Although
Pakistan’s security forces have successfully been coping with the Taliban
militants in the tribal areas, yet situation has deteriorated in Balochistan
where subversive events like targeted killings, attacks on buildings, oil
pipelines etc. have intensified. In fact, with the tactical support of the US
and Israel, India have been supporting feudal lords (Sardars) of Balochistan to
oppose country’s federation. These external elements have also been providing
arms and ammunition to the Baloch separatist leaders.
Notably,
on August 14, 2009, Financial Times (online) had reported “Settlers from other
parts of Pakistan, especially Punjab, have been given deadlines to leave.” As a matter of fact, this is what the Indian
plotters wanted by inciting the general masses of Balochistan to openly speak
against the federation of Pakistan and the Punjabis for all the injustices,
created by the Baloh feudal lords (Sardars) who have been fighting for their
own so-called status, prestige and influence, while working on the agenda of
foreign countries.
Although
Pakistan’s civil and military leadership has repeatedly stated that Indian
secret agency, RAW supports separatism in the province of Balochistan, and its
evidence will be shown to the western countries at the right occasion, yet
Indian intervention in Balochistan is not confined to verbal statements, it has
in fact proved. In this context, the Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis
(IDSA), New Delhi organised a seminar titled: South Asia 2020 in relation to
Balochistan. In their speeches, various scholars and thinktanks maligned
Pakistan in one or the other way.
Besides
the seminar, on November 5, 2009, a secret conference titled: “Pakistan is
Problem in Balochistan” was organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
in New Delhi. It was headed by the former secretary of RAW and Indian former
chief of army staff. In that conference, three Baloch leaders, namely, Dr Wahid
Baloch, Khan of Kalat and Munir Mengal also participated.
The
speech of Dr. Wahid Baloch, General Secretary of the American Friends
Balohistan (AFOB) is of special attention. While vocally raising false
allegations in line of the Indian conspiracy against Pakistan, Dr. Wahid Baloch
explained, “Balochistan still remains under the occupation of Pakistan and the
international community should interfere in preventing atrocities on the Baloch
people, being committed by Pak Army and ISI. Dr. Wahid also indicated his
misperceptions that several Baloch leaders, engineers and doctors were
kidnapped, tortured and killed ruthlessly through Pakistan’s state terrorism.”
In
fact, the secret conference organised by the Indian officials itself and
participation of the Baloch leaders including anti-Pakistan elements prove that
Indian secret agency RAW is behind all the events like hostage-takings,
sectarian violence, targeted killings of the high profile leaders and other
subversive acts being committed in Balochistan. On the other hand, people of
Balochistan enjoy equal rights and opportunities like the people of other provinces
of Pakistan. Meanwhile, in the recent past, President Asif Ali Zardari signed
the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. In this respect, Punjab province
had shown much flexibility as a good gesture of sacrifice especially for
Balochistan. So it is wrong to say that Balochistan is under occupation.
However,
while favouring the Sardari system (Fedual lords), Dr. Wahid maintained that
Balochistan is a tribal society which follows the directions of their tribal
chiefs. In this way, he not only justified support for the Baloch Sardars but
also for Khan of Kalat as they have been leading separatism in the province. As
a matter of fact, the unrest actually started in Balochistan when various
projects were undertaken by the previous government to develop the backward
regions of the province. The sole aim was to eliminate frustration among the
people by providing infrastructure and employment opportunities. The Baloch
Sardars who had been backed by India and other external powers started opposing
all the developmental projects. These Sardars who were running their own
private jails and‘farrari camps’ resisted the government plans as they did not
want to give up the old system of feudal lords. It was Pak Army which occupied
private jails and farrari camps and thus set free several innocent people.
It
is notable that Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) which has been fighting for
secession of the province gets logistic support from India, while another CIA
and Indian-supported separatist group, Jundollah (God’s soldiers) is
alsoworking against the cordial relationship of Pakistan with China and Iran.
In the past few years, their militants with the cooperation of foreign agents
kidnapped and killed many Chinese and Iranian nationals in Pakistan, while
committing other subversive acts in the province.
While
impressing New Delhi, Wahid Baloch said, “We are a secular nation and not
Islamist or extremist…our secular culture is under attack by Pakistan and Iran
for which we need your help. He requested, “We also need your help for newly
established council of Balochistan so that we can establish its offices all
over the world.” Concluding his anti-Pakistan speech, Wahid Baloch pointed out
that the ultimate goal of Baloch struggle was to seek a greater Balochistan
comprising territory on either side of the Goldsmith line in Pakistan as well
as Iran.
Baloch
separatist’s foreign connections could be judged from the fact that Khan of
Kalat and Munir Mengal repeated the thoughts of Dr. Wahid in the meeting held
with the faculty of IDSA which assured them that India fully backs Baloch
struggle and will definitely undertake necessary steps for making the same a
success. It also pledged that all future activities of Baloch movement like
guidance and help will be coordinated by a US team under the sponsorship of
IDSA. Besides, Munir Mengal also gave a presentation at in which he also
misinterpreted the economic aspects of Gwader Port as a threat to international
community, opposing proposed China’s naval base at Gwader. Indian officials and
RAW ex-officers in connivance with the participating Baloch leaders also
decided to continue the process in the next meeting.
In
the end of the meeting, Indian officials also assured the Baloch leaders that
Baloch movement has not gain the momentum so far as expected, therefore, they
could not support them openly—nevertheless, covert support will continue. They
also paid 25000 dollars to each Baloch leader, assuring them more positive
response. It
is mentionable that America which signed a nuclear deal with India in 2008,
intends to make India a mini-super power of Asia to contain China and
destablise Pakistan as well as Iran. Balochistan where China has invested
billion of dollars to develop Gwadar seaport irritates both Washington and New
Delhi.
Besides,
on November 21, 2009, with the consent of the Baloch national leader Mir
Hyrbyair Marri, Laurie Deamer who is active member of the Independence American
Friends of Balochistan read out the resolution in the first international
conference at the Nation Press Club in Washington DC. The resolution also
raised same allegations regarding Pak Army and state terrorism by implicating
Islamabad and Tehran, emphasizing the necessity of an independent Balochistan.
While taking the breaking of Pakistan as inevitable and in the interests of the
international community, especially the Baloch people and the United States,
the conference called upon the US government and its affiliated departments to
talk directly about Baloch independence, sending American leaders in Balochistan
and abroad.
Now
foreign elements are propagating in Balochistan that if Baloch people want to
get freedom, they will have to intensify their struggle. They must forget their
differences immediately and get united. In this regard, they emphasise that
well-maintained political conscious and motivated guerrilla force can defeat
the Pak Army. For this purpose, every tribal chief should provide man
power—10,000 men for the battle field. If they have 25,000 men, they can occupy
every village of Balochistan within six months. They also suggested that all
tribes must collect funds for running guerrilla warfare, while each fighter
will be paid Rs. 8000/- per month.
External
elements have directed the Baloch separatist lords to organize four groups in
order to perform various subversive acts. In this respect, first group of 1500
fighters will attack supply route, disrupt communication and transportation,
causing maximum damage. Second group of 100 men will target the economical
arteries throughout Pakistan like power houses, main electric lines, gas and
oil pipelines, ports and blowing of bridges. Third group of 50 men will carry
out targeted killings of the security persons, top government officials and
anti-Baloch politicians. Fourth group will wage information warfare—will be
consisted of well-educated Baloch people who will spread message of freedom to
motivate every young Baloch, using internet and electronic media, producing
news from Balochistan, while manipulating the same against the federation of
Pakistan.
