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Balochistan [4] (/ b ə ˈ l oʊ tʃ ɪ s t ɑː n, b ə ˌ l oʊ tʃ ɪ ˈ s t ɑː n,-s t æ n / bə-LOHTCH-ist-a(h)n, - A(H)N; Balochi: بلۏچستان, romanized: Balòcestàn, IPA: [baˈloːt͡ʃest̪ɑːn]), also spelled as Baluchistan or Baluchestan, is a historical region in Western and South Asia, located in the Iranian plateau's far southeast and bordering the Indian Plate and ...
Balochistan is the only state in Pakistan where the "Jashn-e-Kalat" festival is celebrated. This festival includes circus performances, rifle shooting and other cultural programs and shows. It was named after an emperor who ruled this region. The festival is celebrated to honour the diversified culture of Balochistan. [17] [18]
Arab rule in Balochistan lasted until the end of the 10th century. The parts of Balochistan best known to them were Turan (the Jhalawan country) with its capital at Khuzdar, and Nudha or Budha (Kachhi). Around 976, Ibn Haukal found an Arab governor residing in Kaikanan (probably the modern Nal) and governing Khuzdar during his second visit to ...
Baloch Americans (Balochi: آمریکنی بلۏچ) are Americans of Baloch descent. [2] [3]A 2015 eight-part documentary by VSH News, the first Balochi language news channel, called Balochs in America, shows that Baloch Americans live in different parts of the United States, including Washington D.C.,
The University of Balochistan (UoB) (Urdu: جامعہ بلوچستان; Balochi: بلوچستان ء یونیورسٹی , Pashto: د بلوچستان پوهنتون ) also known as Balochistan University, is a public university located in the city center area of Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. [1] [2] UoB is the oldest highest education ...
The Balochi Academy is an autonomous institution under the government of the Pakistani province of Balochistan, that fosters the Balochi language, literature and culture.It supports literary circles; conducts seminars and conferences; and invites academics from all across Pakistan and abroad as guest speakers.
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First discovered in 1903, systematic excavations since 2001 by the German Archaeological Institute and Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Pakistan Sohr Damb ('Red Mound'), c. 3800–2300 BC, [ 2 ] is an archaeological site, located near Nal , in central Balochistan , Pakistan that begins before the Indus Valley civilization ...