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Balochistan:
A Democratic, Liberal, and
Secular State on the Horizon
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
It is inevitable that Balochistan will
become an independent country. The
future of Balochistan is determined by
the choices we make today in
nation-building. Our decisions could
either propel us to emulate the best
nations in the world, or drop us in a
bleak pit until we cease to exist.
To assure that we are making the right
decision for Balochistan, it is imperative
that we collectively brainstorm about
constructive ideas for our new country.
A Democratic, Liberal, and
Secular State on the Horizon
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
It is inevitable that Balochistan will
become an independent country. The
future of Balochistan is determined by
the choices we make today in
nation-building. Our decisions could
either propel us to emulate the best
nations in the world, or drop us in a
bleak pit until we cease to exist.
To assure that we are making the right
decision for Balochistan, it is imperative
that we collectively brainstorm about
constructive ideas for our new country.
Fortunately, here at the Government of Balochistan (GOB) in Exile, we have already discussed and short-listed
various options. However, your constructive critique will be much appreciated; and if your ideas are viable, we
shall incorporate them into our future plans.
First and foremost, the Baloch nation must become a part of the global community of nations. We cannot remain
isolated for too long. After all, it was our isolation and internal bickering that caused us to loose our sovereignty in
the first place. One of the goals of GOB in Exile is to sensitize the public and lawmakers of modern nations about
Balochistan, and to pull us out of our current predicament.
In order to attract any sympathy (and investments) from US, European Union, or any other developed country, we
have to project that we stand for a modern Balochistan rather than a mirror image of an intolerant Pakistan, Iran or
Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
We should have liberal policies allowing our people freedom to choose rather than choking their human spirit
with religion-based restrictions. United Arab Emirates is now one of the favorite holiday destinations for many
Americans and Europeans. Over there, you can view men and women playing on beaches in their regular or
Islamic swimsuits, they can either go to numerous bars or dance clubs where alcohol is served, or go to the
mosque a few yards away and abstain from the various vices that are freely available. It is up to the individual to
make a decision about how they want to lead their life; the state does not get involved in such frivolous matters
unless an individual violates the law of the land.
Also, it is advisable to have a democratic form of government in Balochistan, which incorporates the Balochi
“rawaaj” (culture) instead of a religion. Countries that are plagued by religious intolerance create unnecessary
fear among the more liberal nations. The crisis in Algeria, Palestine and possibly in Turkey where the religious
based democracy is gaining strength is causing grief for many people around the world.
Religion should be considered a personal choice in Balochistan. We are Baloch first, and then anything else.
Among the Baloch race, there are Zikris, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and numerous other religions. No one in
Balochistan should have the right to criticize anyone else’s religion. We don’t want to be a nation based on a
religious identity.
We believe that Democracy, Liberalism and Secularism are the three platforms that will help the Baloch nation to
rise from poverty and ignorance. We must look forward to a bright future, and catch up with the best nations in the
world.
Mir Azaad Khan Baloch
General Secretary
Desk of The Government of Balochistan in Exile
The Jerusalem Post Building
PO Box 81
Jerusalem, 91000
ISRAEL
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various options. However, your constructive critique will be much appreciated; and if your ideas are viable, we
shall incorporate them into our future plans.
First and foremost, the Baloch nation must become a part of the global community of nations. We cannot remain
isolated for too long. After all, it was our isolation and internal bickering that caused us to loose our sovereignty in
the first place. One of the goals of GOB in Exile is to sensitize the public and lawmakers of modern nations about
Balochistan, and to pull us out of our current predicament.
In order to attract any sympathy (and investments) from US, European Union, or any other developed country, we
have to project that we stand for a modern Balochistan rather than a mirror image of an intolerant Pakistan, Iran or
Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
We should have liberal policies allowing our people freedom to choose rather than choking their human spirit
with religion-based restrictions. United Arab Emirates is now one of the favorite holiday destinations for many
Americans and Europeans. Over there, you can view men and women playing on beaches in their regular or
Islamic swimsuits, they can either go to numerous bars or dance clubs where alcohol is served, or go to the
mosque a few yards away and abstain from the various vices that are freely available. It is up to the individual to
make a decision about how they want to lead their life; the state does not get involved in such frivolous matters
unless an individual violates the law of the land.
Also, it is advisable to have a democratic form of government in Balochistan, which incorporates the Balochi
“rawaaj” (culture) instead of a religion. Countries that are plagued by religious intolerance create unnecessary
fear among the more liberal nations. The crisis in Algeria, Palestine and possibly in Turkey where the religious
based democracy is gaining strength is causing grief for many people around the world.
Religion should be considered a personal choice in Balochistan. We are Baloch first, and then anything else.
Among the Baloch race, there are Zikris, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and numerous other religions. No one in
Balochistan should have the right to criticize anyone else’s religion. We don’t want to be a nation based on a
religious identity.
We believe that Democracy, Liberalism and Secularism are the three platforms that will help the Baloch nation to
rise from poverty and ignorance. We must look forward to a bright future, and catch up with the best nations in the
world.
Mir Azaad Khan Baloch
General Secretary
Desk of The Government of Balochistan in Exile
The Jerusalem Post Building
PO Box 81
Jerusalem, 91000
ISRAEL
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