The battle for the soul of Lyari
THE attention the Supreme Court (SC) has focused on the Balochistan conflict and the human rights abuses being committed there raised the expectations of the affected population.
For a credible inquiry
THE attention the Supreme Court (SC) has focused on the Balochistan conflict and the human rights abuses being committed there raised the expectations of the affected population.
The real Balochistan (Parts I, II and III)
Pervez Musharraf's article "˜Understanding Balochistan' was not only misleading, it was full of distortion of facts about Balochistan and the Baloch people. As could be expected of him, he failed to acknowledge in his article the folly of his misplaced military policies (which among other things resulted in that shameful defeat at Kargil). Nor, of course, did he apologise for the loss of lives in Balochistan. Instead, the Commando - who appears to believe that spreading of misconceptions and malicious propaganda can continue to mislead the people of Pakistan on the Balochistan issue - made a crude attempt at disinformation. He thereby sought to acquit himself, the army and the FC of the countless charges of killings, human-rights violation, disappearances, ethnic-cleansing and systematic suppression of the Baloch people.
Himalayan Mistrust
Balochistan's unheard voices gained Himalayan attention after the US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs loudly raised its concern over the appalling rights violations and systematic repression by Pakistan's ethnically-structured State apparatus against Baloch people. The hearing was followed by the introduction of a three-member bill that called for Balochistan's right to self-determination.
IPI: the Baloch perspective
By virtue of its energy resources and its location, it is key to the energy supply to South Asia, including Pakistan. The country's mounting energy crisis and the growing demand for energy security in the region have magnified Balochistan's economic and strategic importance.
Genesis of the Baloch-Islamabad conflict
Unfortunately, Islamabad's dirty policies are not just confined to exploiting Baloch wealth but the establishment is also in constant efforts to marginalise and upset the very liberal and social fabric of Baloch society
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