The Baloch perspective
Pakistan's mounting energy crisis and the growing demand for energy security in the region have magnified Balochistan's economic and strategic importance. As a result, in each and every significant agreement signed between Beijing, Islamabad and Tehran, Balochistan is the centre of attention.
The truth about Balochistan, Part II
The power-hungry sardars and nawabs widely visible on Balochistan's political scene are a by-product of the establishment's long-term policies. These sardars derive their legitimacy from the civil-military establishment, and they misrepresent the Baloch people's political aspirations.
The truth about Balochistan, Part I
The first universities, schools and other centres of learning in Balochistan were established by moderate and nationalist Baloch tribal chiefs who were staunch opponents of colonial rule in the Subcontinent, particularly in Balochistan.
A snapshot of Balochistan
Balochistan faces a multitude of problems, including worsening human rights violations, economic stagnation, Talibanisation, sectarian targeted killings, political assassinations, abductions for ransom, mass migration, deteriorating health and education infrastructures, mismanagement of natural resources, skyrocketing corruption, bad governance and institutional breakdown. These issues combined have brought the province to the verge of total collapse.
Balochistan "” ballot or the bullet?
Recent revelations about the 2008 elections in Balochistan also confirm how pro-establishment candidates were flooded with "money and support" by the security apparatus.
Balochistan after Bugti
Let's look at the situation in Dera Bugti, which is no longer a liveable place...Impoverished Balochistan is also famous for establishment-backed filthy corrupt politicians.
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