Pakistan’s ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ narrative turns Baloch insurgency into India blame game
- Pakistan has started calling Baloch militant groups “Fitna al-Hindustan”, linking the insurgency to India.
- The term suggests that Baloch groups are acting with Indian support, but India rejects Pakistan’s allegations.
- Critics say the narrative shifts attention away from Balochistan’s long-standing local grievances, including political exclusion and demands for a greater share of resources.
- The new label could help Pakistan present the insurgency as a foreign-backed threat, rather than an internal conflict with deep-rooted causes.
Source: firstpost.com
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