Balochistan Escalation Reveals Pakistan's Security Overstretch

Balochistan escalation reveals Pakistan's security overstretch

New Delhi, Feb 4, 2026 The events in Balochistan have left the Pakistan establishment embarrassed as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that it killed at least 280 Pakistani personnel during Phase II of “Operation Herof”. Reports from Balochistan state that many Pakistani personnel are quickly retreating as they are not able to scale up to the level that the BLA has. The BLA has said that it lost 35 of its fighters. This includes …

Women Fedayeen Take Center Stage in BLA’s ‘Operation Herof Phase II’ Escalation in Balochistan

A major surge in conflict rocked Balochistan in late January and early February 2026 as the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) launched what it called Operation Herof Phase II, a large-scale offensive against Pakistani security forces. This offensive has drawn widespread attention not only for its scale and intensity but also for the prominent role played by women fedayeen fighters in the campaign, marking a significant moment in the long-runni…