored for too long - it is time for action, says Kerry Booth

       1 Comments

       Kemi signs ￡12trillion treaty in breakthrough for Brexit Britain - couldn't be done in EU

       7126 Comments

       German economy set for economic catastrophe if Donald Trump wins: 'Will lose billions'

       162 Comments

       The ￡53bn EU mega-trade deal on the brink as Macron stands in its way

       12 Comments

       Xi's right-hand man delivers hammer blow to China economy with major snub to investors

       1 Comments

       Humza Yousaf sparks fury as he blames Brexit for SNP's huge failings

       768 Comments

       Incredible country loved by Brits where house prices have risen 1,200 percent in 10 years

       2 Comments

       Saudi Arabia casually splashes out another ￡78bn building another huge city for 2m people

       16 Comments

       Woke madness with 'astonishing' ￡50m ‘wasted' on six-figure diversity roles in three years

       237 Comments

       Rishi Sunak and India's Narendra Modi hail progress on historic post-Brexit trade deal

       672 Comments

       UK dubbed 'Hollywood of Europe' as top blockbusters are filmed in Britain

       6 Comments

       Jeremy Hunt is Chancellor in name only. This shadowy figure is really dictating our taxes

       264 Comments

       Labour drafts in Remoaner ex-Bank of England chief Mark Carney as a new adviser

       190 Comments

       Rishi Sunak has time on his side to save both the economy and Tories before the election

       14 Comments

       Rishi Sunak vows to 'turbocharge' economy by slashing ballooning benefits bill

       529 Comments

       If the idea of a May election is not dead after this Budget then the Tories are finished

       77 Comments

       We need to spend much more on defence and spend it more wisely, writes Stuart Crawford

       8 Comments

       Britain is now the ‘Hollywood of Europe' - here's why

       12 Comments

       Jeremy Hunt faces Budget revolt as ministers rage over UK defence spending

       242 Comments

       Furious Mark Francois tears into ‘deeply dishonourable' government over defence cuts

       80 Comments

       Trending

       SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

       We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info