Why Does Balochistan Want Independence From Pakistan? A Look At The Long-Running Conflict
Last Updated:July 28, 2026, 8:24 PM IST Historical disputes, resource grievances, human rights concerns and demands for greater autonomy lie at the heart of Balochistan’s conflict with Pakistan. A security personnel stands guard near charred truck containers torched by armed separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) at central Bolan district. (AFP photo) For decades, Pakistan’s…