Can Pakistan Beat Its Baloch Insurgency?

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Can Pakistan defeat the insurgency in Balochistan? Pakistan’s battle against the Baloch insurgency has escalated to alarming levels, with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) carrying out one of the deadliest attacks in recent history. In March 2025, BLA militants hijacked a train with over 400 hostages, demanding the release of Baloch political prisoners. The Pakistani government responded with force, ending the siege but at the cost of 27 civilian lives. This attack underscores the enduring and growing challenge posed by the Balochistan insurgency, which has persisted despite decades of military crackdowns. Rooted in deep-seated economic, political, and social grievances, the BLA has proven remarkably resilient, using guerrilla warfare and leveraging Balochistan’s rugged terrain to its advantage. With increasing attacks on military, civilian, and foreign targets—including Chinese investments—Pakistan faces mounting pressure to find a lasting solution.

Beyond domestic security concerns, the insurgency has serious international ramifications. Relations with Afghanistan remain tense, as Islamabad accuses Kabul of harbouring Baloch militants. Likewise, Pakistan blames India for covertly supporting the separatists, adding fuel to long-standing regional hostilities. Meanwhile, Iran faces its own Baloch insurgency, straining diplomatic ties. With Chinese investments in Balochistan at risk, Beijing is growing impatient. Can Pakistan finally overcome this insurgency, or is the conflict set to intensify further?

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*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:52 Insurgencies and the Uprising in Balochistan
02:08 Pakistan and Balochistan: Location and Population
02:55 A Brief History of Balochistan
04:29 Balochistan’s Troubled Place in Pakistan
05:59 The Origins of the Current Balochistan Insurgency
08:22 Can Pakistan defeat its Balochistan Insurgency?

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