The recent train hijacking and the Noshki convoy attack have raised serious questions about Pakistan losing control of Balochistan. Is the Baloch insurgency entering a new phase? Can Pakistan’s army crush the rebellion? Is China pressuring Pakistan to act harshly to protect CPEC? Is India secretly involved, as Pakistan claims? What exactly do the Balochs want?

To answer all these questions, the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash is joined by Tilak Devasher, an author, expert on Pakistan, and a member of India’s National Security Advisory Board.

He also discusses Pakistan's unstable political landscape. Imran Khan remains in jail, and tensions between Punjab and Sindh are rising. With growing insurgencies and internal conflicts, is Pakistan heading toward another breakup like 1971?

00:00 - Introduction

01:52 - Baloch Train Hijack

08:29 - Noshki Bus Attack

10:11 - Should India Help Balochistan?

14:12 - Women's Involvement in the Baloch Armed Movement

19:55 - Half-Widow Concept in Balochistan

24:59 - The West Ignoring Balochistan

29:05 - India Involved in Baloch Insurgency?

36:59 - Baloch Rebels Targeting Only the Pakistan Army?

37:54 - Can India Step Into the Baloch Issue?

39:20 - Sardars vs. Young Baloch Movement

43:27 - Who Are the Leaders of the Balochistan Movement?

46:52 - Is Balochistan’s Situation Similar to 1971?

49:43 - Impact of the Baloch Crisis on the CPEC Deal

52:48 - What Is the Pakistan Army’s Next Move?

55:33 - Can Balochistan Win Without Sindhis & Pashtun Support?

01:01:25 - Who Calls the Shots in Pakistan?

01:05:36 - How Are Pakistanis Reacting to the Train Hijack?

01:07:39 - Will Trump Step In?

01:11:44 - Why No Western Sanctions on Pakistan’s Death Squads?

01:21:00 - Mufti Shah Mir Killed—Who's Behind It?