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.
‘Things took a darker turn’: Survivors recall horror of deadly Pakistan train siege
Nearly 350 hostages were rescued at the end of a deadly standoff between Pakistan’s military and armed militants who hijacked a train in the southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan, a security source told CNN Wednesday.
What's behind the surge in attacks and train hijacking in Pakistan's restive southwest?
Pakistan's restive southwestern province of Balochistan has been the scene of a yearslong insurgency, with a surge in attacks in recent years.
Pakistan's leader meets survivors of deadly train hijacking and the commandos who ended the siege
Pakistan’s prime minister has commended the country’s armed forces for successfully rescuing 339 passengers after a deadly train hijacking by insurgents in the southwest
Pakistan PM Visits Quetta as Militants Behind Train Hijack Say Standoff Still On
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Balochistan province on Thursday, as dozens of people rescued from a train hijacked by separatist militants arrived in Quetta after security forces killed 33 attackers to end a day-long standoff.
Why is Balochistan seeing a surge in violent attacks? What's driving separatists to strike now? Explained
The local population in Balochistan has accused Pakistan of exploiting the region's resources while neglecting the local ...
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Balochistan in Crisis: Unveiling the BLA's Reign of Terror
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has emerged as a significant terrorist threat in Balochistan, with a series of violent attacks throughout 2024-2025. These incidents highlight the growing ...
The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know
A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday.
BLA's seige of Pakistan train reveals changing face of Baloch insurgency
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has evolved into a more sophisticated and lethal militant group, executing precise and ...
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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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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 ...
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PM Shehbaz calls for national unity, dialogue against terrorism after Balochistan train attack
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is speaking in Quetta after a visit to Balochistan in wake of a terrorist attack on a Jaffar ...
Pak PM visits Balochistan to meet train hijack survivors, commandos who beat militants
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visited Balochistan to meet Jaffar Express attack survivors, a day after forces killed 33 BLA ...
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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, ...
Pak Accuses India of 'Sponsoring Terrorism', Says Indian Media Glorified BLA After Train Hijack
Pakistan Foregin Office Spokesperson did not implicate India in the train hijack incident but said it was "orchestrated and ...