Abstract
The distribution of power and resources produces a sense of provincialism and discrimination among the federating units in Pakistan. This resulted sour relationships between federal government and the province of Balochistan. These conditions led to arose the issue of identity in Balochistan. The issue can be resolved by providing appropriate shares in power and sources distribution through constitution. Power sharing remains a source of tension among federal government and province of Balochistan, since 1948. Whenever the provincial political power is ousted from power, the tension arose with the province. After the disturbance of 1970s and end of Zia’s regime in 1988; a hope was perceived for having proper share in the affairs of the state by provincial political authorities. But after the end of democratic era of 1988-1999; the province saw a much stronger disturbance. It was the result of the era as; the democratic governments did not address the grievances of power sharing of the provincial political leaders. This study is designed to analyse the relations between federal government and the provincial; with special reference to the constitution. As the study highlights the constitutional framework in which the problem and solution lies.

Abdul Naffay, Dr. Kaleem Ullah Khan Barech. (2019) Balochistan’s Constitutional Aspect of Provincialism, Pakistan Studies, Volume 9, Issue 2.
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