The previous year, Rehman was the leader of an HDT demonstration that lasted for a total of 32 days. After the administration. made a promise to fulfil. the requests of the demonstrators of Gwadar. the rally came to an end without violence. But the government’s failure to keep its promises led Rehman. and his followers out onto the streets once more.
Citizens of Gwadar:
This time he issued a stern warning to the officials. imploring them to employ any. and all available strategies in order to defend the rights of the citizens of Gwadar. He made a show of brandishing firearms. which meant to convey the implication. that the local populace might take matters. into their own hands in the event. that the government did not take action to safeguard fishermen. from the influential “trawling mafia. that was abusing their ocean.
Major construction projects:
In a very clear statement, Rehman stated. that he does not require any major construction projects. for the city. such as new subway lines or bus terminals. What he is after. and what the people. who back the HDT are after is nothing more than the fundamental. liberties of the people. who live along the coast of the Arabian sea.
Development initiatives:
Rehman is fully aware of the important position of Gwadar. which is crucial to the national interests of Pakistan. in the same way as it is crucial. to the national interests of China. Because of this he has cautioned local officials to suspend. any development initiatives. that are being carried out in the city. under the banner of CPEC. Rehman is aware that criticizing Chinese projects will put pressure.
Economic interests:
On Pakistani officials to negotiate with him. Beijing has repeatedly pressed Islamabad. to do more to safeguard. its citizens and economic interests. which have come under attack. from sporadic attacks. by ethno-separatist militants in the region. Rehman is aware that this will cause Pakistani officials to negotiate with him. As a result, Rehman is exerting as much pressure. as he can on the government in order. to get it to comply with his requests on the rights. of the people living in Gwadar.
Incompetent individuals:
The leader of the HDT. known for his impressive oratory abilities. and his fiery speeches. both of which have called into doubt. the effectiveness of the current government. He has stated that the government officials. are incompetent individuals. who have no decision-making skills and he has said. They obey what they prescribed. This is likely a reference to the control that the military holds in the province.
Tremendous support:
It is difficult to convince. the angry protesters under these circumstances. because the local authority only has a limited amount. of power at its disposal. Rehman has garnered a significant amount of support from the community. He has a strong propensity to turn complaints into words in order. to win support for his position. One aspect that is particularly. noteworthy is the tremendous support. he has among the local ladies. One such illustration is that of Masi Zaini, an elderly widow.
CPEC developments:
Who, through the use of her poems. and traditional tales. has inspired hundreds of women. to become members of the HDT. The trend of blaming intervention from outside. the country for the issues has followed. by the provincial government. which appears to have little interest in responding. seriously to the HDT’s demands. Recent reports have also stated. that Rehman’s movement is being backed. by foreign powers. that are eager to damage CPEC developments.
Demonstrators in Gwadar:
This claim made by the home minister. When the government makes statements like these. it casts considerable question on whether or not the powers. at play are serious about formulating. a constructive strategy in response to the demands. that the demonstrators in Gwadar have laid out. It is vital that the requirements of HDT taken into consideration.
Genuine demands:
If one wants to find a major solution to the turmoil that currently exists in the city. The government acknowledges. that these demands are genuine. and that they accurately reflect the fundamental requirements of the local population. The southwestern area of Pakistan known. as Balochistan has subjected. to harsh forms of institutionalized brutality and injustice, ranging. from the practice of illegal trawling to enforced disappearances.
Striking illustration:
The overwhelming presence of individuals. at the HDT rally is a striking illustration. of how upset the Baloch community. is and how urgently they want their voices to heard. It is very evident that Rehman has the backing of the masses. In the event that the demands of HDT are not satisfied. and in the event that the government chooses violent tactics. to silence their voices.
More instability:
The enraged public may unleash. even more instability putting. the future of CPEC as a whole in jeopardy. It is essential to have a clear understanding. that the iron fist approach has only resulted in an increase. in the amount. of violent activity in this region of Pakistan. The instability that now exists in the port city can only resolved via. the use of nonviolent measures.