As the cases of disappearances continue to rise in Balochistan, there is a hardening of sentiments among the Baloch people which is likely to intensify as the state agencies continue to trample on the legitimate aspirations of the people. The insurgency in Balochistan is likely to gain further legitimacy if this state of affairs is allowed to perpetuate in the name of containing secessionism.
The demands involving royalty from electricity generation courtesy Diamer-Bhasha dam, making electricity available to the people of G-B and share of the people in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will continue to agitate the minds of the people in the region, especially because denial of their rights years, despite clear instructions from the judiciary, has sparked a sense of rebellion among them. Authorities in Pakistan can only ignore their genuine demands at their own peril.
This review commentary seeks to capture various strands of the findings made in the work done by Dr. Abhinav Pandya's recently released book, Terror Financing in Kashmir, which examines Pakistan's elaborate and multi-layered system of funding terrorism in the region in a comprehensive manner.
For decades, Afghans have faced inhuman treatment in Pakistan, a trend reflected in the 2023 deportation policy, reminiscent of past actions by Pakistani authorities, such as the 2017 deportations. While the previous exercises brought Islamabad global censure, it is surprising that the current campaign, illegitimate as it is, has not drawn any criticism at the international level.
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āMarch Beyond Silenceā from Turbat to Islamabad: Baloch Women Taking Islamabad by Storm
Poorva Vyas
As the cases of disappearances continue to rise in Balochistan, there is a hardening of sentiments among the Baloch people which is likely to intensify as the state agencies continue to trample on the legitimate aspirations of the people. The insurgency in Balochistan is likely to gain further legitimacy if this state of affairs is allowed to perpetuate in the name of containing secessionism.
Rumblings in Gilgit-Baltistan: Demands for Autonomy Gathering Momentum
Syed Ahmed Ali Shah
The demands involving royalty from electricity generation courtesy Diamer-Bhasha dam, making electricity available to the people of G-B and share of the people in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will continue to agitate the minds of the people in the region, especially because denial of their rights years, despite clear instructions from the judiciary, has sparked a sense of rebellion among them. Authorities in Pakistan can only ignore their genuine demands at their own peril.
The Complexity of Terror Financing in Kashmir: A Review
Syed Eesar Mehdi
This review commentary seeks to capture various strands of the findings made in the work done by Dr. Abhinav Pandya's recently released book, Terror Financing in Kashmir, which examines Pakistan's elaborate and multi-layered system of funding terrorism in the region in a comprehensive manner.
Pakistan's Afghan Deportation Policy: Humanitarian Crisis and International Obligations
Zaheena Naqvi
For decades, Afghans have faced inhuman treatment in Pakistan, a trend reflected in the 2023 deportation policy, reminiscent of past actions by Pakistani authorities, such as the 2017 deportations. While the previous exercises brought Islamabad global censure, it is surprising that the current campaign, illegitimate as it is, has not drawn any criticism at the international level.