Pakistani authorities are facing mounting criticism over the continued detention of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Central Organiser Dr. Mahrang Baloch and fellow activists, with her sister, Nadia Baloch, issuing a public appeal for their immediate release.

In a video message on Saturday, Nadia condemned the detention of her sister and others under Pakistan’s controversial Maintenance of Public Order (3MPO) law. She stated that Mahrang and her companions were detained on March 22, and their legal detention period expired on June 22.

“According to law, a Review Board comprising senior judges must convene to evaluate the case and hear the detainees. No such board was ever formed,” Nadia said.

She accused authorities of violating legal procedures and extending the detention arbitrarily without issuing any formal notification. “We waited outside the jail all day, and were shown a document we weren’t allowed to copy or photograph. No official Review Board hearing took place. This is completely illegal.”

In a separate letter addressed to civil society and media, Nadia raised grave concerns about Mahrang’s health. “She’s been sick for three days, suffered severe vomiting, and received delayed medical attention. I fear her food may be tampered with,” she wrote.

She added that prison conditions were degrading, with complaints about surveillance, lack of bedding, poor food, and denial of basic rights. Nadia also alleged that internet services in Quetta were deliberately shut down to silence their voices.

Despite the physical toll, Nadia said Mahrang remains mentally resilient. “But we fear for her life. I urge everyone to speak out for her and all detained Baloch prisoners,” she pleaded.

The case has reignited human rights concerns about the treatment of political detainees in Pakistan.