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Balochistan is Pakistan’s largest and poorest province, rich in gas and minerals and home to the Chinese-built port of Gwadar. A long-running Baloch separatist insurgency makes it a flashpoint for Islamabad and for China’s investments in Pakistan.
3 political cartoons and analyses since February 2026 · Updated
On 23 September a letter went to the President of the UN Security Council asking it to recognise the Republic of Balochistan. It was correctly addressed, courteously written, and had absolutely nowhere to go.
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In a significant political development, Baloch leadership has declared August 11 as the official Independence Day for Balochistan, asserting its sovereignty and actively seeking global recognition.
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Balochistan, Pakistan's largest but least populated province, is currently experiencing a deadly surge in separatist violence. For observers of global geopolitics, this is not merely a localized law-and-order issue; it…
Read analysisOur most recent coverage of Balochistan: “You Cannot Become a Country by Post” (Sep 25, 2026); “Balochistan Declares August 11 Independence Day, Seeks Global Recognition Amidst Growing Geopolitical Tensions ” (Aug 3, 2026); “Behind the Headlines: What is Driving the Deadly Separatist Violence in Pakistan’s Balochistan?” (Feb 2, 2026).
3 political cartoons and analyses since February 2026, most often alongside Pakistan, United Nations and India.
