BALOCHISTAN

POLITICALY DIVIDED IN TO THREE STATES

(P.I.A)

STATE AREA PAKISTAN 347,000. Sq KmPAKISTAN 347,000. Sq Km IRAN 280,000. Sq IRAN 280,000. Sq

KmKm AFGHANISTAN 64,000. Sq Km AFGHANISTAN 64,000. Sq Km

BALOCHISTANBALOCHISTANPAKISTAN PAKISTAN

TOTAL AREA 347,000. TOTAL AREA 347,000. Sq KmSq Km

BALOCHISTANBALOCHISTANIRANIRAN

TOTAL AREA 280,000. Sq KmTOTAL AREA 280,000. Sq Km

BALOCHISTANBALOCHISTANAFGHANISTANAFGHANISTAN

TOTAL AREA 64,000. Sq KmTOTAL AREA 64,000. Sq Km

Geographical ImportanceGeographical Importance Situated between 20 to 30 degree latitude Situated between 20 to 30 degree latitude

.. Situated in centre of SA, SWA and CASituated in centre of SA, SWA and CA 700 miles long coast.700 miles long coast. Sea trade since rise of imperialism.Sea trade since rise of imperialism. British occupation.British occupation. Soviet expansion/forward policy.Soviet expansion/forward policy. Natural resources.Natural resources. Strategic depth.Strategic depth. Oil & Gas pipe line.Oil & Gas pipe line.

BALOCH-PAKISTANBALOCH-PAKISTAN

RELATION- RELATION-1947-481947-48 33RDRD JUN 1947 Indian Independence Act JUN 1947 Indian Independence Act August 12, 1947, the establishment of August 12, 1947, the establishment of

Independent Balochistan (Kalat) was Independent Balochistan (Kalat) was announced. announced.

In accordance with an Agreement signed In accordance with an Agreement signed on 4on 4thth August, 1947 and announced on August, 1947 and announced on 1111thth August 1947. August 1947. B/W BG KS & GoP B/W BG KS & GoP (proposed).(proposed).

Pakistan’s pressure on KoK for mergerPakistan’s pressure on KoK for merger Khan referred the matter to the Baloch Khan referred the matter to the Baloch

Parliament (Upper & Lower House)Parliament (Upper & Lower House)Continue….Continue….

Both the Houses rejected the merger in Both the Houses rejected the merger in their meetings held on December 14, their meetings held on December 14, 1947 and January 4, 1948 respectively. 1947 and January 4, 1948 respectively.

Lower House again’ rejected the idea in Lower House again’ rejected the idea in its meeting held on February 25, 1948. its meeting held on February 25, 1948.

March 17, 1948, integral parts of Ka1atMarch 17, 1948, integral parts of Ka1atunlawfully annexed in to Pakistan unlawfully annexed in to Pakistan (Kharan, Makran and Lasbella) (Kharan, Makran and Lasbella)

March 27, 1948, the annexation of Kalat March 27, 1948, the annexation of Kalat State with Pakistan by the Khan of Kalat.State with Pakistan by the Khan of Kalat.

This was in clear violationThis was in clear violation of the of the constitution of Kalat and the constitution of Kalat and the decisions of Baloch Parliament.decisions of Baloch Parliament.

Constitutional History & Constitutional History & Provincial AutonomyProvincial Autonomy

19561956

FLLFLL PLL PLL CLL CLL

3030 9595 1919

19621962One unitOne unit

19731973

6767 X X 4747

Natural Gas Natural Gas Baloch Deprivation Baloch Deprivation

Gas Discovery from Sui in 1952.Gas Discovery from Sui in 1952. Balochistan Produce 58% Gas (2000).Balochistan Produce 58% Gas (2000).

Well Head PriceWell Head PriceBalochistanBalochistan Sindh/PunjabSindh/Punjab23 Rs/1000 cft23 Rs/1000 cft 110/1000 cft110/1000 cft

150/1000 cft150/1000 cft190/1000 cft190/1000 cft

Royalty 12.5 % on well head price.Royalty 12.5 % on well head price. 38 % Energy share comes from 38 % Energy share comes from

Balochistan.Balochistan.

SUBSIDYSUBSIDY

33%33% Power Generation Power Generation28%28% Fertilizers Industries Fertilizers Industries20%20% Miscellaneous Ind Miscellaneous Ind16%16% Domestic Use Domestic Use3%3% Commercial Use Commercial Use2%2% Cement Industry Cement Industry

Natural Gas Natural Gas Baloch Deprivation Baloch Deprivation

First time 1986 Quetta received First time 1986 Quetta received Gas.Gas.

80% of Balochistan is still 80% of Balochistan is still deprived.deprived.

1973 1973 Constitution Article 158”Constitution Article 158” Liabilities on Federal Government Liabilities on Federal Government

20 billion $. 20 billion $.

Representation in Armed Representation in Armed ForcesForces

Refused to accommodate 60% Bengali Refused to accommodate 60% Bengali population in Armed Forces.population in Armed Forces.

1956 Constitution no provision was made 1956 Constitution no provision was made regarding equal representation in AF.regarding equal representation in AF.

On 8On 8thth October 1957, 45 Baloch electors October 1957, 45 Baloch electors demanded for equal representation in AF demanded for equal representation in AF when they met Sikandar Mirza in Karachi.when they met Sikandar Mirza in Karachi.

In 1960 and 70 National Awami Party In 1960 and 70 National Awami Party raise the question of provincial autonomy raise the question of provincial autonomy and representation in AF. and representation in AF.

NAP succeed to include article 39 in NAP succeed to include article 39 in 1973 constitution.1973 constitution.

State of Pakistan shall enable all State of Pakistan shall enable all people of Pakistan to participate in people of Pakistan to participate in Armed Forces.Armed Forces.

No ISSB till 1999 for Balochistan.No ISSB till 1999 for Balochistan. Balochistan shares 90% coast line but Balochistan shares 90% coast line but

no representation in Pakistan Navy.no representation in Pakistan Navy. Q&A SenateQ&A Senate

In Ormarah Navel Base there are In Ormarah Navel Base there are only 40 temporary local Baloch only 40 temporary local Baloch employees.employees.

Frontier Corps.Frontier Corps. Colonial recruitment policy.Colonial recruitment policy. Abolition of Makran Militia.Abolition of Makran Militia. Coast Guard.Coast Guard. Marine time security agencies. Marine time security agencies.

Employment Inequalities & Employment Inequalities & Economic DeprivationEconomic Deprivation

Pakistan government abolished all Pakistan government abolished all established institution of Balochistan.established institution of Balochistan.

Appointing non local officers.Appointing non local officers.

1993 Static's of Establishment 1993 Static's of Establishment DivisionDivision

No of employees :No of employees :

3,95,7633,95,763 (Federal Government (Federal Government employees, Autonomous of semi employees, Autonomous of semi Autonomous organizations)Autonomous organizations)

According to 1972 census:According to 1972 census: Punjab shares 50% (1,70 000).Punjab shares 50% (1,70 000). Presently Punjab holds 257,519 jobs.Presently Punjab holds 257,519 jobs. Punjab holds 70,000 job Punjab holds 70,000 job

forcefully/illegally.forcefully/illegally. Balochistan Shares 3.5%Balochistan Shares 3.5%19931993278,930 278,930 Total no: Total no:

employees(F.A.S.A employees(F.A.S.A Organization)Organization)

9,7629,762 Balochistan due shares Balochistan due shares 50005000 Presently serving Presently serving 4,7624,762 Short fallShort fall

1973 Constitution guarantee:1973 Constitution guarantee: ArticleArticle Clause Clause2727 113737 113838 22

L.F.O and FederalismL.F.O and Federalism

Violation of article 239.Violation of article 239. 29 Amendments.29 Amendments. Increase of seats NA ( Joint Session ).Increase of seats NA ( Joint Session ). N.S.CN.S.C Article 152Article 152 C.C.IC.C.I Article 153Article 153 N.F.CN.F.C Article 160Article 160 Presidential Election Article 41 (3)Presidential Election Article 41 (3)

RecommendationsRecommendations

A new social contract.A new social contract. A true federal structure.A true federal structure. Division of authority between the federal Division of authority between the federal

and its units (Federation 3 subjects).and its units (Federation 3 subjects). Federal legislative list should be revised.Federal legislative list should be revised. Concurrent list should be abolished.Concurrent list should be abolished. Senate should have equal power with the Senate should have equal power with the

NA. NA.

The institution dealing with common The institution dealing with common interests, such as the CCI, NFC, NEC interests, such as the CCI, NFC, NEC the planning commission should be the planning commission should be remodeled.remodeled.

Re-demarcation of provincial Re-demarcation of provincial Boundaries.Boundaries.

Stopping the involvement of military Stopping the involvement of military in Governing affairs.in Governing affairs.