Afghanistan, Feb. 23 -- During a recent session of Pakistan's National Assembly, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), expressed concern that Pakistan's authority in Balochistan is weakening. He drew a comparison to the events of 1971, when the Bangladesh Liberation War resulted in the separation of East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh on December 16 of that year. Rehman suggested that several districts in Balochistan-potentially five to seven-could be at risk of breaking away from Pakistan. He added that, in such a scenario, the international community, including the United Nations, might recognize these areas as independent. This view contrasts with official statements from the Pakistani government, ...