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Are balochis Sunni?
The Baloch are predominantly Muslim, with the vast majority belonging to the Hanafi school of Sunni Islam, but there is also tiny proportion of Shia in Balochistan. The majority of the Baloch population reside in Pakistan, and a significant number i.e. 600,000 reside in southern Afghanistan.
Are balochis black?
Most Baloch settled in the South of Balochistan are dark skinned and history shows that they are descendants of African Tribes. While those from Western Balochistan are fair in color and trace their lineage to Iranian and Arab tribes.
Does Balochistan support Pakistan?
The News International reported in 2012 that a Gallup survey conducted for DFID revealed that the most of the Balochistan province does not support independence from Pakistan, with only 37\% of ethnic Baloch and 12\% of the Pashtun population of Balochistan favoring independence.
Is Freedom a choice or demand of Balochistan?
Given the scenario, one may easily understand that freedom is not a choice or demand of the people of Balochistan but merely a propaganda funded by India to weaken Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir. OK, I’ll tell you why. But first, forget the “terrorist state” and “Indian conspiracy” answers.
What is Balochistan doing to Pakistan’s People?
Balochistan is also capable of lighting the whole of Pakistan by itself and it is doing it. But from the last 7 decades, the people of Balochistan are living in the dark. They are highly illiterate and their contribution to Pakistan’s national life is negligible.
What is the difference between Pashtoon and Balochistan?
Pashtoons have almost 52\% of population whereas Balochs are at 48\%. Pashtoons never asked for freedom so Balochs have no majority support for their cause. Those who are leading freedom struggle (through BLA, BRA etc) are living lavish lifestyle outside Balochistan. They are not there to give moral support but actually fled from execution.
Why Balochistan issue is in limelight?
The Balochistan issue is in limelight these days, though we know their struggle is as old as independence of India and Pakistan. This sudden interest is because of the conditions that Pakistan finds itself in. Weak governance at federal level, with no interest to improve the economy and welfare of the citizens.