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India.com
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Resources worth billions, almost half of its area; What will Pakistan lose if Balochistan leaves Pakistan, it will only have...
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif (File) Amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan and the counter actions from India in the form of 'Operation Sindoor', one important thing that has continuously remained in news is the Baloch Liberation movement. Balochistan is the south-western province of Pakistan and it remains one of biggest security headaches of Pakistan due to the decades of armed rebellion. As per media reports, the Balochistan Liberation Army has conducted more than 50 attacks across Pakistan. However, have you ever thought about what would happen if Balochistan decides to secede from Pakistan. About Balochistan Balochistan is a historical region in West and South Asia. Located in the Iranian plateau's far southeast and bordering the Indian Plate, it is the largest state of Pakistan as per area. Talking about the resources, the Balochistan region of Pakistan is the one of most resource rich regions of the region. Resources of Balochistan As per a report by Asia Times, Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan by area, is a geological treasure trove. The report mentions that the Chagai region lies within the Tethyan Magmatic Arc, a mineral-laden zone spanning Europe to Southeast Asia renowned for its copper and gold wealth. Also, the nearby Reko Diq mine holds an estimated 5.9 billion tonnes of ore, ranking it among the world's largest untapped reserves. Balochistan spans approximately 347,190 square kilometers which alone accounts for nearly 39.37% of Pakistan's total land mass, which is around 881,913 square kilometers. Therefore, if Balochistan decides to leave Pakistan, Pakistan will lose resources worth billions and almost half of its area. BLA claims responsibility for deaths of 14 Pakistani Army personnel Very recently, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for two separate attacks that resulted in the deaths of 14 Pakistani Army personnel in Bolan and Kech. The BLA's Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) carried out a remote-controlled IED attack on a military convoy vehicle in the Shorkand area of Mach, Bolan, as per a report by news agency ANI. The blast reportedly killed all 12 soldiers on board, including Special Operations Commander Tariq Imran and Subedar Umar Farooq. The vehicle was destroyed in the explosion. In another operation, BLA fighters targeted a Bomb Disposal Squad of the Pakistani Army in the Kulag Tigran area of Kech. The remote-controlled IED detonated around 2:40 PM yesterday while the unit was conducting a clearance mission. Two personnel were killed in the attack. (With inputs from agencies)
Economic Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Balochistan Liberation Army claims killing of 14 Pakistan soldiers: Watch viral video
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for an IED attack in Balochistan's Kachhi district, resulting in the deaths of fourteen Pakistan Army soldiers, including a Special Operations Commander. Following the attack, the Pakistan Army initiated a sanitization operation in the area. This incident occurred amidst heightened tensions, a day after India conducted strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied territory. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads BLA Targets Pakistan Army convoy in Kachhi Army launches sanitisation operation Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads BLA's history of violent attacks BLA Attack a Day After India Carried Out Strike in Pakistan As per the video released by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), fourteen Pakistan Army soldiers reportedly died in Balochistan 's Kachhi district when their vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED). The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to an official statement."Terrorists belonging to the Balochistan Liberation Army targeted a security forces' vehicle with an improvised explosive device in the general area Mach, Kachhi district," news agency PTI quoted a Pakistan Army statement as explosion destroyed the army vehicle and killed all 14 soldiers on board. The dead include Special Operations Commander Tariq Imran and Subedar Umar Farooq, according to news agency the incident, Pakistan Army said it was conducting a sanitisation operation in the area to eliminate any remaining attack comes days after Pakistan's security forces killed 10 terrorists in Balochistan in two separate incidents in Kech and Ziarat districts. Authorities said the killings were part of a wider crackdown on militant groups in the BLA has carried out several similar attacks in the past. In March, the group hijacked the Jaffar Express, a passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar with 440 people on board. The incident resulted in the deaths of 21 civilians and four soldiers. Balochistan has faced continuous unrest for nearly 20 years. Ethnic Baloch groups accuse Pakistan's federal government of exploiting the province's natural resources without fair compensation or development in the BLA attack comes a day after India carried out strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied territory. Indian defence sources said the operation targeted camps used by militant groups for launching cross-border attacks. The strikes were carried out with precision and were aimed at preventing future infiltration the Indian action, the situation along the Line of Control and within Pakistan has remained tense. The Balochistan Liberation Army's (BLA) attack on Pakistani troops in the Kachhi district added to the pressure on Pakistan's security establishment. While there is no official link between the two incidents, the timing has drawn attention amid heightened tensions in the region.
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
14 Pakistani soldiers killed in twin Baloch Liberation Army attacks
At least 14 Pakistani army personnel were killed in two separate attacks carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan's Bolan and Kech regions, underscoring the intensifying insurgency in the troubled province. In the first operation, the BLA's Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) launched a remote-controlled IED attack targeting a military convoy in the Shorkand area of Mach, Bolan district. The powerful explosion reportedly killed all 12 soldiers aboard, including Special Operations Commander Tariq Imran and Subedar Umar Farooq. The military vehicle was completely destroyed in the blast. In a separate incident later the same day, BLA fighters struck a Bomb Disposal Squad of the Pakistani Army in the Kulag Tigran area of Kech district. A remote-controlled IED was detonated around 2:40 p.m. while the squad was conducting a clearance operation, resulting in the death of two personnel. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch issued a statement taking responsibility for both attacks and lambasted the Pakistani army, labelling it a mercenary force. "The hired killers who call the Baloch Liberation Army a foreign proxy should know that the Pakistani army itself is a mercenary armed gang that thrives on Chinese capital and Papa Jones," he said. "The meaning of the army's uniform shifts -- sometimes guarding ports, guarding corridors, serving the satisfaction of lenders." He further stated, "An army that determines its direction according to the will of changing masters in every era is not a national army, but a commercial one. The attacks on this mercenary occupying army by the freedom fighters of Baloch land will continue with greater intensity." The latest strikes underscore the persistent and deep-rooted conflict in Balochistan, where separatist groups have long accused the Pakistani state of marginalisation, economic exploitation, and systemic human rights violations. Despite the region's abundant natural resources, local communities continue to face poverty, underdevelopment, and political exclusion, with benefits allegedly funnelled to the federal government and foreign investors, particularly China. The Pakistani military's heavy deployment in Balochistan is perceived by many locals not as a protective force, but as a suppressive presence, fuelling resentment and sustaining the insurgency. The disconnect between Baloch nationalist aspirations and Islamabad's policies remains a key source of instability in the region. In a similar high-profile incident in March, the BLA hijacked a train carrying over 400 passengers in Balochistan's Kacchi district, further highlighting the group's operational capability and reach. Security forces in Pakistan have increasingly come under fire from separatist factions like the BLA, who often target personnel originating from Punjab and other provinces, accusing them of occupying Baloch lands. The provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to be among the most volatile in the country, witnessing a surge in attacks on military and paramilitary forces. Pakistan, on its part, maintains that groups such as the BLA receive support from across the border in Afghanistan. Islamabad has accused the Taliban regime of providing shelter, funding, and logistical support to anti-Pakistan elements, enabling them to conduct cross-border terrorism and spread unrest within Pakistan's borders.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Another Attack On Pakistan After Ops Sindoor: BLAs Twin Strike Kills 14 Soldiers In Bolan, Kech
Hours after India's Operation Sindoor targeting 9 terror camps in Pakistan, the Pakistani Army has suffered yet another loss as its 14 soldiers were killed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The BLA has also released a video of the attack. This comes as a shocker for Pakistan amid the Bloch protests. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) took credit for two separate assaults that led to the deaths of 14 Pakistani military personnel in the regions of Bolan and Kech. In one of the attacks, the BLA's Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) used a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) to target a military convoy vehicle in the Shorkand area of Mach, Bolan. The explosion reportedly killed all 12 soldiers inside the vehicle, among them Special Operations Commander Tariq Imran and Subedar Umar Farooq. The blast completely destroyed the vehicle. In another operation, BLA fighters targeted a Bomb Disposal Squad of the Pakistani Army in the Kulag Tigran area of Kech. The remote-controlled IED detonated around 2:40 PM yesterday while the unit was conducting a clearance mission. Two personnel were killed in the attack. According to Jeeyand Baloch, spokesperson for the Baloch Liberation Army, the hired killers who call the Baloch Liberation Army a foreign proxy should know that the Pakistani army itself is a mercenary armed gang that thrives on Chinese capital and Papa Jones. The meaning of the army's uniform shifts--sometimes guarding ports, guarding corridors, serving the satisfaction of lenders. An army that determines its direction according to the will of changing masters in every era is not a national army, but a commercial one. The attacks on this mercenary occupying army by the freedom fighters of Baloch land will continue with greater intensity. #BREAKING: Baloch Liberation Army's Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) targeted a Pakistan Army vehicle in a remote controlled IED attack in Mach Kund Area of Bolan, while they were preparing military operation. 12 Pakistan Army soldiers neutralised by BLA.… — Anand (@ibhagat_anand) May 8, 2025 The recent attacks highlight the enduring unrest and conflict in Balochistan. In this region, separatist groups have long demanded independence, citing political marginalisation, human rights abuses, and exploitation of natural resources by the Pakistani state. These groups argue that the region's vast mineral wealth benefits the central government and foreign investors, while local communities remain impoverished and underdeveloped. The Pakistani military's presence and operations in the region are viewed by many as acts of occupation rather than national defence. As a result, resentment continues to grow, fueling further resistance and deepening the divide between Baloch nationalists and the federal authorities.
