Balochistan, March 17 -- Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch has strongly criticised remarks made by the chief minister of Balochistan, who alleged that Balochi poetry was being used to radicalise young people in the province.

Activists argue that the growing frustration among Baloch youth is not caused by literature but by years of state repression and controversial policies.

The chief minister made the statement during a session of the Balochistan Assembly, claiming that certain Balochi poems were encouraging young people to join armed groups. The remarks quickly drew backlash from activists and political voices, who said the government was attempting to shift attention away from deeper issues affecting the region, as reported by The Ba...