Clashes and bombings in Balochistan spike amid ongoing insurgency, with Pakistan launching major crackdowns against separatists.
Since late January 2026, Pakistan's security forces have launched Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 in Balochistan following coordinated attacks by the separatist Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The operation has killed over 200 militants, with significant casualties among civilians and security personnel. Pakistan accuses India and Afghanistan of backing the insurgents, allegations both countries deny. The insurgency targets security forces, civilians, and Chinese interests in the resource-rich province.
Separatist militants launched coordinated attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province, killing at least 15 security personnel and 18 civilians. The military reported 92 militants killed, including suicide bombers. The attacks targeted multiple locations, including Quetta and Gwadar, amid ongoing insurgency and security operations.
Pakistan's security forces launched extensive raids in Balochistan following coordinated insurgent attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army, resulting in at least 33 militant and civilian deaths. The attacks included suicide bombings and gunfire, prompting widespread condemnation and security suspensions across the province.
A series of coordinated attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army in Balochistan have resulted in nearly 200 deaths, including security personnel and civilians. Security forces have responded with large-scale operations, killing over 197 militants. The violence has severely impacted the region, which is rich in resources and has a long history of separatist insurgency.
A bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has killed at least 15 people and injured many more. The attack, which occurred in Tarlai Kalan, is under investigation. No group has claimed responsibility, but militants like ISIS or Pakistani Taliban are suspected. The attack follows recent violence in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has killed 31 and wounded 169. The attacker was stopped at the gate before detonating. Pakistan blames India for sponsoring militancy, while Afghanistan condemns the attack. The incident marks the deadliest in over a decade in the capital.