How will Pakistan deal with the unrest in Balochistan?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 1, 2026 at 10:39 PM

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Pakistan is grappling with escalating unrest in Balochistan, its largest province, where a decades-long conflict continues. Recent coordinated attacks, claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), have resulted in over 100 deaths, marking the deadliest wave of violence to date. The BLA states it is fighting for an independent Balochistan. The Pakistani government attributes the violence to its enemies. Analysts and political figures are debating potential solutions to end the ongoing cycle of violence in the region. The situation was discussed on February 1, 2026, with experts examining the complexities of the conflict.

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King's College London 30% Islamabad Policy Research Institute 40% Balochistan National Party 40% Islamabad ×250% Raashid Wali Janjua 60% Sanaullah Baloch 60% Ayesha Siddiqa 60% Pakistan ×280% Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) ×290% Balochistan ×595%

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balochistan 100% violence 80% separatists 70% unrest 70% balochistan liberation army 70% cycle of violence 60% attacks 60% pakistan 50% independent balochistan 50%