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Balochistan

Could CPEC Become South Asia’s Peace Corridor?

Could CPEC Become South Asia’s Peace Corridor?

By Yasir Masood
The recent decision to extend CPEC into Afghanistan is a boost to regional cooperation. But geopolitical rivalries cloud hopes.
Inside Pakistan’s War on Baloch Students

Inside Pakistan’s War on Baloch Students

By Dilshad Baluch
While Balochistan is widely known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, far less attention is given to how anti-Baloch repression manifests in other parts of the country.

ISKP Declares War Against Baloch Separatists

ISKP Declares War Against Baloch Separatists

By Abdul Sayed and Riccardo Valle
In confirming the presence of its bases in Pakistan, ISKP made a significant admission.

Why the Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act Was Enacted Swiftly and Silently

Why the Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act Was Enacted Swiftly and Silently

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
The controversial law will undermine restive Balochistan’s rights over its mineral reserves.

The Evolution of the Baloch Liberation Army

The Evolution of the Baloch Liberation Army

By Abdul Basit
With growing operational capacity, BLA is targeting Chinese projects, blocking highways, and briefly taking over control of remote towns.
Mahrang Baloch Takes on the Might of the Pakistani State

Mahrang Baloch Takes on the Might of the Pakistani State

By Sanjay Pulipaka
The peaceful resistance she leads is hamstrung by limited financial resources and global networking opportunities to mount an international campaign.

Sino-Pakistani Counterterrorism Collaboration Grows

Sino-Pakistani Counterterrorism Collaboration Grows

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan may seek China's assistance in exerting pressure on Baloch militant sanctuaries located in Afghanistan.
New Gwadar International Airport:  An Asset for Pakistan or Another Economic Burden for China?

New Gwadar International Airport: An Asset for Pakistan or Another Economic Burden for China?

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Located in the sparsely populated Gwadar district of Pakistan’s insurgency-wracked Balochistan province, the airport’s economic viability is doubtful.

The Danger of Distrust on the Iran-Pakistan Border

The Danger of Distrust on the Iran-Pakistan Border

By Seamus Duffy
Looking for a culprit, there is a real possibility that Pakistan may view counterterrorism cooperation with Iran with increasing suspicion.

Unrest Grows in Balochistan as Protesters Assert Baloch Ownership of Gwadar

Unrest Grows in Balochistan as Protesters Assert Baloch Ownership of Gwadar

By Samand Muhammad Shahi
Rallies, demonstrations, sit-ins, and protests are ongoing in various parts of Balochistan despite crackdowns by the government. 

Pakistan: Confronting Resistance From the Peripheries

Pakistan: Confronting Resistance From the Peripheries

By Prashant Singh
Pakistan's peripheral regions – like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – are highly strategic locations. They are also home to ethnic minorities who feel increasingly marginalized by the center.
Why Barrick Gold Remains Interested in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Reserves

Why Barrick Gold Remains Interested in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Reserves

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Beneath the rugged terrain, sandy expanses, and arid deserts of Chagai lies one of the world’s largest undeveloped gold and copper reserves.

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