In a conference titled “Why Balochistan Matters: The impact of China Pakistan agreements on the future of the region” which was held at International Press Club saw activists from Balochistan, Sindh and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) raising their voice against the multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which will have its serious implications on the region. The speakers also raised the issue of human rights violations in Balochistan where enforced disappearances and killings of political activists and locals are rampant. Baloch claims that Pakistan is involved in genocide of the Baloch people in the wake of exploiting resources including gas, gold and other minerals.