Gwadar and "˜the great game'
Certain western capitals that tow US foreign policy understand this great game well and extend hospitality to Baloch nationalist politicians, as do the US senators who sponsor resolutions in their senate, sidestepping the legally vexing question of how Nasir Khan I could, in the first place, "˜grant' Gwadar to Al Bu Sai'd of Muscat who was a "˜refugee' in the territory of the Khan of Kalat in the 18th century - an act for which Pakistan had to pay $3 million nearly a century later.
Gwadar Port: China's Midday Robbery
The Pakistani government has finally decided to take away the control of the Gwadar Port from the Port of Singapore Authority (P.S.A.) and hand it over to China. On Monday, President Asif Ali Zardari formally presided over a signing ceremony of handing over the Gwadar port to China Overseas Ports Holding Company Limited.
Hyrbyair Marri: China should not be party to disputes between the Baloch and Pakistan
In a statement issued from London, Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri said China should not act as a partner in crime with Pakistan to exploit Baloch national wealth.
For many children of Balochistan, attending school is not an option
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A damning report on the state of education in Balochistan, Pakistan's most deprived province, has revealed that 34.1% of children aged between six and 16 are not enrolled in schools.
During the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, the challenging multi-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline was approved, while a deal transferring the management of the Gwadar port from Singapore to China was also given the go-ahead.
Ready, set, start project!: Reko Diq to yield hefty profit for Balochistan
The federal cabinet used one of its final meetings to make some key decisions with potentially far-reaching implications for Islamabad's ties with Washington.
During the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, the challenging multi-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline was approved, while a deal transferring the management of the Gwadar port from Singapore to China was also given the go-ahead.
Too little too late?: Gwadar port transfer to China wins cabinet nod
The federal cabinet used one of its final meetings to make some key decisions with potentially far-reaching implications for Islamabad's ties with Washington.
During the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, the challenging multi-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline was approved, while a deal transferring the management of the Gwadar port from Singapore to China was also given the go-ahead.
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