Balochistan has suffered from political unrest, poverty, separatist violence, and foreign interference for decades. In the past, nationalist movements in the province mostly relied on protests, political speeches, and negotiations with the state. Although militant groups existed, suicide attacks, especially by women, were almost unheard of in Baloch society. After the formation of the Baloch […]
New Face
Terror’s New Face
The arrest of a would-be female suicide bomber in Khuzdar is, on the surface, an operational success. A major attack was prevented, and the state demonstrated that, even under pressure, it can still outthink those who trade in fear. What Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti put on display in Quetta was not merely a suspect […]