Journalists and rights activists have raised concerns over the Sindh government in Pakistan imposing strict conditions, including a ban on the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) participating in Karachi’s Aurat March. The permission letter from the Deputy Commissioner South Karachi has sparked controversy due to its restrictions on certain organizations.
Kiyya Baloch, a journalist, highlighted the contentious nature of the conditions set for the Aurat March, particularly emphasizing the prohibition on BYC and JSQM. This move has led to questions about the true nature of the march and its ability to challenge authority effectively.
Ahmad Noorani, another journalist, criticized the Sindh government for its actions, questioning the equality of treatment for the people of Balochistan within Pakistan. He expressed concerns about the deprivation of rights for Baloch individuals compared to those in other provinces, raising issues of discrimination.
BYC leader Sabiha Baloch challenged the legal basis for labeling BYC as “proscribed” and condemned the ban on their participation in the Aurat March. She argued that these restrictions are undemocratic and reflect the state’s fear of dissenting voices against Baloch repression and disappearances. The BYC views these measures as an attempt to suppress their resistance against state violence.
