Analyzing Prospects and Implications of CPEC on Baloch Imbroglio in Pakistan
| Published date | 01 June 2023 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1177/09735984231161728 |
| Author | Manjit Kaur,Gurvel Singh Malhi |
| Date | 01 June 2023 |
| Subject Matter | Articles |
Jadavpur Journal of
International Relations
27(1) 90 –104, 2023
© 2023 Jadavpur University
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Article
Analyzing Prospects
and Implications of
CPEC on Baloch
Imbroglio in
Pakistan
Manjit Kaur1 and Gurvel Singh Malhi2
Abstract
Baloch struggle is a long-drawn battle against the state of Pakistan and
its mighty security establishment that has rather intensified by each
passing day. The heightened ethnic consciousness and resolve to defend
their homeland from the ‘outsiders’ have got a fillip with China Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC). The province of Balochistan has assumed
strategic significance due to its location and natural resources. With
the presence of China in the province, woes of Baloch nationalists have
further grown. Pakistan will not let its control loose over the province
and deepening ties with Beijing is reassuring for her. CPEC has increased
existential difficulties for the Baloch people. In this context, the present
article attempts to analyze the Baloch imbroglio as a struggle of the people
of the province to protect their rights against the exploitation by the
federal government in collaboration with a country which itself is rated
as poor in terms of upholding human rights. It highlights the prospects of
CPEC and its impact on the ongoing Baloch ethnic nationalism.
Keywords
Balochistan, CPEC, Baloch imbroglio, human rights, Pakistan
2P. G. Department of Political Science, Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab, India
Corresponding author:
Gurvel Singh Malhi, P. G. Department of Political Science, Khalsa College, Amritsar,
Punjab 143002, India.
E-mail: gurvel_m@yahoo.com
1Guru Nanak Dev University College, Verka, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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