Balochistan, May 12 -- Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has strongly criticised Pakistani authorities over restrictions imposed on political activism and public gatherings, alleging that peaceful dissent and human rights advocacy are being systematically criminalized in the country.

Taking to social media platform X, Mahrang Baloch said, "A state that claims to believe in democracy should never be frightened by peaceful political participation. But in Pakistan, the reality is the opposite. Today, even attending a peaceful public gathering as a supporter of Baloch rights is being treated as a crime."

Referring to the conditions attached to the recent Aurat March Karachi, she stated, "The recent conditions attached to Aurat March ...