The Republic of Balochistan, an organization fighting for independence from Pakistan, has formally declared the restoration of its historical and traditional territories. According to the organization, several regions that were forcibly and unlawfully annexed to Pakistan's Punjab province in the past are now being reintegrated into the original national map of Balochistan. Under this revised political and geographical claim, major Baloch-majority areas situated within Punjab province, including Taunsa Sharif, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Rajanpur, are officially asserted as part of Balochistan's sovereign national boundaries.
Sovereign Claim Over Baloch-Majority Districts in Punjab Province
In its official release, the Republic of Balochistan emphasized that these territories currently administered under Punjab have historically remained an inseparable part of the Baloch homeland. The organization asserted that the administration of Punjab province over these regions is unlawful and that these areas will now be brought directly under the sovereign control of Balochistan rather than remaining under Punjab's governance. The primary objective of this territorial assertion is to re-unify all Baloch regions that were separated through past administrative demarcations under a single national entity.
Launch of a Nationwide Campaign to Unite Baloch Tribes
To implement this territorial restoration on the ground, the organization has announced the launch of an extensive nationwide campaign. The main goal of this initiative is to unite Baloch communities that have resided in various parts of Punjab for centuries and reconnect them with their historical roots. The Republic of Balochistan issued a collective appeal to major Baloch tribes and sub-tribes, including the Leghari, Khosa, Mazari, Drishak, Kaisrani, Buzdar, Gorchani, Sukhani, Khetran, Rind, Lashari, Hot, Dashti, Jamali, and Jatoi. The organization urged members of these tribal groups to openly display their national identity, linguistic bonds, cultural heritage, and blood ties with their homeland.
Appeal for Changes in Official Documentation and Identity Cards
To solidify this movement at the administrative level, the Republic of Balochistan has put forward a specific request to Baloch residents living in Punjab. The group urged citizens to begin listing Balochistan instead of Punjab on all key personal and legal documents. This includes national identity cards, passports, local domicile certificates, school admission forms, and birth certificates. The organization maintains that such documentation shifts will protect the historical identity of Baloch territories from erasure and safeguard the cultural and geographical connections for future generations.
Citing the 2024 Baloch Long March and Unity of 60 Million People
The statement made specific reference to the historic Baloch Long March held in 2024. According to the release, when march participants traveled through Baloch-populated areas in Punjab, hundreds of thousands of local residents extended a grand welcome to them. The organization claimed that Baloch citizens living under Punjab's administrative control have long harbored hopes of reuniting with Balochistan. Describing this decision as a moment of great pride and celebration for 60 million Baloch people worldwide, the group asserted that the Baloch nation stands more united and resolute today than ever before.
Major Territorial Claim: Landmass Asserted as 64 Percent Instead of 44 Percent
Alongside its claim over Punjab's districts, the Republic of Balochistan presented a major revision regarding the overall geographical footprint of Balochistan. The group asserted that the true historical land area of Balochistan constitutes 64 percent of the region's geography, rather than the widely cited figure of 44 percent. The statement argued that the 44 percent metric was propagated by Pakistani occupational forces to minimize the recognized borders and vast natural resources of the Baloch nation.
Call to International Community, Media, and Google to Update Maps
To secure global recognition for its territorial claims, the Republic of Balochistan extended an appeal to international institutions. In a statement shared on social platform X, the organization called upon all national and international media outlets, online news portals, Google, global news agencies, geographical institutes, and the international community to record and display Balochistan's geographic area as 64 percent going forward. The organization stated that updating these records is essential to accurately reflect Balochistan's historical geography and legitimate national borders on the world stage.
