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Baloch leader forms Council for Independent Balochistan.


Byline: ANI

Quetta, Aug.12 (ANI): Khan of Kalat Khan of Kalat or Khan-e-Qalat (Urdu: خان قلات) is the title of former rulers of State of Kalat. Kalat state is now part of Balochistan, Pakistan.  Suleiman Dawood has announced the formation of a council for Balochistan's independence.

Announcing the formation of Council for Independent Balochistan in London, Dawood said reconciliation with Pakistan was impossible without the interference of the United Nations and the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the

European Community
.

"Independent Balochistan is our aim and objective. Therefore, we have formed a Council for Independent Balochistan," he said.

He said the Baloch of Iran would also be given representation in the council

Dawood blamed the Pakistan Army The Pakistan Army (Urdu: پاک فوج) is the largest branch of the Pakistan military, and is mainly responsible for protection of the state borders, the security of administered territories and defending the national interests of Pakistan  for forcefully taking control of Balochistan,

"Contrary to decision of both houses of Kalat State, Pakistani forces forcefully annexed Balochistan with Pakistan," The Nation quoted Dawood, as saying.

Dawood and another Baloch leader, Hyrbiyar Marri urged the Baloch people The Baloch (بلوچ; alternative transliterations Baluch, Balouch, Bloach,Balooch, Balush, Balosh, Baloosh, Baloush et al.  to observe 11th August as their Independence Day every year. (ANI)

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