Balochistan (Urdu: بلوچستان) is the largest province (by area) of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 census, Balochistan had a population of roughly 6.6 million.[2]
Its neighbouring regions are Iran to the west, Afghanistan and the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province to the north,Punjab and Sindh provinces to the east. To the south lies the Arabian Sea. The main languages in the province areBalochi, Brahui, Pashto and Urdu.[3] The provincial capital is Quetta and Gwadar is the developing port city. TheBaloch and Pashtun people constitute the two major ethnic groups; a mixed ethnic stock, mainly of Sindhi origin, forms the third major group (Sindhi Baloch).[3] Balochistan is rich in mineral resources; it is the second major supplier of natural gas in Pakistan.
Balochistan :Photography By S.M.Waqar
Balochistan By S.M.Waqar
Balochistan By S.M.Waqar
Balochistan By S.M.Waqar
Balochistan By S.M.Waqar
Balochistan By S.M.Waqar
Balochistan By S.M.Waqar
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