Balochistan Separates From Pakistan Legally: Real or Fake?
A viral statement claimed Balochistan has become an independent country, but there is no official or verified evidence to support these claims, and it remains a province of Pakistan.
On 13 July 2026, a statement signed by the "Republic of Balochistan" went viral on social media. It claimed that Balochistan had become an independent country and was no longer part of Pakistan. It also claimed that Balochistan now has its own national anthem.
According to reports, a group of Baloch leaders came together and released this statement.
The statement claimed that the self-declared Republic of Balochistan now controls about 85% of Balochistan's land and has set up its own government and administration.
It also claimed that the new administration has taken control of the region's natural resources, including gold and copper mines, more than 150 gas fields, and over 1,200 coal mines.
According to the statement, the new republic now has its own army, navy, air force, and civil administration, with a force of around 5 lakh people.
The statement admitted that it does not have fighter jets, tanks, or other heavy weapons. However, it claimed that it controls the land and plans to remove Pakistani forces from Balochistan by the end of 2026.
The statement also claimed that many members of Pakistan's army, police, and other security forces had resigned and joined the Baloch movement.
The self-declared administration requested India and the international community to officially recognise Balochistan as an independent country.
However, these claims have not been verified or confirmed. There has been no official confirmation from Pakistan, the United Nations, or any international organisation that Balochistan has become an independent country.
Pakistan has not officially responded to this latest viral statement. However, the Pakistani government continues to govern Balochistan, hold cabinet meetings, and carry out military operations against separatist groups in the province.
If Balochistan is recognised as an independent country, Pakistan's military will no longer be allowed to use Balochistan's land, coastline, or airspace.
The issue of Balochistan's independence is not new. Some Baloch groups have been demanding a separate country for decades. They say the people of Balochistan have been denied their rights and have not benefited from the region's rich natural resources. ISH News has previously covered the Balochistan issue.
Under international law, any region can declare independence. However, a declaration alone does not make it a country. A new country usually needs effective control over its territory, a functioning government, and recognition from other countries.
At present, there is no verified evidence that the self-declared Republic of Balochistan controls 85% of the province or has formed a functioning independent government.
Legally and internationally, Balochistan is still recognised as a province of Pakistan.
