Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, on Wednesday 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.

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“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,” the Finnish Ministry stated.

“We commend the Government of Finland for its decision to close its embassy in Pakistan, a move reflecting deep concerns over Pak

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