Pakistan, BLA

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 country’s poorest region despite being rich in natural resources such as coal, gold, copper, and gas. These resources generate substantial revenue for the federal government.
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 audacious attacks. The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express highlights their strategic capabilities and the ongoing issues of alienation,
'Killed in front of our eyes': How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded
Mehboob Hussain was riding the train home on Tuesday when the tracks under the front car exploded. In the depths of central Pakistan's Bolan Pass, a pocket of wilderness so remote that there is no internet or mobile network coverage, the nine-coach Jaffar Express ground to a halt. Then the bullets started flying.
What is BLA? Why has it HIJACKED train in Pakistan's Balochistan? Know about separatist organisation
The BLA hit the headlines in 2004 when it launched a violent struggle against Pakistan for self-determination for the Baloch people and the separation of Balochistan from Pakistan.
Pakistan Train Hijack LIVE Updates: All 33 BLA militants, 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed, says Army
A major security crisis unfolded in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday when separatist militants attacked the Jaffar Express, a
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, experts say.
Pakistan Train Hijack: Blast, firing and... People who escaped from the hijacked train in Pakistan told what they saw
Pakistan Train Hijack: 155 passengers were rescued after the Jaffar Express was hijacked in Pakistan, 27 Baloch rebels were killed. At the same time, people released from BLA's captivity have told the painful story of the incident.
Pakistan Army says all Baloch insurgents who hijacked train killed
The Pakistan army claimed to have ended the hostage crisis in Balochistan, killing 30 BLA fighters and rescuing all passengers.
Pakistan train hijack: BLA militants killed, all hostages freed; 28 off-duty soldiers dead | Top points
"346 hostages were freed and over 30 terrorists were killed during the operation," an army official told AFP, adding that 27 off-duty soldiers who were passengers on the train wer
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Pakistan says insurgents who attacked a passenger train killed 21 hostages while all others freed
Insurgents who attacked a passenger train carrying 440 passengers in restive southwestern Pakistan killed 21 hostages before ...
Timeline of attacks by Balochistan Liberation Army in Pakistan
August 26-27, 2024: Balochistan witnessed one of the most violent days in its turbulent history. At least 50 people, including 14 security men, lost their lives in different parts of the province as ...
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Heroic rescue: SSG operation exposes BLA's false propaganda, saves countless lives in daring train rescue
In a display of exceptional military precision, Pakistan Army's elite Special Services Group (SSG) executed a flawlessly planned rescue operation, liberating passengers of the Jaffar Express from ...
Pakistan prime minister meets with 300 freed train hostages and rescue troops
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif went to Balochistan province Thursday to meet with 300 survivors and the troops who ...
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BLA-India nexus: Jaffar Express attack and Pakistan's fight back
The Jaffar Express attack demands a comprehensive, unwavering, and multi-pronged response. Pakistan is not merely facing ...
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FDA Accepts BLA for Amneal’s Denosumab Biosimilars
Amneal announced FDA acceptance of its Biologics License Application (BLA) for two proposed denosumab biosimilars ...
'Mistook us for dead': Pakistan train driver recalls 36-hour terror siege
The driver of Jaffar Express recounted the terror when BLA militants attacked the train, killing 21 civilians and 4 soldiers.
Pak Accuses India of 'Sponsoring Terrorism', Says Indian Media Glorified BLA After Train Hijack
Pakistan Foregin Office Spokesperson did not implicate India in the train hijack incident but said it was "orchestrated and ...