Pakistan Admits Operational Strain in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

International

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that security forces are facing severe operational difficulties while combating militant violence in Balochistan. Speaking amid ongoing counter-insurgency operations, Asif said troops are effectively “physically handicapped” due to the

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Pakistan Claims 177 Militants Killed in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Pakistan’s government said 177 militants were killed during a two-day security crackdown in Balochistan, following a surge in coordinated militant attacks across the province. Officials described the operation as a large-scale response aimed at restoring control after violence targeting security forces and public infrastructure. Operation Follows Coordinated Attacks

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Pakistan Intensifies Operations After Deadly Balochistan Attacks

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Pakistan’s security forces launched intensified operations in Balochistan after a series of large-scale coordinated attacks on January 31, 2026 by militants linked to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The insurgents struck police stations, paramilitary posts, a high-security prison and other targets across multiple districts. Heavy Casualties Reported Official figures

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57 Militants, 10 Security Personnel Killed in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

At least 57 militants and 10 Pakistani security personnel were killed in a series of attacks and counter-operations across Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said. The incidents took place across several districts, including Quetta, Gwadar, Makran, Chaman, Hub and Naseerabad. Heavy Fighting Across Districts Security forces came under coordinated attacks at multiple

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Seven Blasts in 24 Hours Trigger Panic in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Seven explosions in different parts of Pakistan’s Balochistan province have created widespread fear among residents, according to local officials. The back-to-back incidents occurred within a 24-hour period, though no fatalities have been reported so far. Railway Line Damaged, Security Guards Injured One of the blasts damaged a key railway track near Quetta, disrupting

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Pakistan Army Says It Killed 50 Militants Along Afghan Border

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Pakistan Army announced that its forces killed 50 militants over a four-day operation near the Afghanistan border in southwestern Balochistan. The campaign reportedly took place in the strategic Zhob district, an area known for its proximity to key Chinese Belt and Road projects. Operation Details and Security Context According to official statements, the operations

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Baloch Leaders Tell Trump: Oil Reserves Not in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

A group of Baloch leaders has written an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, challenging recent remarks and claims related to Pakistan’s resource wealth. In the letter, they stated that Trump had been “gravely misled” by Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir, especially regarding the location of key oil and gas reserves. Baloch Nationalists […]

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BLA Ambushes Military Bus, Kills 29 Soldiers

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group, has claimed responsibility for an ambush on a Pakistan Army bus near Kalat and Quetta. The attackers used a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED), killing 29 military personnel and wounding others. Initial fire followed to intensify the assault on the convoy. Casualties Confirmed Pakistani