Pakistan, Balochistan Liberation Army

Baloch Liberation Army | The rebels who shook Pakistan
Baloch Liberation Army's history, setbacks, resurgence, and impact on Pakistan's security landscape amid political tensions and economic struggles.
Who are the Baloch Liberation Army? Pakistan train hijacking was fuelled by decades of neglect and violence
The train hijacking in south-western Pakistan represents a major escalation in the region’s long-running insurgency.
Pak army says 18 of 26 hostages killed in Balochistan train attack were soldiers
Pakistan's army announced that 18 soldiers were among the 26 killed by Balochistan Liberation Army militants during a train ambush in Balochistan. Despite a deadly 30-hour siege, 354 hostages were rescued,
What is Baloch Liberation Army that has claimed Pakistan train hijack - Explained in 5 charts
A passenger train, Jaffar Express, was attacked in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province on Tuesday, injuring the train driver and leading to hundreds of passengers being taken hostage. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA),
Baloch Liberation Army: Who are the militants behind Pakistan train hijacking?
The BLA is one of the largest militant outfits demanding independence for Balochistan. It is designated as a terrorist group by Pakistan as well as the US.
Death toll in Pakistan's train hijacking rises to 31, army says
The death toll from a militant hijacking of a train in Pakistan's southwestern mountains has risen to 31 soldiers, staff and civilians, the military said on Friday as it accused India and Afghanistan of backing the insurgents.
'214 hostages executed due to Pakistan’s stubbornness,' claims Baloch Liberation Army
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claims responsibility for executing 214 hostages in Balochistan, citing Pakistan`s refusal to negotiate. The operation, dubbed `Darra-e-Bolan`, is ongoing.
Pakistan train hijack: Baloch militants claim they escaped with 214 hostages, then executed them after ‘deadline’
The BLA said they gave the Pakistan Army 48 hours to exchange prisoners of war, but since they did not heed their warning, they killed the hostages
Baloch militants release shocking video of deadly train hijack in southwest Pakistan
Baloch militants released a video on March 12 showing their attack on the Jaffar Express in southwest Pakistan. The footage, shared by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), showed militants taking hostages after targeting the train with explosives and rockets.
5 Pakistani officers killed, 10 wounded after bomb explodes near bus in Balochistan
While no one has claimed responsibility yet, the attack is presumed to be the work of militant group Balochistan Liberation ...
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Deadly Roadside Bomb Attack Puts Balochistan in the Spotlight
A roadside bomb targeting a security forces bus in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed five officers and ...
The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know
A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday.
Pakistan's army accuses India of sponsoring terror after 26 hostages were killed in a train attack
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s military accused neighboring India on Friday of sponsoring insurgents in a restive southwestern ...
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The Resurgence of Balochistan Liberation Army: A Tactical Enigma
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), initially rebranded in 2006, has evolved into a formidable militant force carrying out audacious attacks in Balochistan. Fueled by a sense of alienation among ...
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What we know about the Balochistan Jaffar Express tragedy
On March 11, the Jaffar Express—a nine-bogie passenger train with a capacity of 700—was hijacked in the remote Mushkaf area ...
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Is India helping separatist Baloch Liberation Army in Pakistan? Here's why ISI arrested Kulbhushan Jadhav
Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters were trained by camps organised by India and RAW agents have been deployed across the ...
Explained: What is Pakistan’s Balochistan question?
A seven-plus-decade insurgency based on the rights of self-determination, as well as discrimination by Islamabad, has ...