by Dr Asif Channer in The Nation, Dec 26, 2023The unfolding drama in Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province, unveils a nuanced narrative marked by historical grievances, contemporary protests, and the ongoing struggle for autonomy. The roots of dissent trace back to the early 1970s when the Baloch Students Organisation-Awami (BSO-Awami) emerged from a split with the Baloch Students Organisation (BSO). With a Marxist-Leninist ideology, BSO-Awami vehemently opposed the sardari system and aligned itself with the Baluch…