baloch liberation army

At least 24 Pakistani army personnel were killed and more than 100 injured after a suicide vehicle bomb targeted a military shuttle train in Quetta, Balochistan, on Sunday. The blast derailed a bogie, sparked a fire and damaged nearby homes and vehicles. The banned baloch liberation army’s Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility, saying army personnel were the intended target.

The baloch liberation army claims to have conducted 27 operations in Balochistan, resulting in 42 Pakistani military personnel killed and one captured. Attacks included IED blasts, ambushes, and raids targeting security forces and pro-government individuals. The group also reported three of its fighters died. This follows a recent deadly attack on a Pakistan Coast Guard vessel.

Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a brazen attack by Baloch fighters on a patrol boat near the Iran border. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, calling it a "new phase" of operations. This incident escalates concerns over rising militant activity in the restive Balochistan region, with security forces now on high alert along the coast.

In Balochistan, a Pakistani military convoy was attacked by the baloch liberation army, resulting in 90 army personnel deaths. The convoy comprised eight buses, with one completely destroyed. However, a Pakistani police officer confirmed five paramilitary deaths. Earlier this week, a similar attack by the BLA led the military to free hostages from a train siege in Balochistan.

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability, risking further entanglement.

The militants, who handed over their arms to authorities in Quetta on Friday, belong to the Baloch Republican Army (BRA), baloch liberation army (BLA) and other separatist groups alleged to have carried out attacks on security installations and personnel in the troubled province.

The baloch liberation army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attacks, in the latest violence in the resource-rich province where China is investing. Last week, the insurgents killed 10 soldiers in an attack on a post near the port of Gwadar on the Arabian Sea, the heaviest casualty toll for the army in the Balochistan insurgency in years.

The baloch liberation army (BLA) claimed responsibility for an attack in Panjgur, resulting in the deaths of four Pakistani army personnel and the elimination of Ghulam Sarwar, accused of leading a death squad. The BLA seized weapons and vehicles, alleging the site was a torture chamber. This offensive is part of the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan, fueled by demands for greater autonomy and accusations of systemic marginalization.

Recent militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces have intensified, targeting security forces and civilians. The baloch liberation army conducted significant strikes, demonstrating enhanced combat capabilities with modern weapons. Islamabad's internal security is questioned as both Baloch separatists and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan increase their offenses.

The baloch liberation army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the execution of 214 hostages after Pakistan refused to negotiate a prisoner exchange. The mass execution included only Pakistan security personnel, contrasting with the Pak army's claim that 26 hostages were killed. The BLA also acknowledged losing 12 militants, including five suicide attackers, during the incident.

The baloch liberation army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for attacks in Balochistan's Noshki, Turbat, and Buleda. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch stated that the attacks targeted Pakistani forces in different areas, causing casualties and injuries. The attacks involved the use of snipers, heavy weapons, and grenade launchers. The group emphasized its determination to continue such attacks until their goal of a free homeland is achieved. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has not issued any statement regarding these attacks, which are not uncommon in Balochistan.

In Quetta, a convoy of the Pakistani army was struck by an IED attack orchestrated by the baloch liberation army (BLA), resulting in the deaths of ten personnel. The BLA claimed responsibility, stating the attack was carried out using a remote-controlled device. The group also warned of intensified operations against the Pakistani army in the coming days.