Baloch leader forms Council for Independent Balochistan

Quetta, Aug.12 (ANI): Khan of Kalat 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.

"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 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 to observe 11th August as their Independence Day every year. (ANI)