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Why Balochistan is divided?
In the 1500s, Balochistan, like Afghanistan to its north, became divided into zones of control between the Safavid Persian Empire to its west and the Mughal Empire to its east. This approximately reflects the Iran-Pakistan border today. Pakistan had to buy it back from Oman in 1958.
When was Balochistan added to Pakistan?
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.
What were the causes behind the 4th insurgency in Balochistan?
Fourth conflict, 1973–1977 The unrest continued into the 1970s, culminating in a government-ordered military operation in the region in 1973. In 1973, citing treason, President Bhutto dismissed the provincial governments of Balochistan and NWFP and imposed martial law in those areas, which led to armed insurgency.
When was Balochistan divided?
1500s
In the 1500s, Balochistan, like Afghanistan to its north, became divided into zones of control between the Safavid Persian Empire to its west and the Mughal Empire to its east. This approximately reflects the Iran-Pakistan border today.
What is the insurgency in Balochistan?
The Insurgency in Balochistan is a low-intensity insurgency waged 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 of southern Afghanistan.
Does Balochistan support independence from 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.
What’s behind the Balochistan crisis?
Baloch separatists have attacked civilians from other ethnicities throughout the province. In the 2010s, attacks against the Shi’a community by sectarian groups —though not always directly related to the political struggle—have risen, contributing to tensions in Balochistan.
Who are the Balochistan separatists?
Since 2000 it has conducted numerous deadly attacks on Pakistani military troops, police, journalists, civilians and education institutions. Other separatist groups include Lashkar-e-Balochistan and the Balochistan Liberation United Front (BLUF). By 2005, the rebellion by Baloch separatists had once again resurged in Iran.