Balochistan Under Siege: BLA Loots Banks, Captures Post, Exposes Pakistan's Weakness

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News18•17-01-2026, 10:28
Balochistan Under Siege: BLA Loots Banks, Captures Post, Exposes Pakistan's Weakness
- •Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants launched a major attack in Kharan, Balochistan, exposing the Pakistani military's vulnerabilities.
- •BLA fighters captured a police post, freed comrades, and looted three banks: National Bank of Pakistan, Meezan Bank, and Bank Al Habib.
- •Communication services, including mobile networks, were shut down in Kharan to prevent militant coordination.
- •BLA claimed killing 5 Pakistani soldiers, while Pakistan reported 2 security personnel dead, 5 injured, and 12 BLA fighters killed.
- •The attack highlights long-standing separatist violence in Balochistan, with BLA accusing Pakistan of exploiting resources.
Why It Matters: BLA's coordinated attack in Kharan, Balochistan, reveals Pakistan's internal security struggles and ongoing separatist conflict.
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