Terrorism in Balochistan: issues, Causes, Consequences and Cures

Abstract

Balochistan is one of the provinces of Pakistan which is most affected by post 9/11 terrorism. Data were collected from 880 respondents of the province through part convenience, part purposive sampling since the population is relatively large and no sampling frame was available. A 26-item, self-administered questionnaire was developed on 7-point Likert scale  of agreement having four sections: nature, causes, social effects and economic effects. The result of study suggests that terrorism has drastically affected the socio-economic fabric of the society in family, communal, business and political spheres. The major cures could include improved incentives for business activity, government spending on education, health care and development of infrastructure. Bringing all political forces on board can help improve the situation in the province.