A senior Pakistani diplomat has called on the UN Security Council to “act swiftly” to designate the “foreign-funded” Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist group under its sanctions regime, established by Resolution 1267 in 1999, as he renewed Pakistan’s pledge to combat and eradicate terrorists on its soil. Speaking in a Council debate on […]
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BLA’s Failed Offensive Security Forces’ Surgical Response Thwarted Op Herof 2.0
The blood-soaked weekend of January 31, 2026, will be remembered as the moment the state’s counter terrorism resolve met the full force of a coordinated insurgent campaign. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a group designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the United States and proscribed under Pakistani law, launched what it termed Operation Herof […]
CTD kills five ‘terrorists’ in Mastung operation
QUETTA: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan foiled an alleged terror plot by a banned organisation, killing five suspected terrorists in the Dasht area of Mastung district on Monday. The operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated the presence of armed men planning attacks along the Quetta–Sibi Highway. Read More: CTD operation in Mastung leaves 3 terrorists […]
ATC grants CTD remand of suspects in Karachi explosives case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi has remanded three suspects, allegedly linked to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), into the custody of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in a case involving a large cache of explosives. The suspects were produced before the administrative judge at the Judicial Complex inside Karachi Central Prison. Read More: Indian […]
Karachi CTD foils major terrorist plot, recovers 2,000kg of explosives
After a highly complex and professional intelligence operation spanning several weeks, a major success was achieved. On the basis of verified intelligence, the premier intelligence agency carried out timely and decisive action as a result of its tireless efforts. More than 2,000 kilograms of highly destructive explosive material was recovered during the operation. A significant […]
Security operations intensify as Balochistan reviews year’s counterterror efforts
QUETTA: A senior Balochistan official said on Sunday that security forces had carried out around 78,000 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province during the current year, resulting in the killing of more than 700 militants. The statement was made amid claims of improved security coordination and strategy. Read More: Five militants killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa security […]
Balochistan launches swift action against banned terror groups
Quetta: The Balochistan government has decided to tighten action against banned organizations operating from abroad. The move targets leaders, commanders, and members involved in terrorism. Officials aim to dismantle terrorist networks and strengthen provincial security. Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti chaired a high-level meeting to approve strict and extraordinary measures against terrorist groups. Authorities presented evidence […]
FC foils major attack on Nokundi headquarters, multiple terrorists killed
QUETTA: Security forces successfully foiled a major terrorist assault on the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Nokundi late Sunday night, killing at least three attackers. According to an FC South spokesman, a group of armed militants launched the coordinated assault on the fort in Nokundi town, beginning with a suicide blast at the main gate. […]
Two blasts target police, CTD vehicles in Quetta
QUETTA – No casualties were reported after two separate blasts targeted a police checkpoint and a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) vehicle on Qambrani Road in Quetta. Police said the first explosion occurred when unknown motorcyclists hurled a grenade at a police post in the area. Read More: Twin blasts target Rangers in Larkana; one martyred Shortly after, a […]
FO spokesperson: Pakistan will never negotiate with terrorists
Islamabad: Pakistan will never negotiate with any terrorist group, the Foreign Office said on Friday. Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi emphasized Pakistan maintains open dialogue with legitimate Afghan governments. However, groups like TTP and BLA will not be engaged under any circumstances. Andrabi noted that Pakistan completed the third round of talks with the Afghan Taliban […]