Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Baloch Leader Accuses Pakistan of Destroying 40 Mosques
A Baloch leader named Mir Yar Baloch said that Pakistan has destroyed 40 mosques in Balochistan.
He made this claim because Pakistan criticized India for checking mosques in Kashmir.
Mir Yar Baloch also said Pakistan is not treating religious minorities well.
He mentioned that Pakistan bombed mosques, burned holy books, and hurt mosque leaders.
Balochistan is a part of Pakistan that wants to be independent.
The leader said Balochistan supports India's position on a disputed region called PoJK.
Pakistan says India is violating religious freedom, but the Baloch leader says Pakistan is doing worse things.
Mir Yar Baloch accused Pakistan of destroying 40 mosques in Balochistan.
The accusation came in response to Pakistan's criticism of India's profiling of mosques in Kashmir.
Balochistan declared independence from Pakistan in May 2025.
Mir Yar Baloch called Pakistan a 'terrorist state' and accused it of harassing religious minorities.
The Baloch leader mentioned specific incidents, including the bombing of the Khan of Kalat's mosque.
- Who
- Mir Yar Baloch, a Baloch leader and human rights activist
- What
- Accusation of Pakistan destroying 40 mosques in Balochistan
- When
- January 17, 2026
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan
- Why
- In response to Pakistan's criticism of India's profiling of mosques in Kashmir
- Accuser
- Mir Yar Baloch
- Accusation
- Destruction of 40 mosques in Balochistan
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Region
- Balochistan, Pakistan
- Balochistan Status
- Declared independence from Pakistan in May 2025
- Pakistan's Response
- Criticized India's profiling of mosques in Kashmir
- Balochistan's Response to Pakistan
- Accused Pakistan of being a 'terrorist state' and harassing minorities