Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Pakistan's Narrative on Balochistan: India to Blame
Pakistan is blaming India for the violence in Balochistan, calling it "Fitna-al-Hindustan".
They say India is funding and supporting the rebels.
However, there is no proof of this claim, and India denies it.
This label is being used to avoid dealing with the real issues in Balochistan, like people disappearing and human rights abuses.
Many people in Balochistan are unhappy and protesting, but the government is not listening.
This has led to the fourth wave of conflict.
Some activists are challenging this narrative to get recognition for their movement and the historical grievances of the Baloch people.
Pakistan labels Balochistan unrest as "Fitna-al-Hindustan," blaming India for sponsoring terrorism.
The label, formalized in 2025, blames Baloch militant groups for attacks, ignoring local grievances.
Evidence of Indian involvement is lacking, with no independent verification of the claims.
The narrative aims to divert attention from local issues like enforced disappearances and human rights abuses.
Rights groups and activists are challenging the narrative, highlighting Balochistan's history of political and economic marginalization.
- Who
- Pakistan's government and military, Baloch militants and activists, and India.
- What
- Pakistan's accusations of Indian-sponsored terrorism in Balochistan, labeled "Fitna-al-Hindustan".
- When
- The term gained currency in 2025 after a series of attacks.
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Why
- To divert attention from local grievances and shift blame to a foreign rival.
Pakistani Government
Baloch Activists
Cause of Unrest
Pakistani Government
Blames India for sponsoring terrorism and unrest in Balochistan.
Baloch Activists
Rejects the allegations, citing local grievances as the cause of unrest.
Purpose of the Label
Pakistani Government
Uses the "Fitna-al-Hindustan" label to unite against a perceived foreign threat.
Baloch Activists
Sees the label as a way to delegitimize their struggle and ignore their grievances.
- Label
- Fitna-al-Hindustan
- Accusation
- Indian-sponsored terrorism
- Province
- Balochistan
- Notable Activist
- Dr. Mahrang Baloch
- Rights Abuses
- Enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, internet shutdowns
- Insurgency Wave
- Fourth wave