Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Baloch Leader Warns Trump on Pakistan's Oil Claims
Mir Yar Baloch, representing the Baloch people, is telling President Trump that Pakistan is falsely claiming ownership of oil and minerals in Balochistan.
Baloch says these resources belong to Balochistan, which is under Pakistan's control.
Trump made a deal with Pakistan about these resources, but Baloch warns that letting Pakistan exploit them could be a bad idea.
Baloch worries this could lead to Pakistan becoming stronger and causing problems, as well as potentially funding groups like Al-Qaeda.
Mir Yar Baloch accused the Pakistani military of misleading Trump about resource ownership.
Baloch claims oil and mineral reserves belong to Balochistan, not Pakistan.
Trump announced a potential energy partnership with Pakistan.
Balochistan is under what he describes as "illegal occupation" by Pakistan.
Baloch warns against allowing Pakistan to exploit Balochistan's resources due to potential misuse.
- Who
- Mir Yar Baloch and the Baloch people versus the Pakistani government and military, and US President Donald Trump.
- What
- Mir Yar Baloch disputes Pakistan's claim over Balochistan's oil and mineral resources.
- When
- Following Trump's announcement of a trade deal involving oil reserves with Pakistan.
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Why
- To assert Balochistan's claim to its natural resources and independence, and to warn against potential misuse of those resources by Pakistan.
Baloch View
Pakistani View
Resource Ownership
Baloch View
Balochistan possesses sovereign rights to its resources.
Pakistani View
Pakistan controls the resources.
Sovereignty Status
Baloch View
Pakistan is illegally occupying Balochistan.
Pakistani View
Pakistan claims ownership of the territory.
Resource Exploitation
Baloch View
Exploitation of resources requires Baloch consent.
Pakistani View
Pakistan can develop resources.
- Representative
- Mir Yar Baloch
- Disputed Resources
- Oil, natural gas, copper, lithium, uranium, and rare earth minerals
- Territory Claimed
- Republic of Balochistan
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Pakistani Official Accused
- General Asim Munir
Sources
'Pakistan Should Withdraw Its Forces Illegally Occupying Balochistan Before They Face Expulsion': Baloch Representative Mir Yar Baloch's Stern Warning
US President Trump Gravely Misled By Pakistani Military On Oil Reserves, Claims Baloch Leader
Baloch leader to Trump: You’ve been ‘gravely misled’ by Munir, Balochistan’s resources don’t belong to Pakistan
