Pakistan escalates its crackdown on the insurgency: Formal request to the UN Security Council to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army as a terrorist organization.

Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government today submitted a formal request to the UN Security Council to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist organization. The government considers the group’s activities a direct threat to national security and regional stability.

In an official statement, the Pakistani Foreign Minister noted that the group continues to carry out armed operations targeting civilians and government institutions. These operations include attacks on oil installations and border areas, resulting in dozens of casualties and the destruction of vital infrastructure.

This move comes amid escalating violence in the resource-rich province of Balochistan. The Pakistani government seeks to strengthen its international position against armed groups that threaten peace and security in the region.

In initial reactions, some Security Council members expressed support for a comprehensive investigation to assess the group’s activities. Others called for addressing the root causes of the conflict in the province to ensure long-term stability.