This discussion paper focuses on four questions: how do migration
and urbanization together transform the socioeconomic and cultural
life patterns of the province of Balochistan in Pakistan? Second,
have migration and urbanization aggravated security and eroded
institutions of governance in the province? Third, has the 18th Constitutional
Amendment contributed towards deflating pressures
of migration and urbanization and set a direction for social sector
development (empowering the marginalized through local governance)
and curbing terrorism? Finally, how has the arrival and continuous
stay of Afghan refugees impacted urban life in and around
Quetta city? In this context, some preliminary research findings and
ideas are presented in this discussion paper for developing a comprehensive
governance and development policy that can be applied
to cities in the province. While the study adopts a broad approach
to analysing the said questions, data provided refers to the period
between 2000 and 2016.