Abstract:
This research revolves around the idea of unjust distribution of natural resources in
Balochistan. The case study of Sui gas in Balochistan is discussed, where neither Sui
gas was provided for a long time nor was revenue generated by it distributed justly.
This led to the protracted conflict that hindered the development in the region. This
research highlights the issue of Natural Resource Based Grievances that escalated the
conflict in Balochistan. The aim of this research is to give importance to the issue of
allocation of resources in Balochistan. Consequently, Pakistan faced prolonged
intrastate conflict that has affected the progress in the region. This is an exploratory,
qualitative research which has seen this issue with lens of John Burton's human needs
theory to support the argument. The significance of this study is to highlight the role
of Sui gas and its impacts in the Balochistan conflict. It emphasizes on the central and
provincial policies which bypassed or undervalued Baluchistan’s progress. This
research will help give importance towards the policy making that are inclusive of
Balochistan and its resources especially catering the issues revolving around Sui gas.
