Punjab, Pakistan: On 25th February 2026, a 14-year-old Christian boy, Jamil Masih, was allegedly converted to Islam by his Muslim employer, Muhamma
Nawab Bugti was Balochistan’s first martyr in the struggle against China’s hegemony, says Dr Tara Chand
WASHINGTON, DC: Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti has become immortal in history as he sacrificed his life fighting against Pakistan’s military dictatorship for the rights of Balochistan, the Baloch American Congress (BAC) said Wednesday.
“Nawab Akbar Bugti, who was a former governor and chief minister of Balochistan, became the first martyr in the Baloch struggle against Chinese hegemony in the region. He heroically threw the gauntlet against Pakistan military dictator and coup leader, General Pervez Musharraf, who had planned to give Gwadar port to China,” Dr Tara Chand, president of the BAC said in a statement on the 15th anniversary of the Baloch leader’s assassination.
Dr Tara Chand said in a direct challenge to Gen Musharraf, Nawab Bugti upheld the Baloch honor code when he defended a female doctor, Shazia Khalid, after she was raped by an army captain in his home town.
He said Nawab Bugti knew very well that he was risking his life by challenging Gen Musharraf but opted to die with honor.
“Nawab Bugti famously said it was better to die fighting in the mountains for Baloch rights rather than perish slowly in bed,” Dr Tara Chand recalled.
“Former US ambassador to Pakistan, Bob Oakley, called Nawab Bugti a martyr who died with his spurs on,” he added.
He said Pakistan army physically annihilated Nawab Bugti to pave the way for complete colonization of Balochistan with the help of China.
He said Nawab Bugti’s sacrifice for Balochistan has inspired millions of Baloch youth to take the path of struggle, rather than compromise with the oppressors.
“To this day, the Baloch are struggling against China-Pakistan nexus for sovereign right over their natural resources and ports and for Balochistan’s right to self-determination. In doing so, they are following the trail blazed by Nawab Bugti.”
Dr Tara Chand appealed to the U.S. and Western leaders to recognize Balochistan right to self-determination to counter Chinese hegemonic designs in the Gulf region.
#ShaheedNawabAkbarBugti
You May Also Like
Washington, D.C: Early this morning, I received a call from a longtime friend—his voice heavy with grief. He spoke of the life imprisonment o
Lahore: (PPF) On March 24, the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a notice to the federal government, seeking a response to a petition challenging the
PCP need your support that we may provide you better services: click on donate
"Trial of Pakistani Christian Nation" By Nazir S Bhatti
On demand of our readers, I have decided to release E-Book version of "Trial of Pakistani Christian Nation" on website of PCP which can also be viewed on website of Pakistan Christian Congress www.pakistanchristiancongress.org . You can read chapter wise by clicking tab on left handside of PDF format of E-Book.