Old Balochistan Province

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News about Balochistan became part of Pakistan from newspaper of Date: 1st July 1947.

 

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Near Quetta, Balochistan, 1985 (c).

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Baloch Farmer, Balochistan 1980.

Moments before I took the photograph, this farmer was working his field, separating the chaff from the wheat. The detail in the strands of the fabric in his turban and the similar pattern in his vest caught my eye. The red jewel in his gold ring becomes a delicate focal point.

© Steve McCurry / Cavalier Galleries

 

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Political activities in Baluchistan in early days of Pakistan.

 

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Hajj by road from Pakistan in 1970s...

 

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Kalat Fort "Meeri" The Residence Of Khan Of Kalat, Balochistan, 1900's (c).

 

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Bostan Railway Junction, Station, Pishin, near Quetta, Balochistan.

Served Bostan--Zhob and Bostan--Chaman lines from Quetta

Altitude: 5,226 feet

 

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"A Map of Beloochistan & Sinde"
7th Bombay Native Infantry 1814 CE

When British had Completed their Survey of Balochistan. Routes travelled by Capt Christie and Lieut Pottinger and others have been marked.

 

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Mastung road 1950s.

 

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Quetta, 1960's

 

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Fort Sandeman, Zhob, Balochistan in 1930's

 

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Bus Services Quetta to Mastung in 1960's.

 

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The Residency, Ziarat c.1930's.....

 

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Fort Sandeman Zhob Balochistan, 1930's (c).

Sandeman Fort, also known as Zhob Fort is a fortress and a military garrison situated in Zhob District, Baluchistan. It was built in 1890 and is named after British administrator, Robert Groves Sandeman, who pacified the region. It was built by the British in 1890.

Prior to stationing of British troops in the area, the name of the city was Appozai, which was renamed as Fort Sandeman after British administrator Robert Sandeman who pacified the region. In 1976, it was renamed as Zhob by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

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Gwadar in 1935

 

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Baloch Letter Writer's, Quetta, Balochistan.
Year: c1900.

 

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Bruce Road, Quetta, Balochistan, 1900's (c).

Fort Sandeman Zhob Balochistan, 1930's (c).

Sandeman Fort, also known as Zhob Fort is a fortress and a military garrison situated in Zhob District, Baluchistan. It was built in 1890 and is named after British administrator, Robert Groves Sandeman, who pacified the region. It was built by the British in 1890. Prior to stationing of British troops in the area, the name of the city was Appozai, which was renamed as Fort Sandeman after British administrator Robert Sandeman who pacified the region. In 1976, it was renamed as Zhob by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.