Baloch Liberation Army's history, setbacks, resurgence, and impact on Pakistan's security landscape amid political tensions and economic struggles.

The train hijacking in south-western Pakistan represents a major escalation in the region’s long-running insurgency.

Director General Lieutenant Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said 26 hostages were killed by the terrorists before the start of the army operation.

Baloch separatists who hijacked a Pakistani passenger train claimed to have executed all 214 military hostages after their deadline to exchange them for Baloch political prisoners expired. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) accused the Pakistani government of ignoring their ultimatum,

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.

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.

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist insurgent group based in Pakistan, grabbed headlines on Tuesday with a deadly hijacking of a passenger train. Militants took over 100 people hostage and killed at least six soldiers in one of the most audacious attacks in recent years.

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.

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