Dr Gilani Shah
More than thirteen million people over the 3,47,190/- Square KM area (43.6% of total Pakistan area), having 760 KM coastal line with ports of Sonmiani, Ormara, Kalmat, Pasni, Gwadar & Jiwani and 36000km desert administered by 36 districts under 6 divisions, called the province of PAKISTAN as Balochistan, the biggest province of Pakistan, nestled in her southwestern part and it stands as land of capitative landscapes, rich cultural heritage, fascinating history dated back millennia and geographically covered by the province of Punjab, Sindh & Khaybar Pakhtunkhwa, Arbian sea and Islamic Republic of Iran& Afghanistan. 70% of the Bloch are in Pakistan and 20% are in Iran and some are in Afghanistan. Her offspring, melting pot of various ethnicities including Bloch, Pashtun,Brahuis, hazaras are known by warm hospitality, vibrant cultural custodians, welcoming the visitors with open arms tendering them through traditional Balochi cuisine, famous saji, handicrafts, intricate embroidery, pottery, and camel skin products, showcase the artistic prowess of its inhabitants, make for excellent souvenirs.
Revealed by the archaeologists that the life has its beauty in Balochistan since stone age and it is being uttered by the Mehrgrah civilization founded 7000 BC, thereafter the arbs came herein under the command of Abdul Rahman bin Samra in 654 H during the timespan of Khalifa Umar bin Khaitan, who covered the area, which are under the control of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, and he was the governor if this area till 656 after capturing all Balochistan. Once again peace mission established by Haris ibn Morah in compliance to the orders of Khalifa Ali Ibn Abi Talab in 660H.
The Baloch claim being the descendants of Ameer Hamza ibn Abdul Mutallab, Ali ibn Abi talab and Khalid Bin Waleed. By their daily life, name, cities, food, history, immigration, cloths, tribes, culture and life style e. g. like camels & camels’ race, jeeps & jeep races, Eagles & hunters, indicate as well, so much so they have deserts similar to the Arab deserts suffice to project the tie of that legacy. Therefore, it can be said that the Arab has a province in Pakistan.
The Balochistan has one knighted tie in holding unity, that is Islam.
The narrators say that the Arab came from a village named Baloch (Halab) and settles herein and named themselves as Balochis and the area is being called Balochistan, which has been divided among Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan and their families are in those areas.
It has been named British Balochistan in 1876&1891 by the British colonial era till 1947, as the British divided in different regions and war lords.
Interesting is that it was throughout the human history very attractive for all powers e. g. Russia and British divided the Baluchistan for their needs. In 1948,through affiliation they became the part & province of Islamic Republic of PAKISTAN.
It may not be inappropriate to say that the Balochistan is the curdle of the decertified cultures and the enriched civilizations, starting from the stone age till the CPEC beauty. The Balochistan is the collection of Deserts, Mountains, inspiring landscapes, enriched cultural heritages, untapped potential, National Fountains, Natural beauty, mines & minerals, five big sea ports including Gwadar, long costal road, its awe-inspiring landscapes, rich cultural heritage, untapped potential, all needs the accurate efforts to promote the tourism and its secure infrastructures for beckons intrepid travelers and curious explorers e. g. Golden sands, crystal clear waters, scenic beaches, unique wildlife holder the Hingil National Park protecting the diverse ecosystem, elusive leopard attracting the unparalleled experience for wildlife lovers and more so it makes available the tranquil retreats away from hustle and bustle of CityLife.
The Balochistan has hidden treasures, which are still unknown, untraveled, unacquainted seeking them to be discovered its wonders.
The Capital of Balochistan i.e. Quetta (a hidden gem)is nestled in a picturesque Vally surrounded by snow-capped peaks creating a surreal atmosphere, encompasses rugged mountains, arid deserts, annexed with fertile valleys, archaeological marvels like an archaeologist’s paradise, based on ancient ruins archeological sites, historical heritage overall the province is majestic peaks of ziarat and Toba kakar ranges.
The famous Khojak Tunnel also known as Shela Bagh Tunnel, is a 3.91 km (2.43. mi) railway tunnel in Qilla Abdullah District, away from 113 KM from Quetta has been build 132 years before (1888-1891).
Surprising note is that the primary rocket called Flight Test range has been established at Sonmiani Beach (Balochistan) in 1961, wherein from theRehbar-I has been lunched successfully by the five members team pioneered program including Mr. Tariq Mustfa (leader), Salim Mehmud, Sikandar Zaman on 7th June of 1962, therefore the Sonmiani flight center made Pakistan first one amongst the developing countries, while lunching the Rehbar-I twos stage rocket with solid -propellant motors.
The Army & Staff college has been established in 1907 and Military Sui Balochistan has been established over the interest of the area to General Musharraf the president of the Pakistan as he then was, inaugurated in 2011. Although some other cat colleges are serving the cause of the Education therein Dera Bugti, Jaffar Abad, Gwadar and Qila Saifullah.
The ancient city of Gwadar holding glorious past and being an economic port hub on the strategical trade rout on Arabian sea, has emerged as a significant economic hub and a gateway for trade in the region, its potential is called today the climax of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a game-changer project, further enhances Balochistan’s economic prospects, connecting it with international markets and fostering infrastructural development.
The mines & minerals and the fisheries and the Gwadar are the future progress icon and the keys to pecuniary glory. The lost brothers of the Arab Ancestors, got the financial Dimond to be flourished and ready to bring the prosperity in very coming time for all the times to come and the its inhabitants are undertaking each effort and exercise with full enthusiasm and zeal and the time is to start for the lost brothers of the Arab Ancestors. The lost Arab brothers has an area that is unattended paradise called Baluchistan attracting its offspring to come in its cradle for enjoyment and entertaining and a peaceful life. Have a look on its beauty through the pics:
