Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The Baloch freedom movement has gained renewed international attention following a declaration of independence in May 2025. Leaders of the Baloch nationalist movement formally announced the establishment of the Republic of Balochistan, calling it a turning point in their decades-long struggle against what they describe as political marginalization, economic exploitation, and human rights violations under successive governments of Pakistan. Historically, the roots of the Baloch movement trace back to 1947 when the princely state of Kalat-comprising much of modern-day Balochistan-initially declared independence following the partition of British India. However, the region was integrated into Pakistan in 1948, a move tha...