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London transport company removes offensive anti-Pakistan advertisements from cabs

Mostly you will find TFL comments on cuch matters within the article. This is not a big story here in UK so highly doubt independent will post a response from FO.

Excerpt from the link I posted.

Transport for London has said "Free Balochistan" adverts put up by a human rights charity must be removed from black cabs in London.

The move follows an attempt by the Pakistani government to have the adverts removed, though TFL told The Independent the advert did "not comply with our advertising guidelines"
 
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Mostly you will find TFL comments on cuch matters within the article.

Excerpt from the link I posted.

Transport for London has said "Free Balochistan" adverts put up by a human rights charity must be removed from black cabs in London.

The move follows an attempt by the Pakistani government to have the adverts removed, though TFL told The Independent the advert did "not comply with our advertising guidelines".


Any link to TfL advertising guidelines?

Nevermind, found them here:

http://content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-advertising-policy.pdf

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Clear violation of Section 3.1 (p).
 
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what percentage of residents of Baluchistan demanding such a thing.

Baloch struggle for freedom is a result of many components ranging from historical factors to contemporary developments. Some of the reasons why Balochistan want freedom from Pakistan are discussed below

Historical Reasons

Historically Balochistan was a free nation under supremacy of British crown. Founder of Pakistani state was a lawyer of the rulers of Balochistan. On 1947 Balochistan became independent from British. A stand still agreement was signed between Pakistan and Balochistan. But in 1948 Pakistan sent its army and annexed Balochistan by force. This is perceived as a betrayal by many. This has created resentment against Pakistan and its rulers among Balochs.

Ethnocultural Differences



Balochistan has nothing in common with Pakistan, culture wise. Baloch mainly identifies themselves with the Central Asian cultures. Even food, festivals, language and traditions are different from that of the Punjabi dominated Pakistani culture. In many ways Indus river plays the role of a cultural divide. Pakistan under a predominantly military rule did not try to accept and assimilate this culture to its own . In other ways there has been many instances where by they tried to destroy Baloch culture. Forcing them to study a foreign language, Urdu , is only one of many such instances.

Islamabad’s Economic Subjugation

Balochistan is one of the most resource rich regions in Pakistan. But Islamabad has refused to share this revenue with its rightful owners, the Balochs. This is in clear violation of Pakistani constitution’s Article: 161 Natural gas and hydro-electric power. Lack of control over any of its revenue generation resources (natural gas and minerals) and a very low tax base makes Balochistan a deficit income state ,even when its contribution to federal coffer is hefty. This forces Balochistan to depend on federal “aids” for meeting over 75% of it day-to-day expenses. Even Baloch’s participation in Gwadar project is curtailed by total control by Federal government. This has resulted in less development in the region, loss of political rights and aspirations and subsequent resentment among the masses.

Political High-Handedness of Islamabad

Balochistan has lost its right to self determination long time back. Many people contest this by saying that Balochistan has an elected government. But the reality is that this government is a puppet of the leaders in Islamabad. The elections are done in the presence of Pakistani military. In the name of “selective use of force” Islamabad has eliminated most of its political rivals and activists, terming them as foreign agents. Murder of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and his family, who was an ex Chief minister of Balochistan, in a military operation is only one such example. Read more about political situation in Balochistan at Swaroop Krishnan S's answer to Should India reject the democratically elected government in Baluchistan?

Lost Voices of Balochs

Balochistan has 44% of Pakistan’s total territory. But Balochs are only 5% of the total population. This makes them a minority in Pakistan. The total representation of Balochistan in National Assembly is only 17 out of 342. Thus Balochs have lost their voice in any legislations and are forced to live under the laws made for them by some Punjabis sitting in Islamabad.

Altered Demographics

Pashtun refugee influx from Afghanistan has altered the demographics of the province. Even government jobs are handed over to Punjabi youth due to lack of skilled workers. In Gwadar port the construction works are handled by Chinese engineers and workers from outside. A new township for workers are created near the old one in Gwadar which segregate Balochs from the outsiders. The new town has more facilities compared to the old town. Even the land surrounding Gwadar is acquired and sold to outsiders by corrupt Federal government officials. Thus Balochs became minority in their own homeland.

Pakistan's Balochs Fear Minority Status in Their Own Province

Neglected Education Sector

Educational sector of Balochistan is in shambles. Islamabad has never cared to create infrastructure for the education of Balochs. This resulted in many unskilled people in the region. So most of the high paying government jobs are given to educated Punjabi youth. This resulted in Balochs living in their own land as outliers devoid of any opportunities. This is another reason why Balochistan want to separate from Pakistan.

Ethnic Cleansing of Minorities

Ethnic cleansing is not unheard of in Pakistan. But this has spread to Balochistan also in the recent years. Just like in other parts of Pakistan , religious fundamentalist forces aiming at the homogenisation of the society has conducted targeted killings of minorities. Many international agencies have unearthed the role of Pakistan’s military-intelligence complex in these acts. This has created a sense of fear in the minds of Baloch people. Also Baloch’s don’t want their secular and tolerant culture to be corrupted further by the influence of fundamentalists from Pakistan. This also motivates them to want freedom from Pakistan.

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan worried over mass migration of Hindus from Balochistan | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Gunmen target minority sect in Pakistan

Presence of Military


Pakistan started its rule over Balochistan with its military. Pakistan uses its military to maintain law and order in the region. This has created a sense of alienation. The brutalities committed by military on the citizens of Balochistan has crossed all the thresholds. These human rights violations even resulted in Pakistan getting reprimanded by the international community. After the advent of Chinese, Pakistan’s military has worked as henchmen who are payed to protect Chinese interests in Baloch soil.

Balochistan military operations

Humans Without Rights


Pakistan’s military occupation of Balochistan started in 1948. Since then there have been 5 waves of struggles. Most of these were brutally suppressed by Pakistani Military. This led to many human rights violations. Many international agencies have time and again reported about the gross mishandling of the human rights at the hands of Pakistani Military on the behest of government in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. But till now Pakistan has failed to resolve the matters democratically using political tools. Such level of inhuman treatment meted out on the citizens can be another reason why Balochs ask for freedom from Pakistan’s occupation.

HRW annual report and Human Rights violations in Balochistan

Conclusion

Baloch freedom struggle is a result of the indignation of people towards the Pakistani establishment. If Pakistan continues to neglect the dreams and aspirations of Balochs, it may not be able to avoid its impending Balkanisation. If there are no visible changes on the ground, Baloch freedom struggle will be the swan song of Pakistan
 
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Baloch struggle for freedom is a result of many components ranging from historical factors to contemporary developments. Some of the reasons why Balochistan want freedom from Pakistan are discussed below

Historical Reasons

Historically Balochistan was a free nation under supremacy of British crown. Founder of Pakistani state was a lawyer of the rulers of Balochistan. On 1947 Balochistan became independent from British. A stand still agreement was signed between Pakistan and Balochistan. But in 1948 Pakistan sent its army and annexed Balochistan by force. This is perceived as a betrayal by many. This has created resentment against Pakistan and its rulers among Balochs.

Ethnocultural Differences



Balochistan has nothing in common with Pakistan, culture wise. Baloch mainly identifies themselves with the Central Asian cultures. Even food, festivals, language and traditions are different from that of the Punjabi dominated Pakistani culture. In many ways Indus river plays the role of a cultural divide. Pakistan under a predominantly military rule did not try to accept and assimilate this culture to its own . In other ways there has been many instances where by they tried to destroy Baloch culture. Forcing them to study a foreign language, Urdu , is only one of many such instances.

Islamabad’s Economic Subjugation

Balochistan is one of the most resource rich regions in Pakistan. But Islamabad has refused to share this revenue with its rightful owners, the Balochs. This is in clear violation of Pakistani constitution’s Article: 161 Natural gas and hydro-electric power. Lack of control over any of its revenue generation resources (natural gas and minerals) and a very low tax base makes Balochistan a deficit income state ,even when its contribution to federal coffer is hefty. This forces Balochistan to depend on federal “aids” for meeting over 75% of it day-to-day expenses. Even Baloch’s participation in Gwadar project is curtailed by total control by Federal government. This has resulted in less development in the region, loss of political rights and aspirations and subsequent resentment among the masses.

Political High-Handedness of Islamabad

Balochistan has lost its right to self determination long time back. Many people contest this by saying that Balochistan has an elected government. But the reality is that this government is a puppet of the leaders in Islamabad. The elections are done in the presence of Pakistani military. In the name of “selective use of force” Islamabad has eliminated most of its political rivals and activists, terming them as foreign agents. Murder of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and his family, who was an ex Chief minister of Balochistan, in a military operation is only one such example. Read more about political situation in Balochistan at Swaroop Krishnan S's answer to Should India reject the democratically elected government in Baluchistan?

Lost Voices of Balochs

Balochistan has 44% of Pakistan’s total territory. But Balochs are only 5% of the total population. This makes them a minority in Pakistan. The total representation of Balochistan in National Assembly is only 17 out of 342. Thus Balochs have lost their voice in any legislations and are forced to live under the laws made for them by some Punjabis sitting in Islamabad.

Altered Demographics

Pashtun refugee influx from Afghanistan has altered the demographics of the province. Even government jobs are handed over to Punjabi youth due to lack of skilled workers. In Gwadar port the construction works are handled by Chinese engineers and workers from outside. A new township for workers are created near the old one in Gwadar which segregate Balochs from the outsiders. The new town has more facilities compared to the old town. Even the land surrounding Gwadar is acquired and sold to outsiders by corrupt Federal government officials. Thus Balochs became minority in their own homeland.

Pakistan's Balochs Fear Minority Status in Their Own Province

Neglected Education Sector

Educational sector of Balochistan is in shambles. Islamabad has never cared to create infrastructure for the education of Balochs. This resulted in many unskilled people in the region. So most of the high paying government jobs are given to educated Punjabi youth. This resulted in Balochs living in their own land as outliers devoid of any opportunities. This is another reason why Balochistan want to separate from Pakistan.

Ethnic Cleansing of Minorities

Ethnic cleansing is not unheard of in Pakistan. But this has spread to Balochistan also in the recent years. Just like in other parts of Pakistan , religious fundamentalist forces aiming at the homogenisation of the society has conducted targeted killings of minorities. Many international agencies have unearthed the role of Pakistan’s military-intelligence complex in these acts. This has created a sense of fear in the minds of Baloch people. Also Baloch’s don’t want their secular and tolerant culture to be corrupted further by the influence of fundamentalists from Pakistan. This also motivates them to want freedom from Pakistan.

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan worried over mass migration of Hindus from Balochistan | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Gunmen target minority sect in Pakistan

Presence of Military


Pakistan started its rule over Balochistan with its military. Pakistan uses its military to maintain law and order in the region. This has created a sense of alienation. The brutalities committed by military on the citizens of Balochistan has crossed all the thresholds. These human rights violations even resulted in Pakistan getting reprimanded by the international community. After the advent of Chinese, Pakistan’s military has worked as henchmen who are payed to protect Chinese interests in Baloch soil.

Balochistan military operations

Humans Without Rights


Pakistan’s military occupation of Balochistan started in 1948. Since then there have been 5 waves of struggles. Most of these were brutally suppressed by Pakistani Military. This led to many human rights violations. Many international agencies have time and again reported about the gross mishandling of the human rights at the hands of Pakistani Military on the behest of government in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. But till now Pakistan has failed to resolve the matters democratically using political tools. Such level of inhuman treatment meted out on the citizens can be another reason why Balochs ask for freedom from Pakistan’s occupation.

HRW annual report and Human Rights violations in Balochistan

Conclusion

Baloch freedom struggle is a result of the indignation of people towards the Pakistani establishment. If Pakistan continues to neglect the dreams and aspirations of Balochs, it may not be able to avoid its impending Balkanisation. If there are no visible changes on the ground, Baloch freedom struggle will be the swan song of Pakistan
I have no interest is reading your copy paste jobs or flat out lies.
 
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Baloch struggle for freedom is a result of many components ranging from historical factors to contemporary developments. Some of the reasons why Balochistan want freedom from Pakistan are discussed below

Historical Reasons

Historically Balochistan was a free nation under supremacy of British crown. Founder of Pakistani state was a lawyer of the rulers of Balochistan. On 1947 Balochistan became independent from British. A stand still agreement was signed between Pakistan and Balochistan. But in 1948 Pakistan sent its army and annexed Balochistan by force. This is perceived as a betrayal by many. This has created resentment against Pakistan and its rulers among Balochs.

Ethnocultural Differences



Balochistan has nothing in common with Pakistan, culture wise. Baloch mainly identifies themselves with the Central Asian cultures. Even food, festivals, language and traditions are different from that of the Punjabi dominated Pakistani culture. In many ways Indus river plays the role of a cultural divide. Pakistan under a predominantly military rule did not try to accept and assimilate this culture to its own . In other ways there has been many instances where by they tried to destroy Baloch culture. Forcing them to study a foreign language, Urdu , is only one of many such instances.

Islamabad’s Economic Subjugation

Balochistan is one of the most resource rich regions in Pakistan. But Islamabad has refused to share this revenue with its rightful owners, the Balochs. This is in clear violation of Pakistani constitution’s Article: 161 Natural gas and hydro-electric power. Lack of control over any of its revenue generation resources (natural gas and minerals) and a very low tax base makes Balochistan a deficit income state ,even when its contribution to federal coffer is hefty. This forces Balochistan to depend on federal “aids” for meeting over 75% of it day-to-day expenses. Even Baloch’s participation in Gwadar project is curtailed by total control by Federal government. This has resulted in less development in the region, loss of political rights and aspirations and subsequent resentment among the masses.

Political High-Handedness of Islamabad

Balochistan has lost its right to self determination long time back. Many people contest this by saying that Balochistan has an elected government. But the reality is that this government is a puppet of the leaders in Islamabad. The elections are done in the presence of Pakistani military. In the name of “selective use of force” Islamabad has eliminated most of its political rivals and activists, terming them as foreign agents. Murder of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and his family, who was an ex Chief minister of Balochistan, in a military operation is only one such example. Read more about political situation in Balochistan at Swaroop Krishnan S's answer to Should India reject the democratically elected government in Baluchistan?

Lost Voices of Balochs

Balochistan has 44% of Pakistan’s total territory. But Balochs are only 5% of the total population. This makes them a minority in Pakistan. The total representation of Balochistan in National Assembly is only 17 out of 342. Thus Balochs have lost their voice in any legislations and are forced to live under the laws made for them by some Punjabis sitting in Islamabad.

Altered Demographics

Pashtun refugee influx from Afghanistan has altered the demographics of the province. Even government jobs are handed over to Punjabi youth due to lack of skilled workers. In Gwadar port the construction works are handled by Chinese engineers and workers from outside. A new township for workers are created near the old one in Gwadar which segregate Balochs from the outsiders. The new town has more facilities compared to the old town. Even the land surrounding Gwadar is acquired and sold to outsiders by corrupt Federal government officials. Thus Balochs became minority in their own homeland.

Pakistan's Balochs Fear Minority Status in Their Own Province

Neglected Education Sector

Educational sector of Balochistan is in shambles. Islamabad has never cared to create infrastructure for the education of Balochs. This resulted in many unskilled people in the region. So most of the high paying government jobs are given to educated Punjabi youth. This resulted in Balochs living in their own land as outliers devoid of any opportunities. This is another reason why Balochistan want to separate from Pakistan.

Ethnic Cleansing of Minorities

Ethnic cleansing is not unheard of in Pakistan. But this has spread to Balochistan also in the recent years. Just like in other parts of Pakistan , religious fundamentalist forces aiming at the homogenisation of the society has conducted targeted killings of minorities. Many international agencies have unearthed the role of Pakistan’s military-intelligence complex in these acts. This has created a sense of fear in the minds of Baloch people. Also Baloch’s don’t want their secular and tolerant culture to be corrupted further by the influence of fundamentalists from Pakistan. This also motivates them to want freedom from Pakistan.

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan worried over mass migration of Hindus from Balochistan | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Gunmen target minority sect in Pakistan

Presence of Military


Pakistan started its rule over Balochistan with its military. Pakistan uses its military to maintain law and order in the region. This has created a sense of alienation. The brutalities committed by military on the citizens of Balochistan has crossed all the thresholds. These human rights violations even resulted in Pakistan getting reprimanded by the international community. After the advent of Chinese, Pakistan’s military has worked as henchmen who are payed to protect Chinese interests in Baloch soil.

Balochistan military operations

Humans Without Rights


Pakistan’s military occupation of Balochistan started in 1948. Since then there have been 5 waves of struggles. Most of these were brutally suppressed by Pakistani Military. This led to many human rights violations. Many international agencies have time and again reported about the gross mishandling of the human rights at the hands of Pakistani Military on the behest of government in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. But till now Pakistan has failed to resolve the matters democratically using political tools. Such level of inhuman treatment meted out on the citizens can be another reason why Balochs ask for freedom from Pakistan’s occupation.

HRW annual report and Human Rights violations in Balochistan

Conclusion

Baloch freedom struggle is a result of the indignation of people towards the Pakistani establishment. If Pakistan continues to neglect the dreams and aspirations of Balochs, it may not be able to avoid its impending Balkanisation. If there are no visible changes on the ground, Baloch freedom struggle will be the swan song of Pakistan
lol nothing..baloch and pushtoons have everything in common
indians and baloch have nothing in common
baloch are not the outright majority in balochistan even if we assume that all balochs are against pakistan
 
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Baloch struggle for freedom is a result of many components ranging from historical factors to contemporary developments. Some of the reasons why Balochistan want freedom from Pakistan are discussed below

Historical Reasons

Historically Balochistan was a free nation under supremacy of British crown. Founder of Pakistani state was a lawyer of the rulers of Balochistan. On 1947 Balochistan became independent from British. A stand still agreement was signed between Pakistan and Balochistan. But in 1948 Pakistan sent its army and annexed Balochistan by force. This is perceived as a betrayal by many. This has created resentment against Pakistan and its rulers among Balochs.

Ethnocultural Differences



Balochistan has nothing in common with Pakistan, culture wise. Baloch mainly identifies themselves with the Central Asian cultures. Even food, festivals, language and traditions are different from that of the Punjabi dominated Pakistani culture. In many ways Indus river plays the role of a cultural divide. Pakistan under a predominantly military rule did not try to accept and assimilate this culture to its own . In other ways there has been many instances where by they tried to destroy Baloch culture. Forcing them to study a foreign language, Urdu , is only one of many such instances.

Islamabad’s Economic Subjugation

Balochistan is one of the most resource rich regions in Pakistan. But Islamabad has refused to share this revenue with its rightful owners, the Balochs. This is in clear violation of Pakistani constitution’s Article: 161 Natural gas and hydro-electric power. Lack of control over any of its revenue generation resources (natural gas and minerals) and a very low tax base makes Balochistan a deficit income state ,even when its contribution to federal coffer is hefty. This forces Balochistan to depend on federal “aids” for meeting over 75% of it day-to-day expenses. Even Baloch’s participation in Gwadar project is curtailed by total control by Federal government. This has resulted in less development in the region, loss of political rights and aspirations and subsequent resentment among the masses.

Political High-Handedness of Islamabad

Balochistan has lost its right to self determination long time back. Many people contest this by saying that Balochistan has an elected government. But the reality is that this government is a puppet of the leaders in Islamabad. The elections are done in the presence of Pakistani military. In the name of “selective use of force” Islamabad has eliminated most of its political rivals and activists, terming them as foreign agents. Murder of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and his family, who was an ex Chief minister of Balochistan, in a military operation is only one such example. Read more about political situation in Balochistan at Swaroop Krishnan S's answer to Should India reject the democratically elected government in Baluchistan?

Lost Voices of Balochs

Balochistan has 44% of Pakistan’s total territory. But Balochs are only 5% of the total population. This makes them a minority in Pakistan. The total representation of Balochistan in National Assembly is only 17 out of 342. Thus Balochs have lost their voice in any legislations and are forced to live under the laws made for them by some Punjabis sitting in Islamabad.

Altered Demographics

Pashtun refugee influx from Afghanistan has altered the demographics of the province. Even government jobs are handed over to Punjabi youth due to lack of skilled workers. In Gwadar port the construction works are handled by Chinese engineers and workers from outside. A new township for workers are created near the old one in Gwadar which segregate Balochs from the outsiders. The new town has more facilities compared to the old town. Even the land surrounding Gwadar is acquired and sold to outsiders by corrupt Federal government officials. Thus Balochs became minority in their own homeland.

Pakistan's Balochs Fear Minority Status in Their Own Province

Neglected Education Sector

Educational sector of Balochistan is in shambles. Islamabad has never cared to create infrastructure for the education of Balochs. This resulted in many unskilled people in the region. So most of the high paying government jobs are given to educated Punjabi youth. This resulted in Balochs living in their own land as outliers devoid of any opportunities. This is another reason why Balochistan want to separate from Pakistan.

Ethnic Cleansing of Minorities

Ethnic cleansing is not unheard of in Pakistan. But this has spread to Balochistan also in the recent years. Just like in other parts of Pakistan , religious fundamentalist forces aiming at the homogenisation of the society has conducted targeted killings of minorities. Many international agencies have unearthed the role of Pakistan’s military-intelligence complex in these acts. This has created a sense of fear in the minds of Baloch people. Also Baloch’s don’t want their secular and tolerant culture to be corrupted further by the influence of fundamentalists from Pakistan. This also motivates them to want freedom from Pakistan.

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan worried over mass migration of Hindus from Balochistan | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Gunmen target minority sect in Pakistan

Presence of Military


Pakistan started its rule over Balochistan with its military. Pakistan uses its military to maintain law and order in the region. This has created a sense of alienation. The brutalities committed by military on the citizens of Balochistan has crossed all the thresholds. These human rights violations even resulted in Pakistan getting reprimanded by the international community. After the advent of Chinese, Pakistan’s military has worked as henchmen who are payed to protect Chinese interests in Baloch soil.

Balochistan military operations

Humans Without Rights


Pakistan’s military occupation of Balochistan started in 1948. Since then there have been 5 waves of struggles. Most of these were brutally suppressed by Pakistani Military. This led to many human rights violations. Many international agencies have time and again reported about the gross mishandling of the human rights at the hands of Pakistani Military on the behest of government in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. But till now Pakistan has failed to resolve the matters democratically using political tools. Such level of inhuman treatment meted out on the citizens can be another reason why Balochs ask for freedom from Pakistan’s occupation.

HRW annual report and Human Rights violations in Balochistan

Conclusion

Baloch freedom struggle is a result of the indignation of people towards the Pakistani establishment. If Pakistan continues to neglect the dreams and aspirations of Balochs, it may not be able to avoid its impending Balkanisation. If there are no visible changes on the ground, Baloch freedom struggle will be the swan song of Pakistan


what a load of shit! writing manure costs nothing.
 
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If interest for a ‘free Balochistan’ is so low, as you state, why did Pakistan government even bother protesting over a handful of ads displayed on London taxis? Why is so Pakistan so sensitive about Balochistan if there's little chance of anything happening. Sounds like insecurity to me.

Da3n!!! Are you for real or acting like...

You don't get it? It is to register protest so that Pakistan have right to preference in case of any legal issues and also to later silence the opponent party in this case UK. Secondly to thrash indian investment in these ads, this move made indian investors loose their $$. Thirdly to show BLA terrorists who is the boss and the father here.

As for Balochs surrendering en masse and applying jobs. We have seen this scenario before. Balochistan has always been a restive province, with or without India’s involvement. Balochs often complain of neglect and Pakistan government has offered them one palliative after another for years, only to neglect them later. Perhaps this time it will be different with CPEC. But we shall see.

Agreed partially with you. The past govts were ridiculously corrupt and in order to generate their wealth they looted Pakistani money instead of investing it in under developed regions like Balochistan, Waziristan, etc. That gave the Nawabs in Balochistan the opportunity to build up their politics. Situation today is very different, firstly the media is very bold, secondly Army is very focused on these areas because Waziristan was secured after tremendous loss of lives including Pak Army soldiers and civilians whereas Balochistan has the crown of CPEC, Army cannot let these regions fail. Nawaz even won the election in Balochistan but he let Baloch nationalist parties form their govts. And it is only Pakistan and Pakistani who has to see what happens next, nobody else.

Why don't they free Baluchistan if Baluchi people demanding it..better go for referendum...

Why don't you free khalistan, assam, nagaland, tamiaddu, manipur, South tibet, etc?

Baloch struggle for freedom is a result of many components ranging from historical factors to contemporary developments. Some of the reasons why Balochistan want freedom from Pakistan are discussed below

Historical Reasons

Historically Balochistan was a free nation under supremacy of British crown. Founder of Pakistani state was a lawyer of the rulers of Balochistan. On 1947 Balochistan became independent from British. A stand still agreement was signed between Pakistan and Balochistan. But in 1948 Pakistan sent its army and annexed Balochistan by force. This is perceived as a betrayal by many. This has created resentment against Pakistan and its rulers among Balochs.

Ethnocultural Differences



Balochistan has nothing in common with Pakistan, culture wise. Baloch mainly identifies themselves with the Central Asian cultures. Even food, festivals, language and traditions are different from that of the Punjabi dominated Pakistani culture. In many ways Indus river plays the role of a cultural divide. Pakistan under a predominantly military rule did not try to accept and assimilate this culture to its own . In other ways there has been many instances where by they tried to destroy Baloch culture. Forcing them to study a foreign language, Urdu , is only one of many such instances.

Islamabad’s Economic Subjugation

Balochistan is one of the most resource rich regions in Pakistan. But Islamabad has refused to share this revenue with its rightful owners, the Balochs. This is in clear violation of Pakistani constitution’s Article: 161 Natural gas and hydro-electric power. Lack of control over any of its revenue generation resources (natural gas and minerals) and a very low tax base makes Balochistan a deficit income state ,even when its contribution to federal coffer is hefty. This forces Balochistan to depend on federal “aids” for meeting over 75% of it day-to-day expenses. Even Baloch’s participation in Gwadar project is curtailed by total control by Federal government. This has resulted in less development in the region, loss of political rights and aspirations and subsequent resentment among the masses.

Political High-Handedness of Islamabad

Balochistan has lost its right to self determination long time back. Many people contest this by saying that Balochistan has an elected government. But the reality is that this government is a puppet of the leaders in Islamabad. The elections are done in the presence of Pakistani military. In the name of “selective use of force” Islamabad has eliminated most of its political rivals and activists, terming them as foreign agents. Murder of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and his family, who was an ex Chief minister of Balochistan, in a military operation is only one such example. Read more about political situation in Balochistan at Swaroop Krishnan S's answer to Should India reject the democratically elected government in Baluchistan?

Lost Voices of Balochs

Balochistan has 44% of Pakistan’s total territory. But Balochs are only 5% of the total population. This makes them a minority in Pakistan. The total representation of Balochistan in National Assembly is only 17 out of 342. Thus Balochs have lost their voice in any legislations and are forced to live under the laws made for them by some Punjabis sitting in Islamabad.

Altered Demographics

Pashtun refugee influx from Afghanistan has altered the demographics of the province. Even government jobs are handed over to Punjabi youth due to lack of skilled workers. In Gwadar port the construction works are handled by Chinese engineers and workers from outside. A new township for workers are created near the old one in Gwadar which segregate Balochs from the outsiders. The new town has more facilities compared to the old town. Even the land surrounding Gwadar is acquired and sold to outsiders by corrupt Federal government officials. Thus Balochs became minority in their own homeland.

Pakistan's Balochs Fear Minority Status in Their Own Province

Neglected Education Sector

Educational sector of Balochistan is in shambles. Islamabad has never cared to create infrastructure for the education of Balochs. This resulted in many unskilled people in the region. So most of the high paying government jobs are given to educated Punjabi youth. This resulted in Balochs living in their own land as outliers devoid of any opportunities. This is another reason why Balochistan want to separate from Pakistan.

Ethnic Cleansing of Minorities

Ethnic cleansing is not unheard of in Pakistan. But this has spread to Balochistan also in the recent years. Just like in other parts of Pakistan , religious fundamentalist forces aiming at the homogenisation of the society has conducted targeted killings of minorities. Many international agencies have unearthed the role of Pakistan’s military-intelligence complex in these acts. This has created a sense of fear in the minds of Baloch people. Also Baloch’s don’t want their secular and tolerant culture to be corrupted further by the influence of fundamentalists from Pakistan. This also motivates them to want freedom from Pakistan.

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan worried over mass migration of Hindus from Balochistan | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

Gunmen target minority sect in Pakistan

Presence of Military


Pakistan started its rule over Balochistan with its military. Pakistan uses its military to maintain law and order in the region. This has created a sense of alienation. The brutalities committed by military on the citizens of Balochistan has crossed all the thresholds. These human rights violations even resulted in Pakistan getting reprimanded by the international community. After the advent of Chinese, Pakistan’s military has worked as henchmen who are payed to protect Chinese interests in Baloch soil.

Balochistan military operations

Humans Without Rights


Pakistan’s military occupation of Balochistan started in 1948. Since then there have been 5 waves of struggles. Most of these were brutally suppressed by Pakistani Military. This led to many human rights violations. Many international agencies have time and again reported about the gross mishandling of the human rights at the hands of Pakistani Military on the behest of government in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. But till now Pakistan has failed to resolve the matters democratically using political tools. Such level of inhuman treatment meted out on the citizens can be another reason why Balochs ask for freedom from Pakistan’s occupation.

HRW annual report and Human Rights violations in Balochistan

Conclusion

Baloch freedom struggle is a result of the indignation of people towards the Pakistani establishment. If Pakistan continues to neglect the dreams and aspirations of Balochs, it may not be able to avoid its impending Balkanisation. If there are no visible changes on the ground, Baloch freedom struggle will be the swan song of Pakistan

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Baloch struggle for freedom is a result of many components ranging from historical factors to contemporary developments. Some of the reasons why Balochistan want freedom from Pakistan are discussed below

Historical Reasons

Historically Balochistan was a free nation under supremacy of British crown. Founder of Pakistani state was a lawyer of the rulers of Balochistan. On 1947 Balochistan became independent from British. A stand still agreement was signed between Pakistan and Balochistan. But in 1948 Pakistan sent its army and annexed Balochistan by force. This is perceived as a betrayal by many. This has created resentment against Pakistan and its rulers among Balochs.

Ethnocultural Differences



Balochistan has nothing in common with Pakistan, culture wise. Baloch mainly identifies themselves with the Central Asian cultures. Even food, festivals, language and traditions are different from that of the Punjabi dominated Pakistani culture. In many ways Indus river plays the role of a cultural divide. Pakistan under a predominantly military rule did not try to accept and assimilate this culture to its own . In other ways there has been many instances where by they tried to destroy Baloch culture. Forcing them to study a foreign language, Urdu , is only one of many such instances.

Islamabad’s Economic Subjugation

Balochistan is one of the most resource rich regions in Pakistan. But Islamabad has refused to share this revenue with its rightful owners, the Balochs. This is in clear violation of Pakistani constitution’s Article: 161 Natural gas and hydro-electric power. Lack of control over any of its revenue generation resources (natural gas and minerals) and a very low tax base makes Balochistan a deficit income state ,even when its contribution to federal coffer is hefty. This forces Balochistan to depend on federal “aids” for meeting over 75% of it day-to-day expenses. Even Baloch’s participation in Gwadar project is curtailed by total control by Federal government. This has resulted in less development in the region, loss of political rights and aspirations and subsequent resentment among the masses.

Political High-Handedness of Islamabad

Balochistan has lost its right to self determination long time back. Many people contest this by saying that Balochistan has an elected government. But the reality is that this government is a puppet of the leaders in Islamabad. The elections are done in the presence of Pakistani military. In the name of “selective use of force” Islamabad has eliminated most of its political rivals and activists, terming them as foreign agents. Murder of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and his family, who was an ex Chief minister of Balochistan, in a military operation is only one such example. Read more about political situation in Balochistan at Swaroop Krishnan S's answer to Should India reject the democratically elected government in Baluchistan?

Lost Voices of Balochs

Balochistan has 44% of Pakistan’s total territory. But Balochs are only 5% of the total population. This makes them a minority in Pakistan. The total representation of Balochistan in National Assembly is only 17 out of 342. Thus Balochs have lost their voice in any legislations and are forced to live under the laws made for them by some Punjabis sitting in Islamabad.

Altered Demographics

Pashtun refugee influx from Afghanistan has altered the demographics of the province. Even government jobs are handed over to Punjabi youth due to lack of skilled workers. In Gwadar port the construction works are handled by Chinese engineers and workers from outside. A new township for workers are created near the old one in Gwadar which segregate Balochs from the outsiders. The new town has more facilities compared to the old town. Even the land surrounding Gwadar is acquired and sold to outsiders by corrupt Federal government officials. Thus Balochs became minority in their own homeland.

Pakistan's Balochs Fear Minority Status in Their Own Province

Neglected Education Sector

Educational sector of Balochistan is in shambles. Islamabad has never cared to create infrastructure for the education of Balochs. This resulted in many unskilled people in the region. So most of the high paying government jobs are given to educated Punjabi youth. This resulted in Balochs living in their own land as outliers devoid of any opportunities. This is another reason why Balochistan want to separate from Pakistan.

Ethnic Cleansing of Minorities

Ethnic cleansing is not unheard of in Pakistan. But this has spread to Balochistan also in the recent years. Just like in other parts of Pakistan , religious fundamentalist forces aiming at the homogenisation of the society has conducted targeted killings of minorities. Many international agencies have unearthed the role of Pakistan’s military-intelligence complex in these acts. This has created a sense of fear in the minds of Baloch people. Also Baloch’s don’t want their secular and tolerant culture to be corrupted further by the influence of fundamentalists from Pakistan. This also motivates them to want freedom from Pakistan.

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Presence of Military


Pakistan started its rule over Balochistan with its military. Pakistan uses its military to maintain law and order in the region. This has created a sense of alienation. The brutalities committed by military on the citizens of Balochistan has crossed all the thresholds. These human rights violations even resulted in Pakistan getting reprimanded by the international community. After the advent of Chinese, Pakistan’s military has worked as henchmen who are payed to protect Chinese interests in Baloch soil.

Balochistan military operations

Humans Without Rights


Pakistan’s military occupation of Balochistan started in 1948. Since then there have been 5 waves of struggles. Most of these were brutally suppressed by Pakistani Military. This led to many human rights violations. Many international agencies have time and again reported about the gross mishandling of the human rights at the hands of Pakistani Military on the behest of government in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. But till now Pakistan has failed to resolve the matters democratically using political tools. Such level of inhuman treatment meted out on the citizens can be another reason why Balochs ask for freedom from Pakistan’s occupation.

HRW annual report and Human Rights violations in Balochistan

Conclusion

Baloch freedom struggle is a result of the indignation of people towards the Pakistani establishment. If Pakistan continues to neglect the dreams and aspirations of Balochs, it may not be able to avoid its impending Balkanisation. If there are no visible changes on the ground, Baloch freedom struggle will be the swan song of Pakistan

What do kashmiris have in common with indian? Sikhs have more in common with Pakistani people. South indians have more in common with people of Sri lanka
Indian Balkanization is more possible, since it happened earlier in 1947. So u guys shud worry about India more then Pakistan
I do agree with some part of conclusion that Islamabad have been ignoring Balochistan for long and there definitely need to be a change. Balochistan people have rights as well. One example is whole Pakistan enjoyy sui Gas and areas where it originates from have no gas lines still
 
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