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Pakistan: BLA carries out first-ever attack on Coast Guard boat near Iran border, 3 killed

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…

The Times of India

Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

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,…

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My year in solitary confinement has not broken me. My peaceful fight for Baloch rights in Pakistan goes on

No home in Balochistan is safe and enforced disappearances are widespread. Detaining me and other rights activists only confirms the justice of our cause

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Terror attack suspected as gas pipeline blown up in southwest Pakistan

Main supply line near Quetta in restive Balochistan province attacked by ‘unknown individuals’

The Independent UK

Pakistan still a base for terrorists targeting India, says US report

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt…

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Distant war, a regional shockwave: How Middle East crisis is making life difficult in Bangladesh and Pakistan

Escalating West Asian conflict triggers economic fallout in South Asia, with Bangladesh implementing fuel rationing amid panic buying and Pakistan facing shortages and price hikes. Border trade disruptions in Balochistan exacerbate the crisis, impacting essential commodity supplies and livelihoods.

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'Committed war crimes': BLA says it executed 7 Pak soldiers captured during Operation Herof II

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed it has executed seven Pakistani military personnel who were taken captive during "Operation Herof II" last month, ANI reported, citing The Balochistan Post (TBP).

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'6 days left': BLA claims Pakistan soldiers in custody; sets deadline again

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has issued a renewed warning to the Pakistani government, stating that six days remain for Islamabad to respond to its demand for a prisoner exchange involving seven alleged Pakistan army personnel detained during recent attacks in Balochistan.

The Times of India

Pakistan-linked ‘death squads’ accused as seven go missing in Balochistan

Recent disappearances in Balochistan, including at least seven individuals in Panjgur and Karachi, are linked to Pakistan's security apparatus. Residents reported raids and detentions, with families of those taken, like Zulfiqar and Zakir Noor, receiving no information, raising fears of secret confinement.

The Times of India

Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to fail

A recent mosque bombing in Islamabad highlights Pakistan's security challenges, even as its generals offer Washington access to vast mineral wealth. Insurgents, armed with US-made weapons left in Afghanistan, threaten critical mining projects in Balochistan, complicating Pakistan's strategic mineral diplomacy and its balancing act between China and the US.

The Times of India

UN Security Council condemn surge of militant attacks in Pakistan

Recent militant attacks in southwestern Pakistan have killed more than 50 people, mostly civilians, as the country's security forces press their operations in the insurgency-hit Balochistan province

The Independent UK

UN Security Council condemns the latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens

The U.N. Security Council has strongly condemned recent militant attacks in southwestern Pakistan that have killed more than 50 people, mostly civilians, as the country's security forces press their operations in the insurgency-hit Balochistan province

The Independent UK

'Physically handicapped': Khawaja Asif's brutal admission as Pakistan forces battle BLA

Pakistan's defence minister acknowledges the immense challenge of policing Balochistan's vast terrain. Security forces are battling a recent surge in militant violence. Authorities report killing 177 insurgents in counter-terror operations. The minister ruled out talks with groups responsible for civilian deaths. This highlights the ongoing security crisis in the region.

The Times of India

Two fidayeen women led attacks through Balochistan targeting govt offices, banks

The wave of attacks saw around a dozen participants ranging from 60-year-old Hatam Naz Sumalani to 70-year-old Nako Fazal Baloch who blew themselves up at different locations during the violence. But by trading classrooms and social media feeds for the frontlines, Mengal and Baloch have signalled a deepening crisis within…

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Pakistan sees 361 combat-related deaths in Jan; up 43% from Dec 2025: Think tank

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Herof 2.0 explained: Balochistan is exploding again - and why it matters for Pakistan and world

Pakistan faces a deepening security crisis in Balochistan as the Baloch Liberation Army escalates its campaign through "Operation Herof. This surge impacts Pakistan's economy, foreign relations, and investor confidence. The region's strategic importance, particularly for China's Belt and Road Initiative and mineral resources, is now under strain.

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Balochistan Attacks Leave Over 190 Dead Amid Rising Tensions Between Pakistan and India

Pakistani security forces continue to hunt separatist militants responsible for a wave of coordinated attacks across Balochistan, the country’s largest and most resource-rich yet poorest province. Islamabad has accused India of supporting the militants, a claim New Delhi has strongly rejected.

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‘Fidayeen attacks’ carried out: 145 Pakistani forces killed, some captured alive — how BLA’s Operation Herof unfolded in Balochistan

The Balochistan Liberation Army rebels claimed to have killed over 200 Pakistani military personnel in over 40 hours after launching the second phase of Operation Herof. They further claimed to have captured central military headquarters in cities since they launched an offensive across 14 different locations in Balochistan on Saturday.

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The Independent UK

Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks

Pakistani police and military forces have killed over 100 "Indian-backed terrorists" in Balochistan, according to government officials

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan targets Balochistan separatists after ‘unprecedented’ assaults

Officials say calm restored to province day after dozens killed in suicide and gun attacks in at least 10 cities

The Independent UK

Almost 200 dead as Pakistan rocked by worst weekend for insurgent attacks in decades

Coordinated raids by Balochistan separatists target police stations, a prison, a bank and paramilitary installations

The Independent UK

Coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists kill 10 security personnel in Pakistan

Separatists from Pakistan's Balochistan province have claimed responsibility for nearly a dozen coordinated attacks across southern Pakistan

The Times of India

'Operation Herof': BLA launches 'coordinated' attacks across 12 locations in Balochistan; 92 rebels, 18 officials killed

At least 15 civilians, 18 security personnel and 92 rebels were killed after Baloch separatist fighters carried out a “coordinated” wave of attacks across 12 locations in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said on Saturday. The assaults involved gunfire as well as suicide bombings, an official added.

The Independent UK

Bombed, hijacked and derailed seven times this year – is the Jaffar Express the world’s most dangerous train?

IN FOCUS: Jaffar Express, a train that connects the insurgency-hit province of Balochistan with the rest of Pakistan, has been repeatedly targeted, Namita Singh reports

International Business Times

Islamic State Claims Deadly Attack On Pakistan Rally

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a suicide bombing that authorities said killed 15 people and wounded dozens more at a political rally in southwestern Pakistan.

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