Al Jazeera on MSN19h
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 ...
The Star on MSN10h
What you need to know about the BLA gang
In recent years, the BLA has expanded its operations significantly, carrying out over 150 attacks last year alone, culminating in this latest train hijacking.The BLA emerged in the late 1990s and ...
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 ...
The Print16h
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, ...