Unveiling Balochistan The Untold Story

Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by area, despite its natural resources, coastal significance, and strategic location, has been plagued by insurgency, deprivation, and corruption for decades. Numerous narratives circulate about the province, often exaggerating alleged atrocities by security forces while downplaying or ignoring ethnic violence and killings targeting non-Baloch residents. This contradiction has overshadowed Balochistan’s core issues, with the most significant and dangerous being the sardari (tribal chieftain) system, which not only hinders the province’s development but also reflects the state’s weaknesses.

On social media, narratives about Balochistan are often emotionally charged. Posts on X (formerly Twitter) claim that over the past decade, more than 750 enforced disappearances and 117 extrajudicial killings, including women, children, and students, have occurred in Balochistan (BBC, HRW). Groups like the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and other nationalist organizations are at the forefront, labeling every military clash as “state terrorism.” However, the reality is often quite different. For instance, during the recent Baloch Raji March, clashes between protesters and security forces were portrayed as state oppression, yet neutral sources report that protesters repeatedly attacked the forces, resulting in one soldier’s death and 17 injuries, with forces responding in self-defense (BBC).

The European Union’s “Disinfo Lab Report” exposed Indian propaganda, highlighting that while enforced disappearance claims are amplified, the terrorism, abductions for ransom, and mass killings of non-Baloch residents by militants are rarely mentioned. This unbalanced approach has swayed domestic and international public opinion toward a one-sided narrative.

In Balochistan, targeted killings of non-Baloch residents, particularly Punjabis, have continued systematically. Groups like the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Baloch Republican Army (BRA) openly claim responsibility for these attacks. In just one week in August 2024, 38 civilians and 14 security personnel were killed in such attacks (HRW, BBC). From 2000 to 2025, over 90,000 non-Baloch individuals have been forcibly displaced from the province, often identified and killed after being pulled from buses, with their homes and businesses targeted. Between 2000 and 2024, more than 2,000 non-Baloch individuals, including doctors, professionals, university professors, and businessmen, were killed in targeted attacks (Media Live Updates).

Former Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani admitted that violence against non-Baloch residents is a “crime against humanity” that has set Balochistan back by a century (Al-Sharia, BBC Forum). This is clearly a systematic genocide, with several international organizations expressing concern, yet the issue receives less coverage compared to alleged security force excesses.

In reality, the root cause of Balochistan’s deprivation is the sardari system, where a few families have enjoyed generational tribal dominance. These sardars maintain private militias, secret jails, and societal control, depriving ordinary people of education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. Many districts in Balochistan still lack schools, hospitals, roads, or basic civic amenities. A significant portion of development funds sent by the state is spent on the personal interests of sardars, who prevent the establishment of sustainable employment systems.

The Pakistani state’s primary fault lies in its failure to abolish the sardari system, instead using it for political leverage. Federal governments have provided sardars with privileges, political positions, and financial benefits, leaving ordinary Baloch citizens marginalized and fueling their resentment against the state.

Even mega-projects like Gwadar Port have failed to benefit the common Baloch, giving nationalist movements further justification to portray such projects as “occupation.” Balochistan’s issues stem from a deep structural flaw arising from the combination of the sardari system and flawed state policies. While questions can be raised about certain actions of security forces, ignoring the genocide of non-Baloch residents, militant activities, and the persistence of the sardari system is intellectual blindness.

Balochistan’s revival is possible only if:

• The sardari system is abolished.
• Education, healthcare, and employment are prioritized.
• Decisive action is taken against militant groups.
• Peace and security are restored, and the safety of non-Baloch residents is ensured to foster business and industrial growth, providing locals with employment, education, and healthcare opportunities.

Note: The data mentioned in this article is sourced from various social media platforms, news reports, and international organizations’ reports (BBC, Human Rights Watch, Al-Sharia, WSWS). Readers are urged to critically evaluate this information and conduct their own research. Avoid being swayed by purely emotional narratives.

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