Aspirations of Baluchi's have been crushed for ever.Punjabi Army has been ruthless with Baluchi's. A lot of oil is being siphoned off Baluchistan. What Khan Bughti was demanding a share of that wealth forbringing Baluchistan out of the shakles of poverty and backwardness...well that was his crime. Pakistani Army is thr root cause of all evil in this part of the world. The whole operation was supported by the oil thirsty US, by providing satellite tracking , imagery and precision guided missiles. It is a shame for the freedom loving USA. Bhugati will in the hearts and minds of all Baloochi's till grave. Baluoochis have been denied their basic rights for ages. Long live the Sardar of Baluchistan.
RE:Balochistan and India's Role
by Ravikant on Sep 01, 2006 10:06 AM Permalink
The convergence of the long term economic interest of the major powers has a bearing on the happenings in Balochistan.Pakistan is a client state of the Western Powers being a member of CENTO.They;the members are foresworn to aid each other and so it is not surprising that the State of Pakistan has received all the help to quell any form of dissidence. The killing of Bugti is not surprising at all.In fact it may have cleared the way to exploit the full economic potential sans the local opinion. Locals being co-opted into the burgeoning industry by new jobs.These are the classic developmental pangs. What is India's response? It seems to be more emotional and attached to local Balochi sentiments, in direct opposition to the Great Powers. What is its effect? Nothing save dislike and hatred of our neighbours. What do we expect out of this stand? Nothing significant save participation in UN aid programmes, supplying grain, medicines,construction contracts and lastly Bollywood movies. The position is clear regarding our standing in the general scheme of things. Do we still want to participate in Balochistan?
