On June 2, in Bolan, the BLA (Balochistan Liberation Army) internationaly designated terror outfit admitted that seven of its terrorists were killed. These were the same young individuals who should have been in classrooms, but instead, they were holding guns—and ultimately lost their lives. Why? Because the enemy sold them false dreams and used them as fuel for its sinister agenda.
The BLA itself released images of these terrorists. Among them, six were very young, with four appearing to be students at the matriculation or intermediate level.
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The BLA and similar Fitnaul-Hindustan groups are deliberately targeting children, young boys, and women. These individuals, lacking maturity and awareness, were misled into picking up weapons. They were Baloch by blood—but there can be no sympathy for those who choose to kill innocent people.
A Humble Request to the State of Pakistan:
The government must devise a comprehensive plan to save innocent children, youth, and women from the clutches of groups like the BLA and BYC.
In Balochistan, there is a systematic effort underway to mislead the youth and push them toward a path that only ends in death. Pseudo-rights organizations, often working as part of India’s seditious agenda, are actively manipulating the youth of Balochistan against their own people. Should the state continue with a lenient stance? Or should it take decisive action to eliminate these organizations—both those directly involved in terrorism and those covertly supporting them?
For perspective, consider the recent protests in Los Angeles, USA. The American government imposed a curfew and deployed the U.S. Marines with instructions to arrest protesters and show no leniency. Why, then, does Pakistan hesitate to take similarly firm action against facilitators of India’s seditious agenda?
The involvement of foreign actors, especially India, in destabilizing Balochistan has been consistently documented by Pakistani intelligence. Officials possess concrete evidence of foreign intelligence agencies supporting insurgent groups.
A recent audio clip intercepted between a RAW handler and a terrorist—detailing targets inside Pakistan—was publicly unveiled by Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. This provides undeniable evidence of India’s proxy war in Balochistan. Foreign powers are systematically exploiting Balochistan’s youth, using local pseudo-proxies to implement their agenda on the ground.
As DG ISPR rightly stated, Mahrang Baloch is acting as a proxy for terrorists. He urged media outlets to expose both her and the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) sinister activities. After the Jaffar Express attack in March, BYC and Mahrang demanded the bodies of the terrorists, revealing their true sympathies.
Targeted Recruitment of Youth and Women
The recruitment process employed by these terrorist organizations is both methodical and deeply alarming. They specifically target educated youth and students, exploiting their emotional and economic vulnerabilities. Women are also increasingly being recruited, as evidenced by recent attacks.
These groups deliberately target educational institutions to radicalize students—a process largely undertaken by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).
The recent amendment to Balochistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act (2025) represents a crucial step in addressing this complex security challenge. Under the new law, detainees can be transferred to rehabilitation or de-radicalization centers based on recommendations from an oversight board.
These de-radicalization centers provide corrective education and vocational training, offering a path to healing and reintegration. However, prevention remains key.
The state must go beyond its current lenient approach. Terrorist organizations and their facilitators must face severe consequences. A more aggressive stance is needed against those promoting seditious agendas.
Decisive action must be taken against known terrorist facilitators, and community-based prevention programs should be developed to protect the youth. Security forces should be fully empowered to act against these threats without being hindered by pressure from so-called rights organizations that are, in fact, protecting facilitators of terror.
Balochistan deserves peace. It deserves development through CPEC. Its youth deserve a future shaped by education, employment, and opportunity—not one stolen by foreign-funded propaganda and violence.
