Balochistan’s fiscal management crisis

Balochistan has increasingly become a focal point in both national and international media due to its deteriorating law and order situation. Insurgency in Baloch-dominated districts has drawn the attention of researchers, prompting investigations into the root causes of dissidence among the Baloch population.

Balochistan, which covers 44pc of Pakistan’s total landmass and housing only 5.9pc of the country’s population, plays a crucial role in the national economy. It is rich in natural resources...