Balochistan Blues

The Christian Science Monitor has an in-depth article about Balochistan, one of the large, semi-autonomous, problematic provinces of Pakistan.

Here is a map of the provinces of Pakistan. When you observe the size of the Balochistan province, it's a bit disconcerting that the Pakistani government has only limited control over such a wide area, particularly when that wide area borders Iran.

Also, just for your information, I believe the "Federally Administered Tribal Areas" are where Waziristan is. Waziristan is the area where Usama bin Laden, Ayman al-Zwahiri, and Mullah Mohammed Omar are believed to have hidden or remain in hiding.