Dr Hafeez Jamali

Social Anthropologist

Balochistan is the largest province in Pakistan with several mega projects taking place there. The province is strategically located near a coastal belt and is home to the Gwadar port. Though the province might seem to be economically thriving, there are current concerns related to the future of socio-economic development in Balochistan and how sustainable this growth can be. It is vital to understand how these factors affect both local perspectives and state-level policy-making. In this episode, Ms Kunthavi Kalachelvam, Research Analyst, ISAS, discusses the intricate socio-economic dynamics in Balochistan with Dr Hafeez Jamali, Social Anthropologist and a civil servant.