OPERATION INFINITE JUSTICE Fallout and repercussions on Pakistan with special reference on Baloch and Balochistan

Compendium of a Hypothetical Analysis on Present Crisis Contents: Introduction The western scenario Threat perception of western world Objectives of US and Allies Beneficiaries of present conflict: Objectives War on terrorism Threat to Pakistan Postulated western strategies Alternative Policy Options for Pakistan: Withstanding Pressure Balochistan response: A case for an independent entity Conclusion Introduction On the morning of 11th September 2001, suicidal bombers hit targets at New York and Washington killing thousands of people. The West is considering this as an assault on civilized world by Islamic terrorists supported and sheltered by Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban who in turn were trained, financed and propped up by Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency, the ISI. This event dramatically changed overnight the world’s political, social, ideological and economic scenario. The thinking of Western societies as a whole is changing drastically. The consequential spectrum of social, economic, ideological and territorial dimensions is haunting the skies of Pakistan, which is the worst crisis of such an enormity since its war with India and its dismemberment in 1971. This paper is a brief and sketchy analysis of the background events and the possible repercussions on Pakistan of “Operation Infinite Justice” with special referenced to its long-term repercussions on the future of Baloch and Balochistan. This operation under cliché of infinite justice or another name has been launched by a plethora of forces led by the United States of America. As the writer has no access to the crucial information and documents as to the possible options available to the military regime or the Western approaches so far made to Pakistani authorities, this paper mostly deals with some probing questions and possible alternatives, hypothetically and is primarily based on the analysis of the events and writings of the prominent and influential scholars and policy makers of Western World during the last decade. The Western Scenario (After 11th September) There is an unprecedented sense of outrage, and hatred towards Muslims among the general population in the western countries. There is also fear and feelings of strong resentment. Huge physical, financial losses and over-night loss of thousands of jobs, a growing sense of insecurity, unexpected and unacceptable curbs on their personal liberties and way of life, have immense and unbearable psychological manifestations in western societies.  Western governments to prepare their population for the upcoming war against “terrorism” and to regain or protect their way of life have launched an unusual media campaign. A generalized and unified opinion is evolving among the normally “dead body shy” population of US and Europe that a permanent solution should be sought immediately against a gravest threat to their civilization, no matter what will be the physical or material costs, and without any consideration of any morality or international code of conduct and ethics. There is loud and clear talks of punishing not only the perpetrators of terrorist acts but also of punishing the countries and replacing the governments who harbour or support terrorist organizations. The unity or alliance of US, Europe and Russia is very astonishing. The magnitude and speed of mobilization of western military machine is unprecedented after World War II and since the Vietnam War. Threat perception of Western World (Islam versus Civilized World) “There can be no true friends without true enemies. Unless we hate what we are not, we cannot love what we are. These are the hard facts, denial of them tantamount to denial of family, heritage, culture, birthright and denial of very selves”. It seems that the prevailing outlook on the world by West, which is based on the perception of a militant Islam as enemy or the so-called clash of civilization, is drawn upon this centuries old expression by a Western demagogue. In the absence of any rival superpower or ideology, in the new “global village”, the only politics allowable is the politics of liberal democracy, free market and free information. Any perception other than that is deemed to be the enemy of Western civilization and is thus punishable. Some very influential western thinkers like Fukuyama advocating a One World Theory in which there is the end point of mankind’s ideological evolution and the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government. Western scholars, researchers, and policy makers perceive threats coming from states whose societies have different cultures, hence which they do not under stand and feel they can not trust. They are afraid of a world where states became weak, and “failed states” appear on the scene creating anarchy and chaos in the New World Order. They foresee in this situation the breakdown of state authority; the break up of states; the intensification of tribal, ethnic, and religious conflicts; the emergence of international criminal mafias; influx of refugees in the Western World; proliferation of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction; the spread of terrorism; and religious fundamentalism manifesting in massacres, ethnic cleansing and unbearable restrictions in free trade and free flow of information, thus threatening the very fabrics of  their civil societies and  liberal democratic values and institutions. Most of the Western thinkers see resemblance of Islamic ideology with that of their former arch enemy of Marxism in the sense that both have holy texts, have visions of a perfect society, commitment to fundamental changes, rejection of the existing system or power, rejection of nation states and their propensity or vulnerability to become violent revolutionary. In their analysis, they try to make believe their readers that it is inherent in Muslims to feel satisfaction in any loss or humiliation inflicted upon non-Muslims. They consider the Muslim ideology of pre-eminence as a clear manifestation of contempt for Christianity or Western civilization. They believe that these two religious communities arena deadly competition for power, land and souls. Islamic world is seen as a source of nuclear proliferation, terrorism, and unwanted immigrants in Europe and America. A survey conducted on leading US foreign policy makers in 1994 shows that 99% of people questioned think nuclear proliferation, fundamentalism and international terrorism as “critical threat” to US; issues widely associated with Islam. In 1995 NATO secretary general declared Islamic fundamentalism as “at least as dangerous as communism”, while Secretary of State in Clinton administration pointed to Islam as the “global rival of West”. Perhaps the secretary might be echoing the perception of a section of hardliners of Western thinkers, who postulate that problem for West is not Islamic fundamentalism, it is Islam itself, a different civilization whose people are convinced of the superiority of their culture and obsessed with the inferiority of others and frustrated with the inferiority of their power. Islam is generally portrayed as the religion of sword from the start and that it glorifies military virtues and that this violent origin is stamped in the foundation of Islam. They believe that Koran and other statements of Muslim beliefs contain few inhibitions on violence and a concept of non-violence is absent from Muslim political doctrine and practices. Objectives of US and its Allies (Long and Short-term) To counter the grave threat of so-called Islamic fundamentalism or resurgence, the following options have been discussed as the possible course of action by US and its European allies: · To maintain its military superiority in respect of chemical, biological, nuclear arms and the means of delivery. · To prevent Islamic countries from acquiring nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and the delivery systems by using all means including sanctions and political leverages. · To cripple the economies and state institutions of those countries that have either acquired these weapons or they are at the verge of acquiring them. · To protect the cultural, social, and ethnic integrity of Western societies by restricting the number of immigrants admitted in the European and American continents and to curb the religious activities of the immigrant Muslim population in western countries. · To promote liberal, democratic and free market values and institutions on western lines in Islamic countries. · To foment ethnic and sectarian conflicts in non-complacent countries and weaken their economy through insistence on the adoption of inapplicable and unfeasible policies of IMF and World Bank, ultimately resulting in the bankruptcy and break up of those countries. · To expedite the process of disintegration of potential enemy countries in the Islamic world, where ethnic, regional or nationalistic separatist movements are active or exist. Beneficiaries of the present conflict India and Israel: their Objectives In the current scenario Israel, India and Russia are sure gainers. Israel is the springboard of western actions in the Middle East. It considers itself the part and parcel of western civilization. Israel will gain in many ways. The pressure on Israel for an amicable settlement with Palestinians will be released. If finally there will be any settlement in Middle East, it will be on the Israeli terms and conditions. In other words Israel will be in a dictating position. After the neutralization of “Islamic bomb” in Pakistani possession, the major security concern for Israel will not be there any more. For Indians weakening or dismemberment of Pakistan in the emerging scenario is vital for the stability of India, and for the emergence of India as overwhelming power in south and south East Asia. India since long has been advocating and manipulating the West for the dismemberment of Pakistan. Neutralization of Pakistan Army along with the atomic assets or its disintegration into several small buffer states dependant one way or other on India could be seen as the ultimate fulfilment of the longstanding Indian dream. In the Russian point of view the neutralization of Afghanistan and Pakistan is necessary for the stabilization of central Asian Republics, where forty percent population consists of ethnic Russians, and where Russians have many vital interests on stakes. This will help in curbing the revolt among the Russian Muslim areas in the Caucasus. Indian and Israeli objectives can be listed as follows: · To present a very grave and dangerous picture of Pakistan being a “rogue and untrustworthy” state which is in possession of so-called Atomic bomb and having the capacity to deliver it. Trapping Pakistan to become nuclear in 1998 was the undeclared point of this agenda. · To encourage ethnic and sectarian strife in Pakistan. · To encourage separatist tendencies and activities in the minority nationalities especially among the Sindhi, Muhajirs and Baloch. · To convince West that smaller semi-independent entities from the ashes of disintegration would be easy to control than a united nuclear Pakistan with large groups of Muslim fanatic Jahadis coming out of religious institutions in large numbers. War on terrorism Strategic and territorial dimensions US will certainly be the major player and the controlling power in the anti terrorist war games under UN umbrella while the European Union and Russia will actively participate. India and Israel may be given behind the screen responsibilities to minimize the wrath of Muslim public opinion, but their role will be very pivotal. A token force of several countries including many Muslim countries will be assembled to give the operation against Islamic terror a facade of international effort. Afghanistan could be given under the UN trusteeship for some years while the actual control remaining in the hands of its European allies and US. This may be necessary to allay the suspicions of Russians and Chinese and to somewhat pacify the Muslim Public opinion. Strategic and territorial scenarios Scenario 1: · Initial phase of bombardment on Afghan targets. · Occupation of major cities · Search and destroy activities by Allied forces to wipe out bases and camps of terrorist organizations in Afghanistan and Pakistan · Installation of a transitional government in Kabul · Formulation of a federal structure for Afghanistan · Reconstruction of Afghanistan · Elections and partial withdrawal of UN forces from the country Scenario 2: · After the completion of initial two phases mentioned in scenario 1 Afghanistan would be divided in two con-federal states of north and south. The other steps may be the same as mentioned in the scenario 1. Threats to Pakistan Pakistan is facing grave threats not only from external events but a plethora of internal factors are also shaking the foundation of the state. Before discussing the possible external threats to Pakistan it is imperative to mention some of the contextual factors that are important in shaping the coming events in the country. · All the indicators show a gloomy picture of economy in the coming years. Foreign investment is completely stopped in recent years and there are no indications of its resumption in near future. Domestic investors are reluctant to invest because of high interest rates and political uncertainty. Revenues are falling sharply. 40 billion dollar external debt is crippling every development effort. Worst of all the people have lost confidence in the financial institutions for a variety of reasons. · Sudden influx of money in Pakistani society in 70s and 80s from Gulf, Afghan war, smuggling of drugs, kick-backs in government departments and political institutions has changed drastically the norms and values of the society in a span of a short time. A very incoherent, disharmonious society is evolving which is hard to be defined in sociological terminology. Present directionless-ness, disharmony, sectarianism, intolerance, and religious fundamentalism, tribal and urban discontents due to the combination of factors, are showing serious psychological affects on population, the long-term repercussions may be disastrous and un-rectifiable. The gulf between very rich and very poor is widening alarmingly, as according to some estimates 55% of population is living below the poverty line. The net result is almost total alienation of the majority of population with government, state and its affairs. · After partition, the political leadership of Pakistan was imported from India as almost all the political and formidable leadership of the area, which now comprises Pakistan, was against partition. Later successive military regimes through concerted efforts managed to block the development of political institutions and genuine political personalities. Today one cannot find on national level a single politician of stature and robustness and with a leadership vision. Except for some regional parties almost all the political parties and groups are formed, or being controlled by ISI directly or indirectly. There is a feeling of disgust in general population about the role of army and politicians, both having lost credibility in the process. · In the present situation the most miserable state institutions are judiciary and administration. Repeated induction in the judicial system of incompetent, low calibre persons as justice provider, degradation of system by successive military regimes to accept “the theory of necessity”, and rampant corruption, have made a mockery of judiciary in the country. · The other pillar of a state, the administrative system is collapsing under the heavy weight of ill-advised devolution plan of the military regime, under the dictates of IMF and World Bank. This so-called plan will struck down the fabric of entire administrative system in the near future. Under the present trying conditions, the state administration will be in total disarray leading towards absolute anarchy. · Minority nationalities in Pakistan since long have been aspiring for a just partnership in state affairs and resource, which are being controlled by Punjab. Once this struggle was led by frontier province, which was neutralized by giving it share in army, bureaucracy and other policy-making bodies. But idea and dream of a Pashtoon homeland uniting the people from both sides of Durand Line is still there and can be used and exploited for any motive. · The case of Balochistan is somewhat different. Majority of Baloch population in their heart are not accepting the forced merger of their country with Pakistan in 1948.  They have not forgotten the humiliating events of 1948, 1958, and of the turbulent decades of 60s and 70s. The highhandedness of the present regime has further enlarged the gap between the state and the Baloch people. Their political leaders have been degraded and insulted; government officers have been harassed and humiliated. The coming events in this region should not be taken simply as the direct consequences of the 11th of September episode, but should be seen in the context of the mindset of western powers developed over a long period of time and was given impetus after end of cold war and collapse of communist block. Pakistan has size, population, and military prowess, and its leaders have consistently tried to claim a role as the promoter of cooperation among Islamic states and the speaker for Islam to the rest of the world. The nuclear capability of Pakistan is seen as a source of inspiration for resurgence of Islamic values and past glories throughout Islamic world. Western countries see this potential as unusual and extraordinary threat to their national security, foreign policy, and their economy. The suicidal bombings on US soil may have caused the speeding up of western action plan against Afghanistan and Pakistan under the disguise of war against Islamic terrorism and fundamentalism. In fact they had their action plans for taming or neutralizing of these two so-called fortresses of Islam as early as in early nineties. In that decade two other factors contributed in the expedition of the western plan, the rise in power of the Taliban (which West thinks as extreme religious fanatics) in Afghanistan, with the active support and supervision of ISI. The other factor was Pakistan going nuclear in 1998 in reaction of Indian nuclear explosions of the same kind. The aims and future line of action of Western countries became obvious a few months back when the leader of Northern Alliance in Afghanistan, Mr. Ahmed Shah Masood was given the unprecedented honour of addressing the European and French Parliaments. It became crystal clear even to an ordinary observer of international affairs that the days of Taliban rule are numbered in Afghanistan and Pakistan will be facing the consequences of its misadventure in that country. As for Pakistan the Western media had been publishing research works of Western scholars and think-tank from the very beginning of 90s, predicting the impending disintegration of the country within a time span of 20-30 years. After the nuclear explosion the publication of these doomsday scenarios not only multiplied tremendously but the predicted time span became narrower and some writings by influential think-tank in the US, the last year for a united Pakistan was predicted as 2005. It appears that events of 11th September have simply speeded up the inevitable process. As the whole Arab world has been neutralized and subdued one way or the other, the only remaining focus of perceived threats for western civilization in the minds of Western policy makers are Iran and Pakistan, having military, ideological and territorial dimensions and prowess. As Iran is in the process of compromise with West, they might delay the Iranian question for the time being. Taking into consideration the large-scale mobilization of forces by the Western Alliance and creation of a crusade mentality by Western media, and reading delineated between the lines of the speeches   by responsible Western leadership, it is certain that the target is not to capture Osama bin Laden or just Afghanistan nor it is for a limited or specific period. One should seriously consider the mindset of western civilization vis-à-vis Islam, which is the main source of provocative inspiration for the present cliché of “war against terrorism”. It will be a grave mistake to link the events solely with the events in New York and Washington. It is now abundantly clear that war against terrorism will not be limited to Afghanistan: · That it is going to last for at least 3-10 years (depending upon the circumstances and response of different players in the arena). · That the major focus will be to neutralize or reshape Pakistan. Postulated Western strategies After getting a military foothold in Pakistan and settling the Afghan issue (the possible scenarios discussed earlier) the next step will be to deal with Pakistan. It will be childish to believe that the western forces will withdraw in one or two year’s time. (The examples are there of Gulf, Middle East and former Yugoslavia in Central Europe). One should seriously consider the loud rhetoric of Western leaders of settling the issue of international terrorism (Islamic fundamentalism plus Islamic terrorism) once and for all. The sweetening gestures of lifting of sanctions, rescheduling of loans, and grant of some million dollars should by no means can diminish the grave danger threatening the very foundations of the state. The western strategists while dealing with the Pakistan issue might take the following objectives in mind: · Initially to use the Pakistani potentials in the settlement of Afghan issue. · Suppression of Islamic militants in Pakistan with the help of state machinery, causing widespread and violent turmoil in an already broken and polarized society. · Emasculation of nuclear potentials of Pakistan and limiting the size of Pakistan army to their own satisfaction as they think it is structured on Islamic ideological lines and could be a potential threat to their interest at any time in future. · Settling of Kashmir Issue in the interest of India. · Giving India a hegemonic and dominating role in Middle East, south and central Asia to safe guard the western interest in those regions after their pullout. The above options and policy objectives will be put to action by the Western Alliance in case of a “smooth landing”. However if they were not able to “land smoothly” the consequences of a “crash landing” will be more disastrous for Pakistan and may take the following shape: · Deliberate exacerbation of religious fundamentalist problem in Pakistan by clandestine financing and supporting religious and sectarian groups, creating complete chaos in the country. · More importantly, actively and overtly supporting the existing nationalist groups, and creating new separatist organizations in Frontier, Sindh and Balochistan. · Giving northern Afghanistan to Northern Alliance and uniting Pakhtoons on both sides of Durand Line, to establish a semi-autonomous country. · Creating a con-federal state comprising Sindh and Balochistan controlled directly by west or its proxy, India · Formation of a confederation between Sultanate of Oman and a great portion of southwestern Balochistan. * · Keeping in mind the secular and liberal orientation of Baloch people they might consider setting up an independent Balochistan dependant totally on the West and serving as a western outpost in the region. · Punjab may be retained as an entity like Nepal and Bhutan. *Sultanate of Oman has been in consideration as a potential launching pad for a future separatist movement by the West. Two recent developments are indicative of something being given concrete shape in this regard. First, the donation by Sultan Qaboos for the uplift of Gwadar and construction of Gwadur-Hoshap road; second, the reported intention of the Sultanate to recruit a force of more than a brigade strength among the population of Mekran. This is quite astonishing for a keen observer of Oman affairs. There is no external or internal threat facing the country or the Royal Family. The economy of the country is in very bad shape and is heavily dependent on donation from other Gulf States or from Western countries. The country is unable to increase the salaries of its armed forces personnel for over two decades. There is wide spread joblessness and vast number of population is desperately seeking trivial jobs in other gulf states. In this perspective ‘grant-in-aid’ for development of Balochistan and recruitment of personnel from Balochistan for military services are points to ponder. Alternate Policy Options for Pakistan Withstanding Pressure If   Pakistan refuses to tow the US lines in Afghanistan or the western policies in other Muslim countries that are on the line of fire in the name of combating terrorism and especially in the wake of recent UN resolution, what will be stored for Pakistan and its long and short-term interests? For the moment it appears illogical to think that Pakistan with its present state of affairs can withstand the onslaught of one of the mightiest coalition the world had seen since World War II. In the present conditions, the military regime can hardly generate or mobilize a daunting resistance to a sustained and comprehensive action on behalf of western nations. In the eventuality of a resistance the whole state structure of Pakistan may most likely collapse. Nevertheless, there is deep division among Pakistan army commanders and policy makers over the issue. Many   thinking in terms of providing a leadership to the Islamic countries such as Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia who   are   grumbling with an overt expression of dissatisfaction with the coercive and insulting policies of US and other western powers. Many Pakistani writers and intellectuals   feel that initially a coalition of many dimensions is possible between these countries with very important economic and strategic prowess and leverage. Such an alliance with virtual control of western life-line (that is oil), it will not be easy for western powers to choose the option of a head-on collision with such a formidable coalition of Muslim states.  They are pressuring the government to provide a leadership in dissent to the Muslim world. They also argue that China, which is offering some sort of resistance to the economic, political, social and strategic exploitation of the third world by the west, could be an strategic partner to such an alliance of Muslim world. In such an eventuality when Pakistan refuses or show reluctance in cooperating with Western World in the their crusade against Islamic terrorism or to be more precise to curb the growing forces of dissent in the Muslim countries to the exploitation of their national resources by western world, the process of its disintegration will be speeded up. Pakistan government taking the following steps immediately can avert the disintegration process of Pakistan: · It is clear that Kashmir issue is going to be resolved according to the wishes of Indians. The Pakistani Policy makers will reconcile with the idea or be wise enough to minimize the damage and avoid the embarrassment of accepting the solution under duress. · The issue of Islamic militancy is difficult to be tackled as the militants have their genesis and roots in Pakistan army and its I.S.I.  They consider the Madrisas where the militants and fanatics are being groomed as the first line of their defense. Therefore it is not difficult to imagine that the present regime will not be thinking in terms of creating a great deal of goodwill and an atmosphere of trust with the rest of the world by tacking this menace of Mullahism which the west fear the most. · The army is also reluctant to control the near anarchic situation prevailing in the country by abandoning the so-called devolution of power plan. The ISI can hardly reconcile with the idea of loosing such a large number of non-entities and agents in the form of Nazims and Naib Nazims. Therefore the anarchic situation in the country will continue to remain the same. · The nationalities’ question with all its complexities is beyond the reach of any solution by the present rulers because of their mind-set and because of their pre-occupation of other issues of marginal importance. · Considering the present mind-set and socio-political scenario in the country, Pakistani rulers can hardly take any positive steps to alley the fears of the nationalities and thus the situation is ripe for a national struggle within for an independent Balochistan. Baloch Response: A case for independence Present government is the weakest government in the history of Pakistan. It has alienated almost all the sections of society at the same time. A government totally dependent on the intelligence reports of low calibre agents of different agencies, advises of NGOs, and other political or social non-entities may not be able to manage the daunting tasks of National Salvation and crisis management and it will surely crumble down at any time under pressure, causing irreparable damage to national integration and a great human tragedy in the aftermath, more profound and disastrous than the crisis leading to 1971 debacle. I believe that averting a crisis of such a huge and multi dimensional nature is beyond the normal compression of policy makers in Pakistan because of their mental development in a rigid and typical atmosphere and their academic calibre and their potential in crisis management. Balochistan has been in the focus due to its strategic location. Disintegration of Soviet Union has further augmented the geo-strategic position of the area, which can give access to the central Asian republics to outside world through its mainland and water outlets lessening their dependence on Russia. The western multinationals are keeping in view the easiest and shortest route to Central Asian republics, as Gwadar is only 1500 kilo-meter away from the Turkmen capital, with an ideal geographical landscape for the construction of railways and roads. This is the main issue in the western world because it is now generally believed that unless these republics are economically liberated and given trade routes other than the Russian facilities, all these republics will join the Russian confederacy within a decade. Apart from this, Afghanistan situation has further increased its importance.  The western strategists have been loudly thinking of carving a state of Balochistan to be the second outpost of western interests after Israel. Such a state can be a permanent nuisance for Iran and for the remaining Pakistan. As discussed in the preceding paragraphs the western policy makers are not unaware of the fact that majority of people in Balochistan would not resist if not welcome such an eventuality. · The author believes that under the circumstances the Baloch leadership can achieve either impendence of their homeland or can get a measure of internal autonomy if they are united and put pressure on Pakistan and also manoeuvre with the western powers in the context of their impatience with the Pakistan and its military might and atomic bomb. · In the presence of American and European forces in Balochistan and Afghanistan the chances of a big offence against   Baloch resistance will be minimum and human losses on Baloch side could be negligible. · Apart from active military or guerrilla resistance the political leaders and exile Baloch youths in Europe and America can seriously consider the option to challenge the forced merger of Balochistan with Pakistan in International Court of Justice in the Hague. Conclusions The events of September 11, 2001 have entirely changed the gamut of international relations, The western nations led by United States is preparing for a decisive strike against Afghanistan under the disguise of a sacred war against international terrorism. Taking into account the events of the past decade, the general perception of the west toward Islam and Islamic world, prediction of western scholars in their researches and the latest talks of their leaders regarding settlement of international terrorism once and for all (the term usually used for Islamic fundamentalism), it becomes clear that this war will not be limited only to Afghanistan. Being the only nuclear power of the Islamic world, Pakistan is likely to be the next target of the nefarious designs of this huge and unholy alliance. Within the country situation is not ideal for facing and countering a menace of such a magnitude. By any criteria all the pillars upon which the foundation of a state stood are on shaky grounds. Bureaucracy, armed forces, judiciary, and financial and political institutions have lost their credibility. General public is disgusted and a sense of total alienation among the population is prevalent. The government machinery by all practical purposes is paralysed, policy makers and rulers are visionless mediocre having no set goals, and society is highly polarized on ethnic, religious and regional grounds. The state institutions are ruined, the society is disharmonious, and the economy is in shambles. Any student of social and political sciences would call this situation very much ripe for the disintegration of a state. This is the time for nationalistic forces to get united and start a struggle to achieve their nationalistic goals and objectives under a dedicated and credible leadership. Balochistan with all its peculiarities and geo-strategic location has great chance to get independence from clutches of Punjab.. This chance should not go un-availed. Any complacency on the part of intellectuals, opinion leader and politicians will create conditions of permanent bandage and slavery of Baloch people and their country for many more decades to come.  Dated: October 1, 2001