Understanding the Central Problems of Balochistan - Rafiullah Kakar -  

One of the finest minds of Balochistan, I am a nationalist baloch and i do not have any reservations on him representing Balochistan. I fully support him trusting and believing on his knowledge and rsearch.

This man is brilliant.He is authority on contemporary Balochistan

He has got immense insight into the problems of Balochistan. Thanks for inviting such an intellectual to your podcast from the far-flung area of Balochistan. 🥰

This individual has beautifully depicted a vivid image of Balochistan, and it brings great joy to witness such intellectual insight.

Thank God . please invite more guests like him . balochistan issue must be discuss more and more

Very happy to see such sincere people's podcast in Pakistan. At least Pakistan should listen and learn from them

Surely, one of TPE's best podcast episodes. Voice of reason, spoken in a moderate way.

What a guy! I can only imagine how many books he has read. No wonder he's a Rhodes Scholar. Great podcast Shehzad.

It's the quality of his knowledge and the patience with which he explains. Amazing scholar and very thoughtful answers by the gentleman

Those who refuse to learn from History are doomed to Repeat it .

Finally an episode on Balochistan

Man this Islamabad season is in its league of its own, the issues that are discussed are so wide in horizon and deep in understanding that is truly challenging to the status quo understanding of common men. Thanku everyone who joined this for breaking majority myths !!

After watching this vlog I have changed my mind about balochistan and I’m not even a Balochi. Their struggle will expand to other states and the youth will make sure they get what they deserve. We are seeing that in 1st world countries. So the people of Pakistan have a bigger enemy that’s the establishment.

PM kakar and Rafiullah Kakar are at 360 degree. Great love from all Baloch side❤❤❤for both of you.

Sir kakar I'm baloch and all baloch salute you my lord

1:01:00 Excellent point ("Hum jo ker rahay haiN wo theek hay, wo jo ker rahay haiN wo to ghadar haiN")

Thanks for talking about Balochistan. Raffiullah is great researcher. Hope for the best❤

Not only Balochistan, but all over Other provinces have to be broken down into smaller provinces. Distribution of NFC will be more appropriate and the chances are brighter for fair distribution of resources down to the people. This will change bureaucracy dynamics, standards and expertise as well. At the same time public accountability would be more transparent

India needs such deep, intellectual, non-biased fact based podcasts which are away from commercial bullsh*t and cater to only factual conversation about interesting, important topics about the country.

This debate is a Breath of Fresh Air. Dr Rafiullah Kakar is pride of our nation. He is right Imperial Patronage been replaced by Army Patronage.

*Human Rights cannot be selective.* *7k+ Baluch massacred/killed by Pakistan Army in Pakistan were also humans.* According to the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), there are more than 7,000 missing persons from Balochistan. However, the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances says there are just 454 active cases from Balochistan as of October 2023 🙏💔🙏

Learned so much, Thankyou🙂 what brilliant man he is❤❤

Totally agree, explained honestly and clearly Balochistan issue.

He is my relative. Proud of him! ❤

Yessssss you asked my question 😭! Honestly TPE Quetta would be amazing. You could do a podcast for the Baloch, Pashtuns and Hazaras particularly the new generation in the rights movements

Pashtoon Gem of Balochistan.loveed this pod cast.

More intresting than a Netflix movie ❤

Excellent TPE episode! Can completely understand what are the issues! The tales of insurgency are so similar across the world!

How clear, articulate and sequenced his thoughts are? Wow.

Thoroughly enjoyed it, hope "Pakistan Proper" is soaking up all of this, especially the bois.

Been following his columns from a long time and always wondered why isn’t he in the limelight despite such eloquence (in writing/ now in speech) and clarity of thought. Today I feel satiated after finding him here and seeing all these viewers commenting and praising him. Thank you Shehzad 🙏

Today, KPK are mainstream and even want to lead. What a positive thing. Isn't it. Hope / wish one day same would be with Baluchistan - being mainstream and even leading.

A brilliant guest. There is hope for Pakistan.

Can't believe this is the first time I'm listening to Rafiullah. The knowledge, comprehension of the issues and pragmatic approach of this guy is simply brilliant.

Beautifully explained in a very simple manner the complexities of Balochistan.

What an insightful man, learned so much from this podcast!

Insightful, Immersive and Intuitive. More power and prowess to you folks

Being a baloch I think he advocated the issue of balochistan really well

The most educated person I have seen so far on Baluchistan issues such as a strong command of the Baluchistan political system.

What a great guest; A man with blend of intellect, honesty, and deep research about the dynamics of Pakistan, particularly Balochistan. Listening to such guests is always a time worth it!

Excellent and very insightful podcast even for someone like me who is from Balochistan that pondered long on a viable solution to our problems.

Thank you so much Shehzad. It's a very enlightening episode. Best information one can find on Balochistan to fully understand the Balochistan problem and it is a Balochistan 101 in my opinion. 🙏

totally agree, this was very eye-opening podcast ,

I was waiting very eagerly for this Podcast.❤

Good one! 👍 We just hope this problem gets resolved as soon as possible. Got some really good and cooperative Baloch colleagues…and this is a sad state of affairs!

What a learned guy kakar saab is with crystal clear concept of real issues and geniune solution to them

This is the best podcast to understand what are the problems of Balochistan and what are possible solutions !

Wow amazing such productive discussion Rafiullah kakar a very wise sound of Balochistan.

Such a detailed analysis of balochistan was missing and im glad you call the right person to talk about it.

Very well conducted interview and a very intelligent guest. Thanks for brining him in the show.

What an informative podcast. Thank you both

As usual. A masterpiece!! Soo much to learn from it

Very nice and informative.. We in India can relate with the issues.. May peace be with Pakistan.

Thanks for helping us/me understand Balochistan from the basics!!! Suddenly the whole issue is making a lot of sense!!! Glad you decided to go this route Shehzad bhai...if nothing...we get educated!!❤

Great work janab. Highly informative episode on such a sensitive issue.

His discussion of CPEC and its reasons are absolutely spot on and I have been saying this for years as well.

Beautiful podcast. Thank you for introducing a gem like Rafiullah Kakar to those of us who did not know of him.

One of the best! Rafi kakar brilliant analysis as usual

Very crystal and clear explanation of the whole Balochistan issue.

Highly educational. A must see talk!

What a demeanour he maintained through out the podcast, hats off to him and love the way he spoke and delivered the arguments.

What a beautiful, logically clear and analytically sound interview. The best till yet on Pakistan experience. Simply wow.

i like the term : PROPER PAKISTAN"

One of the best episode. Please invite Mr Kakar on regular basis so the masses in Pakistan and around the world know the actual demographic, social and political situation of Balochistan.

An educational podcast. Thank you Kakar sahb.

Thank you so much Rafiullah kakar and TPE

What a thorough explanation of Baloch issues. Thank you for inviting such a knowledgeable guest, this entire podcast was a treat to watch.

A learned discussion, thumbs up

No one can more precisely elaborate the issues of Balochistan... He is such a gem

This was an eye opener, he was brilliant and laid out everything clearly, you were a great host too,Thank you for this.

Always in awe of Rafiullah Kakar, one of the best ones.

An excellent discussion. Kakar sahib has an immense knowledge about Balochistan's political issues.

Very informative and helpful conversation. I hope sanity prevails in our power corridors.

Really knowledgeable guest.. Glad to see such people being highlighted and sharing the genuine issues of balochistan

Changed my perspective on the issue. Gallian denay aya tha, bhai say inspire ho kay ja raha. InshAllah pura Pakistan mil kay is maslay ka hal karay ga apnay bhaion ka

Great effort to educate public about real Baloch issue. Well done! Few questions... 1- Why resist administrative subsivision of Balochistan, Punjab, and Sindh that will elimInate hegemony of bigger populus centers. 2- Why protect the wrong doing and corruption of Baloch Sardars in the name of tradition? Stand up for justice for all including minorities of Balochistan. 3- Why resisting population influx into Balochistan and killing migrant workers from Punjab who are powerless and came to earn only rizque-Halal? Sindh and Bhuttos caused most of your pain. Why misplaced anger on Punjabis? 4- Are Baloch any less businessmen than other Pakistanis? Why only support smuggling and not practicing open market business model.? 5- If population-based representation is innevitable for PK federation then Why not invite All Pakistanis to come to Balochistan that will increase number of seats, NFC award, and will bring new ideas, technology, and education to Balochis. 6- Why not resisting those Sardars who are expolitive of local scene but present themselves as saviors of Baloch interest in Islamabad. Same $ardars are compromi$ed for personal interest and then badname Punjab through misinformation. 7- Why not demanding stop to Afghan free trade corrider and Only do legit business with Afghanistan and Iran? 8- What stopped you from getting trained to develop your own gems, minerals and resources? Why getting armed traing from Afghans and Indian to just blow up carvans? Same TNT or C4 can bring you fortune from mineral deposites. If Pakistan really denied you the knowledge for gems and gemology then why not getting international training from abroad? Why not developing Baloch youth resources to lead an effort to develope their own province? Why only hatered and violence? Please stop dealing with corrupt establishment and political elite and instead reachout to awaam of Karachi & Lahore to welcome your welwishers and not your exploiters. Try Lahore streets and not the assembly halls. In short, open your hearts, minds, and land for other Pakistanis.

He is a gem The way he elaborated the problems and gave way forward shows his intellectual level ❤❤❤

One of the very informative, and fact based Podcasts. Thank you so much dear Shehzad for producing such a content, which is very beneficial for us distinguish between the fake and real facts. How the Mr. Rafiullah Karar Sahab, decode the intractable issue of #Balochistan, it's unprecedented, he explained very simply and with valid arguments. After watching this podcast, it made me the biggest fan of Kakar Sahab. Thanks for demystifying my notions about Balochistan. Thanks.

Eye opener. Jazakallah!

Rafiullah u are great. Ism proud of u I live Punjab but I like u very much. Allah aap ko sehat wali thay Aamin.

What a fluent and thoughtful spekar #Rafiullah Kakar is. completely different approach in understanding the problems. Great podcast Shahzad bhai

Amazing episode. So much to learn from this episode.

An intellectual insight to the Balochistan issues, hope to go through the books recommended by Rafiullah Kalar, really appreciated

Such an insightful podcast

a great academic analysis, fact based, w/solutions, need mind-set & willingness #Balochistan thank you Karkar saab, manana thanks to the host.

More power to Rafi sahib! Excellent podcast.

RafiulLah Kakar, SA : I envy you, ur knowledge and vision. You are second person (after Dr. Moeed), who has impressed countrywide. Wish & pray to see you in high position where you have the authority to make a difference. May Allah SWT give you longevity, good health & high position in life. Compliments to your parents for being blessed with such a brilliant & knowlegeable son! Suggest you should give more nterviews to educate general public!

Sub se pehle to late congrats on new interior ! Now it's fun to watch! Must to have soft lighting and background for especially long conversations! 🎉

Thought provoking discussion with Kakar providing the historical premise and preamble to the state of affairs in Balochistan and possible exit strategies worth consideration by the overly centralized power brokers in Pakistan. Tailpiece: Right across the border on West is Iranian Balochistan and a different world there in spite of the fact that they too have serious issues of militancy and insurgency. Yet the socioeconomic optics on ground are poles apart. Why is that ? Syed Khawar Mehdi

Very insightful

Mind blowing very informative broadcast..

Mr Rafiullah Kakar explained very well Balochistan issues

Assalam o aliekum MA SHA ALLAH RafiULAH Kakar is extremely an intellectual person Proud on you Kakar saab

Amazing podcast, beautifully summarized the whole issue in such a short time span! What an intellect. Kudos!

What a grip on the history of this region this young man has. Bravo Rafiullah!

Thank you for an amazing podcast. The guest Mr. Rafiullah Kakar is amazing and has such a clarity of thoughts, impressive. Hope you become leader of Pakistan instead of cricketers and industrialists and wadeeras etc etc (though that is a wishfull thinking, but wishing good is never bad). May he has a long and successful life.

I was waiting for this video.

Impressed by guest knowledge.

Truly great and eye opening work

Zabardast podcast. Totally loved it.