Islamabad: In a significant escalation of unrest within Pakistan, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has reportedly taken control of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. The development marks a bold and calculated move by the separatist group, which has been relentlessly attacking Pakistani military positions over the past several days.

The Pakistani army, already grappling with mounting pressure due to heightened tensions with India along the border, now finds itself battling serious instability within its own territory. According to emerging reports, the BLA's operations have gained momentum, dealing severe blows to military morale and logistical control in the region.

On Thursday, the BLA launched a series of aggressive actions, including an ambush on a military convoy transporting detainees. The militants reportedly freed the prisoners and eliminated seven soldiers on site. This followed an earlier deadly blast targeting another army vehicle, which claimed the lives of 20 personnel. By Thursday midnight, sources indicated that BLA fighters had asserted control over key areas of Quetta, sending shockwaves through Pakistan’s security establishment.

The uprising in Balochistan, coupled with the external pressure from India, has exposed deep fissures in Pakistan’s internal stability. Analysts warn that the BLA’s latest offensive could mark the beginning of a prolonged insurgency phase, complicating Islamabad’s already fragile hold on the region.

As the situation continues to evolve, the Pakistani state faces a dual crisis—external confrontation and internal rebellion—both of which threaten to reshape the nation’s geopolitical and domestic landscape.