Pakistan, BLA and Balochistan

Who are the BLA – the group behind Pakistan’s deadly train hijack?
Home to about 15 million of Pakistan’s estimated 240 million people, according to the 2023 census, Balochistan remains the country’s poorest region despite being rich in natural resources such as coal, gold, copper, and gas. These resources generate substantial revenue for the federal government.
What is BLA? Why has it HIJACKED train in Pakistan's Balochistan? Know about separatist organisation
The BLA hit the headlines in 2004 when it launched a violent struggle against Pakistan for self-determination for the Baloch people and the separation of Balochistan from Pakistan.
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.
'Final Warning' To Pakistan By 'Balochistan Army' (BLA): 'We'll Kill All 100 Hostages If...'
The BLA has threatened to execute over 100 hostages if Pakistan's military does not halt airstrikes in Balochistan.
Pakistan Train Hijack LIVE Updates: All 33 BLA militants, 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed, says Army
A major security crisis unfolded in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday when separatist militants attacked the Jaffar Express, a
190 freed from attacked Pakistan train, roughly 130 still held hostage
Pakistan freed 190 hijacked train passengers held hostage Wednesday as the battle to free remaining hostages held by the militant group Baloch Liberation Army continued.
Pakistan Train Hijack in Balochistan Highlights: Pakistan Security Forces Dismiss BLA Claims, Say 80 Hostages Freed
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) group hijacked a train with over 500 passengers onboard it in Pakistan in its fresh attack in the region. The BLA has threatened to execute the hostages as well if the Pakistan military intervenes in any manner.
Pakistan Frees 190 Hostages After Deadly Train Attack by Baloch Separatists
In a dramatic rescue mission, Pakistani security forces freed 190 hostages and eliminated 30 attackers after Baloch separatists stormed a passenger train in Balochistan’s Bolan district. Arshad Mehmood reports that the assault on the Jaffar Express,
Pakistan train hijack: All hostages freed, 33 BLA militants killed, claims army
Pakistan on Wednesday completed the rescue operations in the Jaffar Express hijack incident and said that all hostages had been freed. The army claimed that 33 Baluch Liberation Army (BLA) militants,
Baloch Liberation Army holds over 200 Pakistan army soldiers hostage
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed to have captured over 200 Pakistan Army soldiers, holding them at five different locations.
Pakistan: Hostages killed as Balochistan train siege ends
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on the train. Earlier, around 190 of the hostages were freed by Pakistani forces.A number of hostages on a train in southwestern Pakistan were killed,
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Balochistan: BLA threatens to execute Pakistani hostages after military strikes, issues 48-hour ultimatum
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has threatened to execute ten Pakistani hostages in retaliation for drone strikes and ...
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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 ...
Balochistan train attack: Driver of Jaffar Express recalls ‘terrifying’ ordeal after insurgents attack train in Pakistan
Jaffar Express driver recounts BLA hijacking as military rescues passengers, killing all terrorists in dramatic 30-hour siege ...
How Majeed Brigade, Fateh Squad, STOS… three wings of Baloch Liberation Army that hijacked train in Pakistan is big danger for Islamabad
Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is an organization of Balochistan of Pakistan, whose aim is to separate Balochistan from ...
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BLA’s seige of Pak train reveals changing face of Baloch insurgency
From hit-and-run strikes to the terrifying seige of Jaffar Express this week, the Balochistan Liberation Army has evolved into an outfit that can carry out audacious attacks with tactical precision, ...
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Balochistan: BLA threatens to execute hostages, issues 48-hour ultimatum
Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) threatens to execute 10 Pakistani hostages if demands for prisoner release aren`t met. Tensions ...
With Law Students, Medical Grads, How Baloch Liberation Army Ramps Up Violence
The BLA claims that the Pakistani military and Punjabi elite are exploiting the region's resources for their own benefit, ...
Jaffer express hijacking in Balochistan is 'good news' for Pakistani army, expert reveals Munir's strategy
The train was hijacked near Bol n Pass, close to the Pehro Kunri stations. The Majid Brigade of the BLA had taken ...