What is the problem between Balochistan and Pakistan?
The Insurgency in Balochistan is a low-intensity insurgency uprising or revolt by Baloch nationalists against the governments of Pakistan and Iran in the Balochistan region, which covers the Balochistan Province in southwestern Pakistan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran, and the Balochistan region …
Is raw involved in Balochistan?
“I realise during this process that RAW is involved in activities related to the Baloch liberation movement within Pakistan and the region around it.” Mostly, the Indian terrorism in Balochistan is carried out through Indian consulates in Afghanistan along the Pak-Afghan border, which act as hubs of terrorism.
Who made Lahore?
The origin of Lahore can be traced back somewhere between 1st and 7th centuries A.D. It is, however, inferred by historians that Lahore was actually founded by Loh e son of Rama, characterized as the Hindu god in Ramayana. According to Sir Robert Montgomery, Lahore rose to importance between 2nd and 4th centuries.
When did Pakistan captured Balochistan?
The princely states of Mekran, Kharan, Lasbela and a little later Kalat state acceded to Pakistan after it came into being in 1947. In 1955, Balochistan was merged into one unit of West Pakistan. After the dissolution of one-Unit, Balochistan emerged as one of the four new provinces of Pakistan.
Why PM Modi’s remarks on Balochistan have drawn sharp criticism?
PM Modi’s remarks also faced sharp criticism from Pakistan’s main Opposition leader Bilawal Bhutto, who said he should first account for the alleged “atrocities” committed by India in Kashmir before talking about Balochistan. Bilawal said the words used by the prime minister were “highly provocative, irresponsible and inflammatory”.
What is the Balochistan issue?
Balochistan is a touchy issue for Pakistan. And by referring to it publicly, PM Modi is trying to be more aggressive and assertive vis-a-vis Pakistan. But where is Balochistan? Is India interfering in it?
What is the Balochistan Liberation Army?
Baloch people are ethnically, culturally and socially different from the rest of Pakistan and feel exploited at the hands of the dominant Punjabis. The Balochistan Liberation Army is a Pakistan-designated terrorist organisation. It is the most widely-known Baloch separatist group.
Why is Balochistan the most backward region in Pakistan?
Pakistan is accused of neglecting and exploiting the region. (Photo: Reuters) Balochistan means ‘the land of the Baloch’. The province was divided into four princely states, which were forcefully acceded to Pakistan. Despite being rich in natural resources, it is the most backward region in Pakistan.