Gulzar Imam alias Shambay, the leader and founder of the banned Baloch National Army (BNA), was arrested in a high-profile operation by the Pakistani Army, the media wing of the military, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said.

The army has described Imam as a “high value” target a "hardcore militant as well as founder and leader of the banned outfit Baloch National Army (BNA) which came into being after the amalgamation of Baloch Republican Army (BRA) and United Baloch Army (UBA)”.

“Gulzar Imam alias Shambay was apprehended after an innovatively conceived, carefully planned and meticulously executed operation, spanned over months over various geographical locations,” the ISPR said in a statement on Saturday.

However, the military did not disclose how and from where he was apprehended.

The military claims that Imam was in constant touch with “hostile intelligence agencies” who “tried to exploit him to work against Pakistan and its national interests”.

The military believes that Gulzar’s arrest would hinder the BNA’s operations in the restive Balochistan province.

Pakistan’s new military operation

The arrest of the Baloch outfit’s leader comes after Pakistan's announcement of a nationwide crackdown against the Islamic militants.

“The meeting agreed to launch an all-out comprehensive operation with the entire nation and the government, which will rid the country of the menace of terrorism with renewed vigour and determination,” the security committee said in a statement.

<h2>Pakistan: National Security Committee to launch new military operation against militants</h2>

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However, experts believe that it could put further strain on cash-strapped Pakistan which is facing economic and political crises.

It is not only on the verge of defaulting on its payments—with an International Monetary Fund bailout programme stalled since November—the political battle between the government and former prime minister Imran Khan has also caused significant volatility in the Islamic country.

The last time it launched an all-out operation against Islamist militants was in 2014, and it cost the country billions of dollars and resulted over a million people being displaced and hundreds being killed, reports Reuters news agency.

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Gulzar Imam alias Shambay, the leader and founder of the banned Baloch National Army (BNA), was arrested in a high-profile operation by the Pakistani Army, the media wing of the military, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said.

Gulzar Imam alias Shambay, the leader and founder of the banned Baloch National Army (BNA), was arrested in a high-profile operation by the Pakistani Army, the media wing of the military, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said. The army has described Imam as a “high value” target a "hardcore militant as well as founder and leader of the banned outfit Baloch National Army (BNA) which came into being after the amalgamation of Baloch Republican Army (BRA) and United Baloch Army (UBA)”. “Gulzar Imam alias Shambay was apprehended after an innovatively conceived, carefully planned and meticulously executed operation, spanned over months over various geographical locations,” the ISPR said in a statement on Saturday. However, the military did not disclose how and from where he was apprehended. The military claims that Imam was in constant touch with “hostile intelligence agencies” who “tried to exploit him to work against Pakistan and its national interests”. The military believes that Gulzar’s arrest would hinder the BNA’s operations in the restive Balochistan province. Pakistan’s new military operation The arrest of the Baloch outfit’s leader comes after Pakistan's announcement of a nationwide crackdown against the Islamic militants. “The meeting agreed to launch an all-out comprehensive operation with the entire nation and the government, which will rid the country of the menace of terrorism with renewed vigour and determination,” the security committee said in a statement. Pakistan: National Security Committee to launch new military operation against militants However, experts believe that it could put further strain on cash-strapped Pakistan which is facing economic and political crises. It is not only on the verge of defaulting on its payments—with an International Monetary Fund bailout programme stalled since November—the political battle between the government and former prime minister Imran Khan has also caused significant volatility in the Islamic country. The last time it launched an all-out operation against Islamist militants was in 2014, and it cost the country billions of dollars and resulted over a million people being displaced and hundreds being killed, reports Reuters news agency. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pak Army arrests top Baloch separatist leader after govt announces crusade against extremism

The Pakistan Army is resorting to the policy of rape and pillage in Balochistan, said Baloch leader Mehran Marri here and added that two women have been raped by army men over last one month.

He added that the Pakistani forces had conducted Operation Searchlight in Bangladesh, and is now resorting to the same policies in Balochistan.

"Pakistan Army is notorious for its policy of rape and pillage like they conducted Operation Searchlight in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/two-more-rohingya-shot-dead-over-bangladesh-politicians-murder-249441">Bangladesh</a>. It is resorting to same policies in Balochistan now," Marri said.

Human rights activists and ethnic leaders have continuously staged protests in prominent spaces like during the recent UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva to shed light on the atrocities committed by Islamabad, its forces and its intelligence agency against religious and ethnic minorities in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-government-makes-it-mandatory-for-female-students-to-cover-up-250092">Pakistan</a>.

"In space of one month, a lady from Mardan and another from Gwadar has been raped by this coward army. They (Pakistan Army) have to be held accountable, be it Bajwa, Musharraf or any of these dictators, they have all committed crimes against humanity," Marri added.

The leaders have sought India`s help in bringing these human rights violations by Pakistan into international focus, with activists requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak about the situation in Sindh and other provinces during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Army is resorting to the policy of rape and pillage in Balochistan, said Baloch leader Mehran Marri here and added that two women have been raped by army men over last one month.

The Pakistan Army is resorting to the policy of rape and pillage in Balochistan, said Baloch leader Mehran Marri here and added that two women have been raped by army men over last one month. He added that the Pakistani forces had conducted Operation Searchlight in Bangladesh, and is now resorting to the same policies in Balochistan. "Pakistan Army is notorious for its policy of rape and pillage like they conducted Operation Searchlight in Bangladesh. It is resorting to same policies in Balochistan now," Marri said. Human rights activists and ethnic leaders have continuously staged protests in prominent spaces like during the recent UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva to shed light on the atrocities committed by Islamabad, its forces and its intelligence agency against religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan. "In space of one month, a lady from Mardan and another from Gwadar has been raped by this coward army. They (Pakistan Army) have to be held accountable, be it Bajwa, Musharraf or any of these dictators, they have all committed crimes against humanity," Marri added. The leaders have sought India`s help in bringing these human rights violations by Pakistan into international focus, with activists requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak about the situation in Sindh and other provinces during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York.

Two women raped by Pakistan Army in last one month: Baloch leader

As Pakistan continued to cry foul over Kashmir, Baloch leader Mehran Marri has exposed its hypocritical nature, saying Islamabad is committing "genocide and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/history-of-the-war-in-balochistan-242939">human rights violation" in Balochistan </a>and yet they go to the International community with a "facade of carrying about human rights in Kashmir".

"Today in Geneva the Pakistani foreign ministers was inviting foreign journalists and media to Pakistan occupied Kashmir to come and see how people are living over there. The man has no shame they are committing genocide and human right violations in Balochistan."

&nbsp;Merri remarks come in the response of Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi`s invitation to world media and the international community to Pakistan occupied Kashmir to see how "happy" people are living there.

The Baloch leader accused Pakistan of ignoring human rights abuses committed by its "partner in crime" China in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-gravitas-uighurs-use-tiktok-to-expose-chinas-detention-camps-in-xinjiang-244906">Xinjiang province against Uighur Muslims</a>.

"Pakistan has given the rights to itself the position of international policeman for safeguarding the rights of Muslims around the world. Is it too blind to see what`s happening to the Mulsim in China Because China is a partner in crime for carrying out crime in Balochistan? They can`t see millions of Muslims living in China in destitute," he added.

At the UNHRC session, Qureshi presented a false narrative on Kashmir maintained by his country following the Indian government`s historic move to abrogate Article 370.

Interestingly, while Qureshi was addressing the session, protests were held outside the UN Headquarters against the dire situation of Human Rights in Pakistan.

Time and again Islamabad has been left red-faced after all its desperate attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue fell flat with countries like Russia, UAE and US siding with India.While Pakistan has been running from pillar to post, New Delhi has maintained that Kashmir is a strictly internal matter.&nbsp;

As Pakistan continued to cry foul over Kashmir, Baloch leader Mehran Marri has exposed its hypocritical nature, saying Islamabad is committing "genocide and human rights violation" in Balochistan and yet they go to the International community with a "facade of carrying about human rights in Kashmir".

As Pakistan continued to cry foul over Kashmir, Baloch leader Mehran Marri has exposed its hypocritical nature, saying Islamabad is committing "genocide and human rights violation" in Balochistan and yet they go to the International community with a "facade of carrying about human rights in Kashmir". "Today in Geneva the Pakistani foreign ministers was inviting foreign journalists and media to Pakistan occupied Kashmir to come and see how people are living over there. The man has no shame they are committing genocide and human right violations in Balochistan." Merri remarks come in the response of Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi`s invitation to world media and the international community to Pakistan occupied Kashmir to see how "happy" people are living there. The Baloch leader accused Pakistan of ignoring human rights abuses committed by its "partner in crime" China in Xinjiang province against Uighur Muslims. "Pakistan has given the rights to itself the position of international policeman for safeguarding the rights of Muslims around the world. Is it too blind to see what`s happening to the Mulsim in China Because China is a partner in crime for carrying out crime in Balochistan? They can`t see millions of Muslims living in China in destitute," he added. At the UNHRC session, Qureshi presented a false narrative on Kashmir maintained by his country following the Indian government`s historic move to abrogate Article 370. Interestingly, while Qureshi was addressing the session, protests were held outside the UN Headquarters against the dire situation of Human Rights in Pakistan. Time and again Islamabad has been left red-faced after all its desperate attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue fell flat with countries like Russia, UAE and US siding with India.While Pakistan has been running from pillar to post, New Delhi has maintained that Kashmir is a strictly internal matter.

Pakistan approaches international community over Kashmir but commits genocide in Balochistan: Baloch leader

Switzerland, on Wednesday, rejected the request of the exiled leader of Baloch Republican Party (BRP), Brahumdagh Bugti, to seek a political asylum, reports said.

The decision was announced just a week after charging a lifetime entry ban on exiled Baloch leader Mehran Marri, Bugti&#39;s brother-in-law, according to reports by The News.&nbsp;

Bugti took to Twitter to inform the development.

&quot;After more than seven years of waiting Switzerland has now rejected my application for political asylum,&quot; he tweeted.

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According to reports in The News, the application was rejected because of alleged links with &#39;events of terrorism, violence and militant activities&#39;.&nbsp;

He further claimed that &#39;he is the most wanted person in Pakistan&nbsp;while top terrorist like Osama Bin Laden and Hafiz Saeed were being protected by the army,&#39; further urging officials in&nbsp;Switzerland to &quot;consider facts before considering Pakistani allegations against them&quot;.&nbsp;

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The application of the outlawed BRP leader had previously been rejected by the Switzerland immigration authorities.&nbsp;

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Bugti had, however, claimed at the beginning of this year that his case is under consideration and there was no set timeframe given by the officials.&nbsp;

It was also reported that Bugti had, on September 19, 2016, formally asked the Indian government to grant him an asylum and Indian nationality so that he could live in India and move around the world to campaign against Pakistan.&nbsp;

The report was later denied by the Indian government and the BRP.

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The decision was announced just a week after charging a lifetime entry ban on exiled Baloch leader Mehran Marri, Bugati's brother-in-law.?

Switzerland, on Wednesday, rejected the request of the exiled leader of Baloch Republican Party (BRP), Brahumdagh Bugti, to seek a political asylum, reports said. The decision was announced just a week after charging a lifetime entry ban on exiled Baloch leader Mehran Marri, Bugti's brother-in-law, according to reports by The News. Bugti took to Twitter to inform the development. "After more than seven years of waiting Switzerland has now rejected my application for political asylum," he tweeted. After more than seven years of waiting Switzerland has now rejected my application for political asylum. — Brahumdagh Bugti (@BBugti) November 22, 2017 × According to reports in The News, the application was rejected because of alleged links with 'events of terrorism, violence and militant activities'. He further claimed that 'he is the most wanted person in Pakistan while top terrorist like Osama Bin Laden and Hafiz Saeed were being protected by the army,' further urging officials in Switzerland to "consider facts before considering Pakistani allegations against them". I am still the most wanted person in Pakistan while top terrorists like Osama Bin laden, Hafiz saeed were being protected & facilitated by the Pakistan Army. Switzerland must consider these facts before considering Pakistani allegations against us. — Brahumdagh Bugti (@BBugti) November 22, 2017 × The application of the outlawed BRP leader had previously been rejected by the Switzerland immigration authorities. Also watch: Baloch leader banned from Switzerland Bugti had, however, claimed at the beginning of this year that his case is under consideration and there was no set timeframe given by the officials. It was also reported that Bugti had, on September 19, 2016, formally asked the Indian government to grant him an asylum and Indian nationality so that he could live in India and move around the world to campaign against Pakistan. The report was later denied by the Indian government and the BRP. (with inputs from ANI)

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