Pakistan on Brink: Balochistan, PoK May Split, Shrinking Nation to Rajasthan's Size

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News18•08-02-2026, 10:02
Pakistan on Brink: Balochistan, PoK May Split, Shrinking Nation to Rajasthan's Size
- •Pakistan faces potential division as Balochistan seeks independence and PoK's merger with India strengthens.
- •Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) challenges Pakistani army with simultaneous attacks; Minister Khawaja Asif admits difficulty controlling Balochistan.
- •PoK residents protest lack of basic facilities, while US now recognizes PoK as part of India on official maps.
- •If Balochistan (40% of Pakistan's area) and PoK separate, Pakistan's remaining territory would be comparable to India's Rajasthan state.
- •China halts Gwadar operations due to BLA attacks, raising security concerns for CPEC and other foreign investments in Balochistan.
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