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== Insurgency in Balochistan == | == Insurgency in Balochistan == | ||
Akbar Bugti was not as prominent in the Baloch nationalist movement compared to other leaders like Khair Bux Marri or Ataullah Mengal. He primarily focused on the interests of his own tribe, particularly his sub-tribe. | |||
Tensions rose in 2005 when Bugti submitted a 15-point agenda to the Pakistani government. His demands included greater control over the province's resources and a halt to the establishment of military bases. He also sought nearly a 50% share of all funds allocated for development in the province. During this period, attacks on the Pakistan Army increased, including a notable incident in 2005 where a helicopter was targeted, resulting in injuries to the head of Pakistan's Frontier Corps and his deputy. | |||
In March 2006, a bus filled with wedding guests struck an anti-tank mine in Dera Bugti, leading to the deaths of 28 people, most of whom were women and children, and injuring 7 others. Many of the victims were from the Masoori Bugti tribe, which had opposed Akbar Bugti's leadership. Akbar Bugti took responsibility for the bus attack, while Abdul Samad Lasi, a district chief, reported that militants under Bugti's command had planted hundreds of mines on dirt roads throughout Dera Bugti. The purpose of these mines was to target local security forces. He further stated that Pakistani security troops had managed to disarm many of the landmines placed in the region. | |||
== 15-point agenda == | |||
The demands were aimed at ensuring provincial autonomy, safeguarding Balochistan's natural resources, and addressing political and administrative issues.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250410152337/https://www.dawn.com/news/371485/15-point-demand-given-to-tariq-aziz-says-bugti</ref> Below are the key points of the agenda: | |||
1. '''Provincial Autonomy''': Greater autonomy for Balochistan, allowing the province to manage its affairs more independently. | |||
2.'''Control Over Natural Resources''': Baloch people should have control over their natural resources and wealth. | |||
3.'''Administrative and Financial Powers''': The Balochistan government should have authority over administrative, financial, and planning matters related to mega projects like Gwadar. | |||
4.'''Revenue Control''': The provincial government should control the revenue generated from mega projects. | |||
5.'''Local Employment''': Employment opportunities in these projects should be reserved for the local population. | |||
6.'''Abandon Planned Cantonments''': The construction of new military bases should be halted, and land forcibly acquired should be returned to its owners. | |||
7.'''Rectify Revenue Records''': Correcting and updating land revenue records. | |||
8.'''Senate Representation''': The Senate should represent the four federating units, and amendments made during Ziaul Haq's period should be revoked. | |||
9.'''Disband Levies Force''': Disbanding the levies force recruited by the ISI and MI in the Marri area. | |||
10.'''Withdraw Armed Forces''': Withdrawing all armed forces from interior Balochistan. | |||
11.'''Provincial Control Over Civil Armed Forces''': The provincial government should control all civil armed forces. | |||
12.'''Provincial Assembly Authority''': The provincial assembly should have the power to frame laws for Balochistan. | |||
13.'''Federal Law Override''': Federal laws should not override provincial laws. | |||
14.'''Resettle Gas Company Issues''': Resolving issues related to gas companies. | |||
15.'''Release Political Prisoners''': Releasing all prisoners held for political reasons | |||
== references == | == references == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== Read also == | |||
*[[Pashtunwali]] | |||