Abstract
This study was conducted to highlight the numerous factors active behind Baloch insurgency. Data was collected from the existing literature and, besides, Baloch nationalists, politicians, and those fighting for independent Balochistan were interviewed through semi-structured interviews. For data analysis, the tool of Thematic Analysis, developed by Braun and Clarke (2015), was used. The findings of the study highlight some political, economic, ethnic and ideological factors flaring up militancy and insurgency in Balochistan. Sardari system, poverty, illiteracy, the petty share in national economy, inaccessibility to clean water, food, health, educational and other public amenities are causing Baloch grievances. The lack of political resolve along with immature handling of the security issues have averted its resource-richness turning it a major problem for Pakistan. The political turmoil and the deteriorating security situation has not only impeded the development of the anterior malnourished province, but also retarded many mega projects of national interest indispensable for the national prosperity. In the light of the findings of the study, the author recommends the timely redressal of the Baloch grievances and the restitution of the trust which, in turn, will ensue sustainable and lasting peace in the region.
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