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Reason what it may
by Asha Kiran Balasa on Aug 31, 2006 10:37 PM

The death of Akbar Khan Bugti is highly condemnable. After all he was fighting for freedom only after Islamabad become reluctant to give more autonomy or more share in the state's economy. Though presence of external neighbour's interests cannot be ruled out it should not be forgotten that Baloch are fighting for independence since 70's if not earlier.
It is true to every word that only Punjab province in the Pakistan is always focussed for development and other regions especially the Balochistan was totally forgotten over the years.
Reason what it may, Akbar Bugti is undoubtedly fought for the people of Balochistan.
Though external sources might have supported Bugti in order not to Gwadar become a big port for what ever their own reason, as of the Indian old adage goes 'Foe's foe is a friend' is true and Akbar Bugti receiving help from them doesnt necessarily mean that he is not fighting for the greater share of Balochistan's wealth and Baloch freedom.
No separatist movement in the world was ever won through force. Pakistan should soon realize this and rather should see how it can be solved through talks than through weapons.

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