Pakistan, March 24 -- What is the true essence of Mahrang Baloch's narrative. This so-called tragic story is the "reason" for her bitterness, or is this merely an "excuse" for bashing the state.

Is she lamenting her impoverished upbringing during her formative years, or is she highlighting the deprivation of her rights as a child and student at the hands of the state.

Is she mourning the circumstances of her childhood, or is she casting blame on the state for her past hardships.

Does this reflect a deeper hostility towards the state, or is it a convenient excuse she employs to hold the state accountable for her misfortunes.

What, ultimately, is her intention in sharing her story, tears brimming in her eyes.

Is she merely seeking to p...