Riaz Baloch:
Noshki, Balochistan: A major protest erupted in Noshki on Friday as locals blocked the main highway connecting Pakistan to Iran, demanding the reopening of the trade route and the release of oil tankers carrying petroleum products from Iran.
The blockade has resulted in long queues of vehicles and containers, causing significant disruptions to traffic and trade.
Leading the protest were prominent figures from the Balochistan National Party (BNP), including Mir Khursheed Jamaldini, Haji Jehanzaib Badini, and Farooq Baloch.
The protesters vowed to intensify their demonstrations until their demands are met, highlighting the economic and social impact of the closed trade route on the region.
The closure of the Iran-Pakistan border has had far-reaching consequences for both countries, impacting trade, energy supplies, and regional stability.
The protesters’ actions reflect the growing frustration and concern among local communities over the ongoing disruptions to their livelihoods.
Meanwhile, in Mashkail, a small town near the Iranian border, residents held a press conference at the Quetta Press Club.
They called upon the government to allow tribes living near the border to freely move and trade with Iran, arguing that the restrictions imposed on the petroleum containers have severely impacted their livelihoods and economic well-being.
The detention of the Iranian petroleum tankers has had far-reaching consequences for both countries, impacting trade, energy supplies, and regional stability.
The growing protests in Noshki and Mashkail reflect the increasing frustration and concern among local communities over the ongoing disruptions to their lives.
