Balochistan, June 28 -- The continued closure of the Abdohi border crossing in Kech district of Pakistan's Balochistan has sparked growing outrage among local communities, who accuse the Pakistani state of using economic deprivation as a tool of exploitation and control, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) stated in a statement on X.

Traders, labourers, and civilians' peaceful sit-in protest against the border's closure continued for the second consecutive day. Protesters have vowed to continue until the border is reopened and their economic survival is secured.

Instead of offering dialogue or relief, Pakistani security forces reportedly used batons and threats to disperse the demonstrators. BYC condemned the use of force against unarme...