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Interview: Challenging the mindset
She’s a voice of reason that refuses to be mellowed. As her passion spills on to the pages of the…
Past present: On record
Several approaches based on the political, social and economic development of a state are adopted by historians to document history.…
The fiscal side
Pakistan’s economic system is widely believed to contain inherent discriminations. The resultant economic pressures, growing economic inequalities and a sense…
The dynamics of a crisis
The recent decision by the Supreme Court to investigate the state of governance in Balochistan has once again put the…
The Pashtun question
The mainstream Pashtun nationalist parties endorse the longstanding demand of Baloch nationalists for economic, political and social rights within the…
Fearing the worst
Interior Minister Rehman Malik says, “We have intelligence reports that the situation in Balochistan will further aggravate in three to…
Caught in the middle
“I can’t tell you my observation about the current insurgency in Balochistan; however, I can tell you how many settlers…
The game players
At the moment there are around 25 different militant groups operating in Balochistan — most are insurgents while a few…
No easy way out
“What Balochistan needs primarily today is a healing touch and a serious effort to bid goodbye to the old mindset…
Portrait of a rebel leader
Sitting in a posh hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, the young leader of Balochistan was unwilling to come back to Pakistan,…
Historical sequence
1947: At the time of Partition, Balochistan consisted of four princely states, namely Makran, Lasbela, Kharan and Kalat. The first…
