Pakistan deploys helicopters, drones to end standoff with Baloch rebels

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM

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Pakistan army says it killed 216 fighters in weeklong Balochistan campaign

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Pakistan has deployed helicopters and drones to regain control of Nushki, a town in Balochistan province, from Baloch rebels following a three-day battle. The fighting, which began with a series of attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on Saturday, has resulted in numerous casualties, including security officials and civilians. Authorities have reported killing 197 militants in ongoing counterterrorism operations. The BLA claims to have killed 280 soldiers during their operation, a follow-up to attacks in August 2024. Security restrictions, including bans on public gatherings, have been imposed in the province, which borders Afghanistan and Iran. The unrest has affected daily life, with residents reporting explosions and widespread disruption.

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Seven officers were killed in the fighting.

factual — Reuters news agency100% confidence

Police said on Wednesday that they secured the desert town of Nushki after a three-day battle.

factual — Police100% confidence

Pakistan has deployed helicopters and drones to take control of a town in Balochistan from rebels.

factual100% confidence

BLA said on Tuesday it had killed 280 soldiers during what it called its Operation Herof.

quote — BLA90% confidence

197 terrorists have been killed in the ongoing counterterrorism operations.

statistic — a senior official told the AFP news agency90% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Afghanistan 30% Iran 30% Reuters 40% Quetta 40% Nushki ×260% Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) ×370% Balochistan ×480% Pakistan ×390%

Keywords

balochistan 100% baloch rebels 90% standoff 80% helicopters 70% drones 70% counterterrorism operations 60% balochistan liberation army 50% security restrictions 50% nushki 40%