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The Baloch People's Congress (BPC) has leveled serious allegations against Pakistan regarding the supply of weapons to Sudan. The organization has demanded an independent investigation by the United Nations and the African Union. The BPC claims that these arms exports fuel the conflict in Sudan while simultaneously bolstering the Pakistani military. The Baloch People's Congress—along with affiliated Baloch, Pashtun, and Sindhi organizations and activists—has accused the Pakistan Army of supplying weapons and military equipment to Sudan. The organization asserts that this alleged arms supply could exacerbate the ongoing conflict in Sudan, while the proceeds could strengthen Pakistan's own military activities. In a statement, the BPC noted that the Pakistan-made 'Mohafiz-V' armored vehicle was recently spotted at a military parade in Sudan. According to the organization, this marks the first time the vehicle's presence has been publicly revealed. Have major Pakistani weapons reached Sudan? According to reports, this vehicle is manufactured by HIT Armour, a subsidiary of the Pakistani state-owned enterprise Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT). The organization alleged that this supply of armored vehicles could be part of a broader military cooperation agreement. Reports suggest this deal may also include YIHA-III suicide drones, Shahpar-2 drones, K-8 Karakorum aircraft, and Chinese-made air defense systems. The BPC also cited reports indicating that the military equipment reached Sudan via Saudi Arabia, although clear details regarding the scale and funding of this alleged deal remain unavailable. BPC levels further allegations against Pakistan According to the BPC, some expert reports had previously indicated that a proposed arms deal worth approximately US$ 1.5 billion had stalled after Saudi Arabia withdrew its financial support. However, the organization maintains that the sighting of Pakistani military equipment in Sudan suggests that at least some aspects of this cooperation have been implemented. The organization further alleged that the Pakistan Army has a history of using advanced weaponry against civilians in Baloch and Pashtun regions. The BPC claims that proceeds from arms exports could be used to perpetrate atrocities against Baloch, Sindhi, and Pashtun populations. Thousands dead in ongoing Sudan conflict The BPC also expressed concern regarding the humanitarian situation in Sudan. According to the organization, the conflict—which began in April 2023—has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. Reports recently emerged of 77 deaths in Sudan due to drone strikes. The BPC states that the arrival of further military equipment in Sudan could escalate the conflict and undermine peace efforts. Appealing to the international community, the BPC has demanded an immediate halt to the alleged supply of Pakistani arms. The organization has also called for an independent investigation into this alleged military cooperation, its funding, and the intermediaries involved.