Ethnic conflict in Pakistan a case study of Baluchistan

Abstract

Baluchistan has been considered as the heart of Asia since the ancient times. Baluchistan has continuously been of notable concern for the global influence due to its strategic position in the warm water belt. Therefore, this topographical position of Baluchistan marks it as a geo-strategically importance for Pakistan and Internationally. After the creation of Pakistan state, Baluchistan was forcibly made part of Pakistan in 1948 but were never given proper representation and the attitude of the government was always negative towards them. Afterwards there were many revolts and the fight is still continuing. Baluchi s considers that they have been isolated and not in the mainstream of Pakistan. Even though the Baluchistan has plentiful natural resources but still due to the government s apathy, the natives of Baluchistan feel that, their assets are being misused by others to obtain profits including the external establishments and therefore could not provide employment for them or improve the level of living of the people in the province. These circumstances created a feeling of Baloch patriotism among the indigenous people. newline