Pakistan’s Balochistan Conflict: Current Dynamics and Future Repercussions

Pakistan’s Balochistan Conflict: Current Dynamics and Future Repercussions

Balochistan is a historically and culturally distinct region that spans three countries – southwestern Pakistan, southeastern Iran, and southern Afghanistan. The province’s main ethnic group is the Balochs, followed by the Pashtuns. Despite the divisions, the Balochs share a common ethnic identity, language, and tribal traditions. Balochistan is economically rich in natural resources, including natural gas, coal, copper, and gold. It also holds …