Tensions continue to escalate in Balochistan as prominent activist Mir Yar Baloch claims Pakistan has lost control over 85% of the province. The activist says Baloch nationalist groups now control key natural resources, including gas fields, coal mines, and mineral reserves, while calling on the international community to recognize Balochistan's independence. The developments come amid rising violence in the province, where Pakistan's military has reported deadly clashes with Baloch insurgent groups. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for several high-profile attacks in recent months, highlighting the growing security crisis.


Balochistan independence movement grows | Activist claims Pak has lost control over 85% territory

A remote-controlled IED blast hit the Jaffar Express near Sultan Kot on Oct 7, derailing several coaches. The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed responsibility, saying the attack targeted Pakistani Army personnel. BRG vowed to continue such operations for Balochistan’s independence.

Jaffar Express attacked for 7th time: Explosion derails 6 coaches, Baloch Republican Guards claim responsibility

In a statement, Pakistan’s army claimed that attackers from Iran killed four of their border patrol soldiers, on Saturday (April 1), reported Reuters. The incident took place in the Balochistan province’s Kech district where Pakistan shares a long lawless border with Afghanistan and Iran.

Four border patrol soldiers killed by ‘terrorists’ from Iran side, claims Pakistan Army

The 72-hour operation against the Baloch militants ended on Saturday, the Pakistan Army said, adding that 20 insurgents have been shot down. The military's media affairs wing, ISPR, in a statement said that nine security personnel lost their lives during the operation.

After 72-hour ops, Pak security forces kill remaining Balochistan insurgents, toll reaches 20

Two military bases in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province came under heavy attack by the militants, triggering gun battles between the armed forces and the insurgents.

Balochistan militants launch late-night blitzkrieg on 2 Pak military bases, over 5 security forces killed

Pakistan's "Iron Lady of Balochistan" Jalila Haider will receive the International Women of Courage award this year, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced today.

Jalila Haider, the 'Iron Lady of Balochistan' to receive US government's International Women of Courage award

The shooting was claimed by the Al-Alami faction of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a group that has previously worked with IS

Pakistan: Militants kill four security personnel in restive Balochistan