Abstract :
Economic development tends to bring stability in conflict ridden areas and mostly acts as a
prescription for political stability and sustainability. In this context, Balochistan is one such study
which implicates that deprivation and economic backwardness have been key players in
intensifying conflict within and between the federal and provincial governments. Relative
economic deprivation in Balochistan has become one of the root causes of conflict in the area.
This study would focuses on developmental projects introduced by President General Pervez
Musharraf in 2005 to pacify the intensity of insurgency in Balochistan.
Keyword :
Conflict Transformation, Economic Deprivation, Natural Resources, Mega Projects, Insurgency, Gwadar