Gwadar is in the news due to Pakistan’s crackdown on Baloch insurgents, with deadly raids and ongoing security chaos in the port city.
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.
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.