Was Balochistan ever a part of India?

In British-ruled Colonial India, Baluchistan contained a Chief Commissioner’s province and princely states (including Kalat, Makran, Las Bela and Kharan) that became a part of Pakistan.

Is Karachi part of Balochistan?

The present city of Karachi was reputedly founded as “Kolachi” by Baloch tribes from Makran, Balochistan, who established a small fishing community in the area. Descendants of the original community still live in the area on the small island of Abdullah Goth, which is located near the Karachi Port.

What is the Balochistan issue?

Balochistan is a touchy issue for Pakistan. And by referring to it publicly, PM Modi is trying to be more aggressive and assertive vis-a-vis Pakistan. But where is Balochistan? Is India interfering in it?

Why is PM Modi referring to Balochistan as the ‘B word’?

He pronounced the ‘B’ word, which Pakistan hates to talk about. Balochistan is a touchy issue for Pakistan. And by referring to it publicly, PM Modi is trying to be more aggressive and assertive vis-a-vis Pakistan. But where is Balochistan? Is India interfering in it? How are Baloch people reacting to India’s new found support?

Why is Balochistan the most backward region in Pakistan?

Pakistan is accused of neglecting and exploiting the region. (Photo: Reuters) Balochistan means ‘the land of the Baloch’. The province was divided into four princely states, which were forcefully acceded to Pakistan. Despite being rich in natural resources, it is the most backward region in Pakistan.

What is the Balochistan Liberation Army?

Baloch people are ethnically, culturally and socially different from the rest of Pakistan and feel exploited at the hands of the dominant Punjabis. The Balochistan Liberation Army is a Pakistan-designated terrorist organisation. It is the most widely-known Baloch separatist group.