Balochistan, Jan. 17 -- Government employees in Balochistan have announced a major escalation of their long-running protest movement, declaring that the campaign has entered a decisive stage with a large demonstration planned in Quetta on January 20. The move reflects growing frustration among public servants over what they describe as persistent salary discrimination and official indifference, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, under the banner of Grand Alliance Balochistan, employees from across the province are preparing to travel to Quetta in large numbers to participate in what has been labelled a final push for their demands. The alliance is seeking the implementation of a 30 per cent Disparity ...