Pakistan Military And Baloch Liberation Army Confrontations: The Fate Of Balochistan – OpEd
Since the Islamic Republic of Pakistan gained independence from the strong fists of Great Britain in August 1947, Pakistan has experienced unending political chaos. After gaining independence from the shackles of iron fists (Great Britain) through political slogans, marches, political approaches, and the never-ending struggle of the then-leaders.
Concerns arise: what was the point of struggling for independence if this is the end result? Decades have passed, but uncertainty and instability continue to dominate Islamabad’s political behaviour within Pakistan. With a crippled economy, high inflation, and violations of human rights, anti-state elements would inevitably emerge. However, Pakistani politics has gotten into full swing, and anything is possible at any time. But most concerning of all, there have been severe clashes between the Pakistani military and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) for decades and the neglected provience, Balochistan.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is a separatist organisation that was founded in opposition to government policies at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The group believes that the killings of innocent people and the disappearance of people (Baloch) have violated their fundamental rights. However, by giving opportunities to a particular group (Baloch), including jobs and other higher positions in the Pakistani and Balochistan’s governments, the organization’s efforts and claims have been........
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