How will Pakistan deal with the unrest in Balochistan?

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-01 · 21:39 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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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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The BLA says it is fighting for an independent Balochistan.

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The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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The government blames what it says are its enemies for the violence.

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More than 100 people have been killed in another wave of violence this week in Balochistan.

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The attacks are described as the deadliest so far.

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1 min read · 142 words

Inside StoryThe most recent coordinated attacks by separatists in the southwestern province have killed dozens of people.It’s called Pakistan’s forgotten war. And it’s been running for decades in Balochistan, the country’s largest province by land area.More than 100 people have been killed in another wave of violence this week.The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attacks, described as the deadliest so far.The BLA has escalated its attacks in recent years, saying it is fighting for an independent Balochistan.In Islamabad, the government blames what it says are its enemies for the violence.So, what will it take to end the cycle of violence in Balochistan?Presenter: Maleen SaeedGuestsRaashid Wali Janjua – director of research at Islamabad Policy Research InstituteSanaullah Baloch – Balochistan National Party leaderAyesha Siddiqa – senior research fellow at Defence Studies Department at King’s College LondonPublished On 1 Feb 2026

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