Ethno-political Conflict in Pakistan

The Baloch Movement

Rizwan Zeb

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Routledge
09 December 2019

Regional studies; Peace studies & conflict resolution; Armed conflict; Warfare & defence; Regional geography

Series: Routledge Advances in South Asian Studies

This 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.

Based 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 Balochistan’s natural resources without giving Balochistan its due share and has never accepted and granted Balochistan equal rights. The centre’s narrative emphasizes the tribal character of the Baloch society and suggests that the Baloch elite hinder Balochistan’s integration with the federation. This book demonstrates that both narratives are inherently flawed and presents a precipitous picture of the problem of insurgent violence. It also shows that the Baloch leadership is divided along tribal lines and lacks a unified voice and proposes that the Baloch elite use the narrative of enduring injustice only as a source of politicization of Baloch ethnicity when an actual or perceived injustice is taking place.

An important addition to the literature on ethno-political conflicts, this unique analysis of the importance of narrative in the imagination of political movements will be of interest to scholars in the fields of South Asian studies, ethnic conflicts, separatist and political movements and Asian politics.

By: Rizwan Zeb
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780367331450
ISBN 10: 0367331454
Series: Routledge Advances in South Asian Studies
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 09 December 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rizwan Zeb is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Social Sciences at Iqra University, Islamabad, Pakistan.