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Why peace remains elusive in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan
A look at Balochistan’s history of rebellion, state crackdowns and why violence keeps returning.
Pakistan is paying a heavy price as violence rages on in Balochistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has unleashed havoc on the Pakistan security forces in the last 48
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‘Baseless, Frivolous Claims’: India Denies Role As Over 190 Die, Pak Army Intensifies Baloch Hunt
Pakistani security forces continued large-scale operations across Balochistan on Sunday after a wave of coordinated militant attacks left more than 190 people dead in just two days, including civilians,
Attackers dressed as ordinary civilians entered hospitals, schools, banks and markets Saturday before opening fire, Pakistani officials said.
Pakistan’s defence minister has admitted the army cannot fully control Balochistan, citing vast terrain and better-armed rebels, raising questions over Islamabad’s grip as Baloch insurgent attacks intensify.
A leading Baloch activist has challenged Pakistans assertions of operational success in Balochistan, saying the state is masking an ongoing conflict and targeting civilians instead of addressing political grievances.