On February 17, 2012, US House of Representatives has tabled a bill which called upon Pakistan to recognize the right of self-determination for Balochistan. The bill was introduces by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) who indirectly tried to make an effort of materializing earlier set CIA agenda of "Greater Balochistan" which is comprising of territory of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. He alleged Pakistani security forces for violence and extrajudicial killing.
He totally tried to give wrong perception about Balochistan History while declaring that it was an independently governed entity known as the Baloch Khanate of Kalat, which came to an end after invasions from both British and Persian armies. Whereas, the actual fact is that in 1947 was annexed with the Pakistan as per desires of the Baloch.
Nonetheless, enriched with natural resources Balochistan area wise is one of the largest province of Pakistan and remained part of united India till partition of 1947. The British normally used this region as staging ground for invaders during various Afghan - British War. The 1876 treaty between the Khan of Kalat and Robert Sandeman accepted the independence of the Kalat as an allied state with British military outposts in the region. However in 1878 Afghan War, the British rule established in Balochistan. At that time the provincial entity was included on the municipality of Quetta, Kalat, Makran, and Lasbella.
Thus, the above narrated facts proved that Balochistan never been an independent region of South Asia after 1840 and very much remained under the jurisdiction of English government at the time of partition. It is further added here that divisions of Kalat, Makran Quetta and Lasbella have become integral part of Pakistan as per partition plan. However Baglar Begi Khan haphazardly declared the independence of Kalat on August 15, 1947. He assured the neo-state of Pakistan that Kalat will participate in the defense and infrastructure but will be autonomous. I want to highlight here that declaration of independent Balochistan by Khan of Kalat have never been well received by the population of Makran, Quettat, Lasbella and even Kalati people. Pakistani army entered the region to occupy the area immediately. On Mar 27, 1948, the Khan of Kalat gave in to the State of Pakistan. His brother Abdul Karim Baloch refused to surrender and revolted until his arrest in 1950. Balochistan was put under Governor General control and no elective body formed in Balochistan until 1973.
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US Congress Interfering in Pak Balochistan by Zaheerul Hassan
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Pak Truth
MemberPosted 3 months ago on 18 Feb 2012 6:19 # -
Hussain Farooqui
MemberWhen Indira's game in former East Pakistan was over, the Chinese P.M. Chu In Lai remarked that Mrs. Gandhi introduced a very dangerous game in the region. He expressed a forecast that the similar games would be played repeatedly on both sides of boarders. His forecast about the subcontinent came out to be true.
The United States must mind that it also comprises of states. The US govt. would show a way to its states for separation in the future.
Posted 3 months ago on 18 Feb 2012 6:33 # -
sultanalikhan
MemberPakistan is like "Ghareeb Ki Joroo, Muhallay Ki Bhabi.....whosoever wants to do anything to that poor bhabi no one cares, much less its own husband!!!
Posted 3 months ago on 18 Feb 2012 12:31 # -
Our country is yatim and lawais so anyone can interfer.
Posted 3 months ago on 20 Feb 2012 21:33 #
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