Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, has lauded Finland’s decision to close its embassy in Pakistan, saying the move underscores grave concerns over Islamabad’s governance failures and deteriorating security environment. He made the remarks following the Finnish Foreign Ministry’s announcement on November 28 that the Embassies of Finland in Islamabad, Kabul and Yangon would be closed in 2026. The Finnish Ministry stated that the embassies will be closed for operational and strategic reasons, which are linked to changes in the countries’ political situation and their limited commercial and economic relations with Finland.
In a social media post Mir Baloch said, they commend the Government of Finland for its decision to close its embassy in Pakistan, a move reflecting deep concerns over Pakistan’s governance failures and security environment. He also urge other nations to reassess their diplomatic engagement where Pakistani state-linked actors misuse diplomatic platforms or undermine international norms by jeopardising global peace and security.
The human rights activist also welcomed the Afghan Government’s decision to suspend trade and close Durand Line crossings, which he said had long been exploited by Pakistani authorities and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for unauthorised movements and destabilising activities
