Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Jaffar Express coaches derail after blast near Shikarpur

Jaffar Express

SHIKARPUR: At least four coaches of the Jaffar Express derailed near Sultan Kot village in Shikarpur on Tuesday following an explosion on the railway track. The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is suspected to be behind the explosion on a railway track near Shikarpur that caused coaches of the Jaffar Express to derail, sources revealed. … Read more

Pakistan warns UN of terror threats from TTP

Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains the “gravest threat” to Pakistan’s national security, a senior Pakistani diplomat told the UN Security Council, urging the Taliban authorities to fulfill their international counterterrorism obligations. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, highlighted that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), with nearly 6,000 fighters, is the … Read more

Pakistan hails US action against BLA, Majeed Brigade

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the United States’ decision of designating Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations, also adding Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA. Pakistan had proscribed Majeed Brigade as a terrorist entity since 18 July 2024. The BLA/Majeed Brigade is involved in multiple terrorist attacks in Pakistan, including the … Read more

U.S. declares BLA and Majeed Brigade as “Foreign Terrorist Organizations”

U.S. declares BLA and Majeed Brigade as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations"

The U.S. Department of State has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its group, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). The Majeed Brigade is now officially recognized as an alias of the BLA, which was already listed as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group in 2019. According to the statement by … Read more

Pakistan raises alarm over cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil

Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the international community to unite in holding the Taliban accountable to their commitments, including preventing Afghan territory from being used to threaten other nations, and ensuring a peaceful, stable Afghanistan free from terrorism. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, said that cross-border infiltration … Read more

India-Backed BLA Strikes Again in Proxy War Against Pakistan

India-Backed BLA Strikes Again in Proxy War Against Pakistan

Today, on May 21, 2025, a tragic attack took place in Khuzdar where a school bus was targeted. In this attack, three innocent children and two adults were martyred, while many others were seriously injured. The terrorist organization BLA carried out this attack under India’s instructions. For years, the BLA has been acting as a … Read more

CTD arrests BLA terrorist from Karachi  

CTD

KARACHI: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh has arrested a terrorist associated with banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Saeedaabad area of Karachi. Spokesman of the Anti -Terrorism Department (CTD), a terrorist named Dahn was arrested from Saeedabad area of ​​Karachi while illegal weapons were also recovered from the possession of the arrested terrorists. According to … Read more

US weapons used in BLA’s Jaffar Express attack: report

US weapons

NEW YORK: A leading American newspaper has confirmed what Pakistan has always said that the terrorist groups based in Afghanistan are using, in their cross-border attacks, sophisticated weapons left behind by U.S. troops during 2021’s withdrawal from the war-torn country. “Many of the weapons wound up across the border in Pakistan, at arms bazaars and … Read more

Pakistan urges UNSC to address terrorism within & from Afghanistan

Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan called on the world community and the United Nations Security Council to address terrorism within and from Afghanistan as “a matter of priority”, as the 15-member Council adopted a resolution that extended the mandate of UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) by one year. “The Taliban government has not been effective in … Read more

Int’l Women’s Day: Baloch women working in various field of life  

Int’l Women

QUETTA: Baloch women are not only the pride of Balochistan but the whole Pakistan as they have proved themselves in every domain. Federal as well as Provincial governments provide enabling environment and immense opportunities to its women similar to men. Baloch women are not only the pride of Balochistan but the whole Pakistan as they … Read more

Story of female suicide bomber of Kalat

Kalat

KARACHI: The Kalat suicide bomber identified as Ganjatoon alias Barmesh, the daughter of Miran Bakhsh, a resident of Gwadar. She has 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Her father was a laborer but then became addicted to the drug, who started to disappear from home mostly. Despite poverty at home Ganjatoon continued his education. The story … Read more

BLA’s looting, propaganda, and anti-CPEC agenda exposed

BLA’s looting, propaganda, and anti-CPEC agenda exposed

BLA’s looting in Zehri Bazaar and Kolpur reveals their desperation, resorting to theft after losing ground. Swift response by security forces, eliminating two terrorists in Kolpur, underscores their declining strength and preparedness.” Ransacking banks, robbing locals, and targeting public buildings expose BLA’s anti-people, anti-progress, and anti-CPEC agenda, aimed at keeping Balochistan destabilized on foreign driven … Read more

CTD registered another FIR in Karachi airport blast

CTD

KARACHI: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh has registered another case of Karachi Airport suicide attack.

According to CTD sources, another case related to the suicide attack at Karachi Airport has been registered in the CTD police station.

According to CTD sources, key commanders of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) Majeed Brigade have been named in the case.

The mastermind of the blast, Bashir Ahmad Baloch alias Bashir Zeib, is also included in the named suspects, while Abdul Rahman alias Rehman Gul, an officer and account holder of private bank at Hub Chowki are also named.

Terrorism, terror financing, explosives, murder and other provisions have also been included in the case.

It should be noted that in the first week of October this year, three people, including two Chinese nationals, were killed and 17 people, including Rangers personnel, were injured in a blast near the Karachi Airport signal.

According to investigative sources, a small car was used for the suicide attack.

The car rider suicide bomber was waiting for the convoy of foreign nationals to leave and as soon as the convoy arrived, the car rider rammed his car into the foreigner’s car while the car was possibly loaded with explosives, which completely destroyed the vehicle.

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Rangers, Police arrest 7 suspects of banned outfit in Karachi

Rangers

KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers and Sindh Police have arrested seven operatives of banned outfit Baloch Liberation Authority (BLA) from Old Golimar area of Karachi on Saturday.

Spokesperson of Sindh Rangers said, Rangers and police in Karachi arrested 7 suspects belonging to the outlawed BLA while acting on a tip-off in Old Golimar.

The spokesperson said that the accused are involved in target killing, street crime and drug trafficking. The arrested suspected identified as Saber, Waleed, Adnan, Faisal, Muhammad Faheem, Sameer and and Ehsan Pathan.

He said that among the arrested suspects are those involved in killings, robberies, street crimes, drug trafficking and the accused of the banned organization BLA. The accused used to provide financial support to the banned organization BLA.

Spokesman Sindh Rangers said that the suspects belong to Kashif Dada, Naeem Dada, Kamal and Kashif Sindhi groups. The LEA recovered 8 nine mm pistols, 550 different types of ammunition, 16 mobile phones were recovered from the possession of the accused.

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Security forces kill six BLA terrorists in Harnai

Security forces

RAWALPINDI: At least six terrorists of banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) were killed in an intelligence-based operation by the security forces in Harnai area of Balochistan.

The operation, as per the sources, was carried out on secret information in the province’s northeastern district where the forces successfully targeted on BLA hideouts on September 12.

The killed terrorists included Shafu Samalani alias Tadin, Sarmad Khan alias Dasteen, Muhammad Gul Mari alias Wahid Baloch, Ghulam Qadir Mari alias Anjir Baloch, Ubaid Baloch alias Fida, and Taj Muhammad alias Babul, said the sources.

The terrorists, the security sources added, were involved in direct attacks on security forces and innocent people.

On the other hand, Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi appreciated the security forces for their successful intelligence-based operation against the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in Harnai.

The Interior Minister commended security forces on neutralizing six terrorists, foiling their nefarious plans. He lauded the forces’ timely action and saluted their bravery.

He stated that the nation takes pride in the professional capabilities of security forces. He emphasized that terrorists and their facilitators were the burden and would be eliminated with public support.

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Precision strikes destroyed BLA, BLF hideouts in Iran : ISPR

ISPR
  • The intelligence based operation operation ‘Marg Bar Sarmachar’ conducted.
  • the precision strikes carried out using killer drones, rockets and other weapons.
  • The targeted hideouts  being used by notorious terrorists of BLA and BLF.

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan carried out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by terrorists responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan.

According to the statement released by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the precision strikes were carried out using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions and stand-off weapons. Maximum care was taken to avoid collateral damage.

Hideouts used by terrorist organisations namely Balochistan Liberation Army and Balochistan Liberation Front were successfully struck in an intelligence based operation, code name ‘Marg Bar Sarmachar’.

The targeted hideouts were being used by notorious terrorists including Dosta alias Chairman, Bajjar alias Soghat, Sahil alias Shafaq, Asghar alias Basham and Wazir alias Wazi, amongst others.

Pakistan Armed Forces remain in a perpetual state of readiness to ensure safety of Pakistan citizens against acts of terrorism.

“Our resolve to ensure that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan is respected and safeguarded against any misadventure, remains unwavering. We reaffirm our determination to defeat all enemies of Pakistan with the support of the people of Pakistan” ISPR said in a statement .

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CTD rounds up BLA terrorist involved in Ziarat Residency attack

QUETTA: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan police claimed to arrest a member of the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) who was involved in the Ziarat Residency attack during Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in the Harnai district of the province on Wednesday. The spokesperson said the IBO was conducted by the CTD in the Shahrag area … Read more

Balochistan: Captain martyred, 2 soldiers injured in terrorist attack

Balochistan: Captain martyred, 2 soldiers injured in terrorist attack

A captain was martyred and two soldiers were injured in a terrorist attack in the Gachak area of ​​Balochistan province. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Service Public Relations  (ISPR), Captain Kashif was martyred and two soldiers were injured when a vehicle of security forces collided with an explosive device planted by terrorists. The … Read more

China asks Pakistan to take effective measures to implement security

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the suicide attack in Gwadar targeting Chinese nationals working on the Gwadar East Bay Expressway project in Balochistan. A motorcade carrying Chinese personnel was attacked by a suicide bomber on Friday in which one Chinese was injured, two local children were killed and several others … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry condemns Gwadar suicide attack

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain condemning the Gwadar attack has said the attack was aimed at sabotaging the economic vision of China, Pakistan leaderships. In a tweet he said the enemy cannot undermine Pakistan’s resolve and “we will spare no effort to bring the culprits to justice”. Attack in Gawader is just … Read more

Karachi: Security high alert on red zone of Clifton over terrorism threat

Karachi: Security high alert on red zone of Clifton over terrorism threat

Law enforcement in Karachi reportedly closed roads in some areas of Clifton and Security is on high alert, especially around foreign missions, amid extraordinary security concerns over the threat of terrorism. Residents and commuters faced difficulties due to the closure of residential areas and roads. Police sources said that in view of the threat of … Read more