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From the moment it became part of Pakistan, Balochistan has felt marginalized—economically, politically, and socially. Despite its wealth of natural resources, including gold, copper, and oil, Balochistan has been chronically underdeveloped, lagging behind the rest of the country in various socio-economic metrics. In addition, demographic shifts, such as the influx of ethnic Pashtuns, have further exacerbated local frustrations.
These tensions reignited in 2005, coinciding with the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, which intensified Pakistani military presence in Balochistan. Subsequent crackdowns, which included systematic torture and mass arrests, attempted to suppress the insurgency but ultimately fueled further rebellion.