Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a designated terrorist group, continues to disrupt Balochistan’s progress. It targets vital development projects such as the Saindak copper and gold project.
On Monday, BLA militants carried out a bomb attack on a convoy transporting copper from the Saindak project, injuring eight people, including six security personnel. The convoy, protected by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, was attacked with an improvised explosive device (IED) planted on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway in Mangochar.
This attack, which targeted a project central to Balochistan’s economic growth, highlights the group’s ongoing efforts to undermine the region’s development. The Saindak project, running for over two decades, is a significant contributor to job creation and has a multiplier effect on the province’s economy. Through such attacks, BLA seeks to prevent Balochistan from reaching its true potential, disrupting vital infrastructure and halting progress.
The Saindak project’s success is critical for the future of Balochistan, offering hope for local employment, infrastructure development, and increased regional prosperity. However, BLA’s violent actions demonstrate their reluctance to see Balochistan thrive and their desire to keep the province trapped in conflict and underdevelopment. As the region works to secure its future, these acts of terrorism only prolong the suffering and hinder the path to lasting peace and progress.
