The Balochistan Liberation Army’s Expanding Reach

In this paper, we discuss:

• The growing operational reach and sophistication of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA);
• How political grievances, economic exclusion, and opposition to CPEC continue to fuel the insurgency;
• Why regional instability and developments in Afghanistan have strengthened the BLA’s capabilities;
• How cooperation between militant groups is reshaping Pakistan’s security landscape;
• Why the persistence of the insurgency poses risks to Pakistan’s investment climate, economic ambitions, and political stability.

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