Critically appraise the following statement with relevant examples. Furthermore, draw relevant lessons and propose way forward for Pakistan. "Natural resources, though desirable for development of a country, can become a source of conflict and instability."

Critically analyse · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Give evidence
• ☐ Both sides
• ☐ Pakistan link
• ☐ A way forward
• ☐ Causes
• ☐ Background

Debate: Are natural resources a source of conflict and instability, as in Balochistan?