Friday, December 28, 2012

Is Balochistan the next Bangladesh?

Balochistan literally means 'place of the Baloch people'. It primarily comprises of four princely states - Kalat, Lasbela, Makran and Kharan, and was forcibly occupied by Pakistan after the end of British rule in 1947. The largest province of Pakistan constituting 47 of its area, Balochistan is endowed with abundant natural wealth. However, the growing dominance of Punjabis, exploitation of natural wealth and rising atrocities against Baloch people is fast leading Balochistan to follow the path of independence traveled by East Pakistan, now Bangladesh.

 




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