Abstract
The diversified definitions of traditional ‘Baloch Self’ have radically
shifted the focus of their contours to modern symbols of identity
introduced by the British in the region. The purpose of this paper is to
explore and understand the discourse working behind this shift. As
modern symbols of identity as well as modern concepts and
techniques of definition of ‘self’ were introduced by the British in the
region, therefore, the paper shall focus on the period of British
suzerainty on the Baloches for the understanding of the discourse of
Baloch identity. For, it focuses on three paradigms of discourse of
identity, notwithstanding the traditional tribalism: mutual internal
assimilation, administrative adaptability and plurality of the sense of
nationality. The paper shall, in this context, define the problems with
now contemporary discourse of identity.
Muhammad Shafique. (2015) Discourse of Baloch Identity under the British, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume 52, Issue 1.
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