The Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) has strongly rejected allegations levelled against it by the Balochistan government, calling them “baseless, fabricated and deeply irresponsible”.
In a statement, the BSAC central spokesperson said the “negative narrative” created by government representatives in a recent press conference in Quetta was “extremely alarming”, accusing officials of making serious claims “without investigation or verification”.
The spokesperson said BSAC is an active student organization working on education, academic rights and social development in Balochistan, and that attempts to malign the group were aimed at keeping Baloch students away from “their legitimate educational and constitutional rights”.
He said BSAC’s academic and cultural activities are visible across the region, with thousands of students joining the organization to advocate for their educational rights.
Initiatives such as the Balochistan Kitaab Karwaan (Book Caravan), the Baloch Literacy Campaign, book fairs and efforts highlighting the shortage of facilities in educational institutions were cited as evidence of the group’s work to promote a reading culture and improve academic conditions.
The statement said Balochistan’s education system is already “on the verge of collapse”, and that students attempting to raise their voices for improvements are often harassed or intimidated.
The spokesperson said corruption in educational institutions is “no secret”, and that those who criticize it are routinely silenced — actions he described as “equivalent to pushing Baloch students further into darkness”.
The statement said political activities in Balochistan were being restricted and freedom of expression curtailed. “Through negative propaganda, a narrative is being built against the organization and Baloch students to justify illegal restrictions on peaceful political activity,” the spokesperson said.
He said the state “fears an educated Baloch youth because they read, ask questions, criticize and think critically”, adding that students would not abandon their struggle for their educational and human rights.
“In this corrupt system, questioning and criticizing has become a crime. But Baloch youth will never give up reading, criticizing and struggling for their legitimate rights.”
Reiterating that BSAC is not involved in any illegal activity, the spokesperson said the organization’s work operates entirely within the constitutional framework and is “as clear as daylight”.
He urged government representatives to “avoid irresponsible allegations” and instead “play their role in creating a favourable environment for democratic, educational and peaceful activities in Balochistan.”