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The Balochistan issue stems from a lack of governance and economic disparities that have led to militant uprisings for greater autonomy or independence. Key problems include the annexation of Kalat, multiple insurgencies due to military operations, and systematic repression of Baloch people. Long term solutions proposed include ending military operations, producing missing persons, disbanding death squads, allowing free political participation of Baloch parties, prosecuting those responsible for killings, and implementing development and governance reforms to address economic and political marginalization.

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CSS Essay On Baluchistan Problem and Solutions

The Balochistan issue stems from a lack of governance and economic disparities that have led to militant uprisings for greater autonomy or independence. Key problems include the annexation of Kalat, multiple insurgencies due to military operations, and systematic repression of Baloch people. Long term solutions proposed include ending military operations, producing missing persons, disbanding death squads, allowing free political participation of Baloch parties, prosecuting those responsible for killings, and implementing development and governance reforms to address economic and political marginalization.

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Solutions
The protracted and simmering issue of Baluchistan morphed into full-blown, precipitous crisis due to lack
of pending issues of governance, highly securitized approach, and ,above all, systemic socio-economic
disparities. Peeping back into the tawdry history, the people of Baluchistan demanded increased royalty
and greater representation, but due to state’s topsy-turvy priorities and apathy they have started militant
war and political initiatives for ‘Greater Baluchistan’.

I. Pakistan as a federation

II. Ethnic politics ,national integration and tensions between federal


authority and provincial units

III. Historical perspective of Baluchistan


A. Military operation for the inclusion of Kalat under initial leadership-1948
B. Military operation under Gen.Ayub Khan
C. Military operation under Z.A.Bhutto
D. Military operation under Gen.P.Musharraf
E. The democratic dispensations and the military role from the sidelines

IV. Major players involved in Baluchistan crisis


A. The army
B. The federal govt
C. The natianlist Baluchistan parties
D. The militant political outfits
E. Extra-territorial players

V. Major causes of the brewing crises


A. The annexation of Kalat
B. Multiple insurgencies
C. A separate state
D. A vision for an independent Balochistan(“nuclear free, terror-free, secular, democratic, pluralistic,” and
“gender-balanced”)

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E. Armed separatist groups(the Balochistan Liberation Army and Lashkar-e-Balochistan)


F. Systematic repression and marginalization
G. Curbing press freedom and civil society
H. Kill-and-dump’ policy
I. Creating terror groups(LeT,LeJ,SSP)
J. Siphoning resources
K. strategy of imposing an unpopular development agenda by force on Baloch people

VI. Major stakeholders like India ,Russia, Afghan and the US


A. India- For India to present Pakistan as insecure and unsafe for foreign investment and economic ties.
B. US-For US to contain China. The space is limited — where China gains America loses, and where
America gains China loses.
C. Iran-For Iran to counter the growing economic uplift of Gwader Port because due to this Chabahar and
Bandar Abbas are at stake.
D. Russia-For Russians the concerns are not in conflict with Americans. In 1960s, the Soviets had asked the
govt of Pakistan to allow them to construct a road from Qandahar through Chaman to Mekran coast. They
also offered to help in developing one of these ports Jioni, Omara and Pasni. This “philanthropic” offer was
not accepted.
E. Afghanistan-For Afghanistan possibility arises from the recent strides of economic and trade
developments among Iran, Afghanistan and India excluding Pakistan from any such deal.

VII. Steps by Pakistani state


A. Aghaz-e-Huqooq Baluchistan
B. 18th Constitutional Amendment
C. 7th NFC Award
D. The incumbent nationalist government in the province
E. Participated in the general election 2011
F. Participated in the Senate election 2013
G. Participated in the local bodies election
H. Pak-China Economic Corridor –futuristic conflict
I. transformation strategy

VIII. Long-term solutions to the existential crisis


A. Sardar Mengal’s six points
1. All overt and covert military operations against the Baloch should end
2. All missing persons should be produced
3. All proxy death squads created by the ISI and MI should be disbanded

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4. Baloch nationalist parties should be allowed free political play without interference from ISI and MI
5. Those responsible for the killings and disappearances should be brought to book
6. Thousands of Baloch displaced by the conflict should be rehabilitated
B. Media involvement.
C. Community cohesion policy
D. Equality and Human Rights Policy and Legislation
E. Social equality and development
F. Impartial civilian-led Counter-terrorism Policy
G. Implementation of the 18th constitutional amendment
H. Local govts system
I. Giving space to local leadership

IX. Conclusion
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