Separatist Movements in Pakistan
In Pakistan, several separatist and nationalist movements support greater regional or ethnic autonomy and independence. Among the significant ones are:
Balochistan Liberation Movement: A separatist movement seeking greater autonomy for the people of Balochistan in Pakistan.
Sindhudesh Movement: A separatist movement seeking to create an independent state of Sindhudesh for the Sindhi people in Pakistan.
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM): A human rights and civil rights movement stemming from Waziristan seeking greater rights and autonomy for the Pashtun people in Pakistan.
Balochistan Republican Army: A militant group involved in acts of violence against the Pakistani government and military in the Balochistan region.
Balochistan Liberation Front: A militant group involved in acts of violence against the Pakistani government and military in the Balochistan region.
Balochistan National Movement: A separatist movement seeking greater autonomy for the Balochistan region in Pakistan.
Balochistan National Party: A political party that advocates for greater autonomy for the Balochistan region in Pakistan.
Balochistan Liberation Army: A militant group involved in acts of violence against the Pakistani government and military in the Balochistan region.
Balochistan People's Liberation Front: A militant group involved in acts of violence against the Pakistani government and military in the Balochistan region.
It's important to note that these organizations have various factions, each with its objectives and strategies and that the Pakistani government has designated some terrorist organizations. But it's also very important to consider the social and political conditions from which such movements are borne. The state is often thought of as a 'mother' who naturally protects all her children, i.e., the nation-state's citizens, but that has certainly not been the case in Pakistan. These separatist movements have come about after years and years of neglect and exploitation of resources, particularly in the region of Balochistan. The state's oppression didn't stop at alienation and exploitation but also active killing. It forced abductions of the dissidents demanding nothing large but their right to a life and a life of due dignity.