Do Pakistan’s Elections Matter for Balochistan?

Do Pakistan’s Elections Matter for Balochistan?

As Pakistan gears up to take to the polls on Thursday, February 8, to elect representatives of the National Assembly, concerns are being raised about the credibility of the elections. In its restive province of Balochistan, largest in terms of land but least populated, the situation is grimmer: Violence has marred elections campaigns of several … Read more

What Does Pakistan’s New Caretaker Prime Minister Mean for Balochistan?

What Does Pakistan’s New Caretaker Prime Minister Mean for Balochistan?

Advertisement After weeks of speculation, predictions by journalists, and media reports, Pakistan’s outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and leader of the opposition Raja Riaz Ahmad surprised analysts in their choice of the caretaker prime minister on August 12. Senator Anwaar ul Haq Kakar was sworn in as Pakistan’s eighth caretaker prime minister on August 14, … Read more