Balochistan: New Dams, New Problems?
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Balochhal Editorial: Congress's Landmark Balochistan Hearing
2012,02,10 -
American Congressmen, Defense Analyst Stress Balochistan's Right to Self-Determination By Malik Siraj Akbar
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VIEW: Balochistan: the ISI and the media -Dr Qaisar Rashid
2012,02,10 -
US Congressional Hearing: 'Pakistan using brutal force in Balochistan'
2012,02,10 -
Video file: Committee hears testimonies from human rights groups, scholars and analysts.
2012,02,09 -
EDITORIAL: Balochistan to the fore
2012,02,09 -
Human rights abuses: US committee hears grievances of Balochistan By Huma Imtiaz
2012,02,09 -
Congress body discussing Balochistan today Serious concern conveyed to US
2012,02,08 -
'Simpsons' to Iran: 'This means war!'
2012,02,07 -
USA Congresionnal Hearing on Balochistan, Location Room 2200 of the Rayburn House Office Building
2012,02,06
Despite positive overtures a federal government plan to build four new dams may place new stresses upon an already fragile environment that is facing reduced rainfall and increased agricultural demands
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
The government has started considering plans to build four new dams in Balochistan. President Zardari has issued directives to Federal Minister Babar Awan to consult with Baloch leaders on plans to build dams in the province.
Baloch leaders Nawab Khalid Gichki, Nawab Abdul Rehman adn Sardar Yar Mohammad Jamali met President Asif Zardari in Islamabad. On the occasion, President Zardari said that poor women will be given free agriculture land in the areas where dams will be built.
Zardari said that the government wants trustworthy relationship. He said that baloch leaders living overseas should also play their role in national politics. Everyone, including Balochis, will have to play their role for the stability of democracy. The president said that the Pakistan Peoples Party does not believe on politics of revenge. The Baloch leaders could play important role in national politics after general amnesty.