Ethno-political Conflict in Pakistan: The Baloch Movement, Zeb 978103208..

Taylor & Francis

Ethno-political Conflict in PakistanThe Baloch Movement\nAuthor(s): Rizwan Zeb\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032082387, 978-1032082387\nSynopsis\nThis book critically examines the causes of the increase in insurgent violence in Balochistan and explores the relations between the national government of Pakistan and the province of Balochistan. \n\nBased on historical analysis, the book argues that the national government of Pakistan and the leaders of Balochistan both use a standard narrative when dealing with each other. According to the Baloch narrative, Islamabad exploits Balochistans natural resources without giving Balochistan its due share and has never accepted and granted Balochistan equal rights. The centres narrative emphasizes the tribal character of the Baloch society and suggests that the Baloch elite hinder Balochistans integration with the federation. This book demonstrates that both narratives a.