The recent surge in violence in Balochistan, Pakistan, has been marked by a series of coordinated attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which claimed responsibility for a large-scale assault across multiple districts, including Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung, and Noshki. According to The Guardian, these attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 31 civilians and 17 security personnel. The BLA's 'Operation Herof-II' targeted security installations and infrastructure, leading to a significant military response. As reported by Business Recorder, security forces have killed 177 terrorists in a three-day operation, highlighting the intensity of the conflict. The Hindu adds that the BLA claimed to have killed 84 security personnel and kidnapped 18 others, underscoring the scale of the insurgency.