US EditionBaloch rebels see opportunity in Pakistan's adversity, hoist flags of liberation
- The Baloch Liberation Army conducted multiple coordinated attacks against Pakistani occupation forces in Balochistan during early May 2025, targeting Quetta, Kech, Mastung, and Kachhi districts.
- The assaults stemmed from longstanding discontent over exclusion from political processes, violations of fundamental rights, and the exploitation of the region's resources by the Pakistani government, which have driven separatist movements to seek independence.
- The BLA used remote-controlled IEDs, automatic and heavy weapons, and grenades to target convoys, bomb disposal squads, supply trucks, communication towers, checkpoints, and military posts.
- The twin assaults in Bolan and Kech resulted in the deaths of 14 Pakistani soldiers, including Special Operations Commander Tariq Imran. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch described the Pakistani military as a mercenary force sustained by Chinese investments and Papa Jones.
- These assaults underscore deepening unrest and intensifying resistance in Balochistan, as the BLA vows to continue attacks against what it calls occupying forces amid a widening divide with federal authorities.
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Baloch rebels see opportunity in Pakistan's adversity, hoist flags of liberation
Fierce attacks by Baloch rebels have shaken the Pakistani state, even as it is focused on the Indian front. Balochistan's provincial capital, Quetta, saw six attacks on Pakistani forces on Thursday. The Baloch people have replaced Pakistani flags with their own, and want to be recognised as an independent country, with a diplomatic mission in Delhi.
14 Pakistani soldiers killed in twin attacks in Balochistan, BLA claims responsibility
The attacks on Pakistani armed forces in Balochistan highlight the persistent unrest in the region, where separatist groups have been carrying out a prolonged struggle seeking independence from Pakistan.
BLA Claims Responsibility for Twin Attacks Killing 14 Pakistani Soldiers in Balochistan
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks that resulted in the deaths of 14 Pakistani Army personnel in Bolan and Kech. World News | BLA Claims Responsibility for Twin Attacks Killing 14 Pakistani Soldiers in Balochistan.
Balochistan CM Vows Action Against Security Officials Involved in Extortion
Manan Mandokhail, News Desk: QUETTA: May 9 — Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti on Friday assured the provincial assembly that any security personnel found involved in extortion or bribery would be brought to justice, urging lawmakers to provide concrete evidence. During a heated session of the Balochistan Assembly, Jamaat-e-Islami MPA Maulana Hidayat ur Rahman tabled a resolution alleging that law enforcement personnel were collecti…
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