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First Baloch Air Unit “QAHR” Officially Operational – BLA

Image released by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during Operation Herof 2

Quetta: Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has declared that its modern air and drone warfare unit “QAHR” (Qazi Aero Hive Rangers) is fully operational and it successfully executed initial missions during the recent ‘Operation Herof phase II’.

QAHR represents stage of BLA military development aligning Baloch resistance with latest combat requirements. This unit continues organization’s intellectual vision that believes in advancing resistance not just as reaction but as planned scientific and sustainable strategy. Organization attributes “QAHR” unit to intellectual and organizational legacy of senior commander Abdul Basit Zehri alias Qazi who gave fundamental importance to technology research and institutional building in resistance ranks and played significant role in establishment of “QAHR”.

 

QAHR executed debut operations in Operation Herof 2.0. Most prominent of these operations was systematic and coordinated drone attacks on Gwadar Port. These attacks targeted enemy’s military infrastructure, port facilities and communication infrastructure, inflicted heavy casualties and structural damage to the enemy. These attacks not only proved decisive militarily but also added new dimension to situation of Baloch National Liberation Movement.

 

Drone technology grants organization ability to carry out long-range strike capacity and power to reach enemy’s sensitive areas, monitor them and target them at unexpected moments, which creates stability in domain outside ground war zone. BLA understands modern battlefield exists not only on ground but has expanded into air and cyberspace and “QAHR” is initial but powerful expression of organization’s presence in these domains.

 

Drone strikes carried out on various fronts of Operation Herof 2.0 created pressure for enemy to upset war balance, effects of which were clearly seen on morale, mobility and speed of reaction of enemy’s ground forces.

 

Baloch Liberation Army confirms “QAHR” unit will remain important component of organization’s strategy in future as well and through it organization’s combat capabilities will expand further. This unit will not only be used in operations against enemy but all domains such as intelligence, communication networks support and coordination of ground units will now be included in scope of this air unit.

 

BLA believes national resistance can only be sustainable when it stands up to enemy in intellectual, scientific and technological fields. “QAHR” is starting point in this long resistance campaign that enters liberation struggle into new era defined by air superiority, information dominance and technological capability, elements that transform political ideas into decisive action.

Proposals worth Rs 3.60 Lakh Cr cleared by DAC to enhance defence readiness

Marine version of Rafale fighter plane

New Delhi: A top-level government body today approved various defence acquisition proposals, including procurement of more Rafale Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft, Combat Missiles and Air and Ship-based High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (AS-HAPS) at an estimated cost of Rs 3.650 lakh crore.

 

The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for these proposals for these acquisitions was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here.

 

The procurement of MRFA will enhance the capability of undertaking air dominance roles across the spectrum of conflict and significantly boost the deterrence capabilities of IAF with long range offensive strikes.

 

The majority of MRFA to be procured will be manufactured in India.

 

The Combat Missiles will enhance the stand-off ground attack capability with deep strike power and very high accuracy.

 

The AS-HAPS will be utilised towards carrying out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Electronic Intelligence, telecommunication and remote sensing for military purposes.

 

For the Indian Army, AoN was accorded for the procurement of Anti-Tank Mines (Vibhav) and overhaul of Vehicle Platforms of Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs), T-72 Tanks and Infantry Combat Vehicles (BMP-II).

 

Vibhav mines will be laid as an anti-tank obstacle system to delay the advance of enemy mechanized forces.

 

The overhaul of vehicle platforms of ARVs, T-72 Tanks and BMP-II will enhance service life of equipment ensuring readiness and operational effectiveness of the Indian Army.

 

For the Indian Navy, AoN was cleared for 04 MW Marine Gas Turbine based Electric Power Generator and P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.

 

Induction of 04 MW Marine Gas Turbine based Electric Power Generator under Make-I category of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 will minimise the dependency on foreign manufacturers, ensure self-reliance in power generation requirement of Indian Navy.

 

The acquisition of P8I aircraft will significantly boost the Navy’s combat/war-fighting capability of long-range anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance and maritime strike capability.

For the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), AoN was accorded for the procurement of Electro-Optical/Infra-Red system for Dornier aircraft. The procurement will assist in enhancing the efficacy of maritime surveillance capability of the ICG.

Balochistan: 225 extra-judicial killings, 1,355 abductions by Pakistani military during 2025

Paank report on human rights violations by Pakistani forces in Balochistan in 2025

Quetta, Feb 11 (NVI) Pakistani military and affiliated agencies killed 225 Baloch people in an extra-judicial manner and abducted 1,355 others in Balochistan during the last year, according to a human rights body.

In its detailed annual report, it notes that Pakistan Army, intelligence agencies, and the paramilitary force Frontier Corps (FC) have been systematically targeting students, activists, and local intellectuals, as a deliberate strategy to dismantle the cream of the Baloch nation.

Drone strikes, helicopter gunship operations, and a ‘kill-and-dump’ policy have become routine, while anti-terrorism laws and the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO) have been used to criminalize peaceful civic movements such as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), says the report by Paank, the human rights organisation of Baloch National Movement (BNM).

“These widespread human rights violations represent a clear state policy of collective punishment against the Baloch nation,” it says.

Paank’s report highlights the intensification of Pakistani repression against the people of occupied Balochistan.

According to the report, the Pakistan Army has not limited itself to traditional, low-intensity actions but has deployed full-scale military force against civilians, including aerial attacks.

“The first half of 2025 saw the highest number of enforced disappearances, with 785 cases, reflecting state policies aimed at suppressing growing peaceful political activity and crushing leadership,” says Paank.

In the later months, the number of disappearances declined, but extrajudicial killings increased.

It says 407 forcibly disappeared individuals were released after detention in torture cells, with many suffering severe physical and psychological trauma, demonstrating the use of state terror.

The report records key incidents, including a drone attack in Buleda on 29 October, where four young people celebrating a picnic were killed despite having military permits; an aerial bombardment in Zehri on 17 September, which killed three civilians and injured a child; and an attack at Chiltan hills on 28 October, in which several teenage youths were seriously injured.

“These incidents constitute repeated violations of international human rights law,” Paank underlines.

The report highlights the extensive misuse of law and state terrorism as a tactic to silence dissent.

Prominent BYC activists, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Sabghatullah, Bibgar, Bibo, and Gulzadi, were arbitrarily detained under the MPO and Anti-Terrorism Act, often exceeding the 90-day legal limit of the MPO.

Thirty-two activists were placed under the Fourth Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, restricting their freedom of movement.

“Pakistan accelerated measures to curtail civil rights, including blocking ID cards, suspending SIM cards, restricting travel, and freezing bank accounts,” the report highlights.

Paank urged the international community to recognize that despite abundant resources, the local population of Balochistan faces the greatest deprivation.

“Projects such as Reko Diq, Sandak, and Gwadar Port exploit Baloch resources, while locals demanding basic rights are crushed through military pressure and atrocities,” the human rights organisation says.

“The European Union’s GSP Plus monitoring mission in 2025 expressed concern over enforced disappearances, freedom of expression, and misuse of the Anti-Terrorism Act, confirming the deteriorating human rights situation in Balochistan,” it says.

The report calls for the end of enforced disappearances, halting extrajudicial killings, stopping aerial attacks on civilians, repealing oppressive laws, and releasing political prisoners.

It observes that without international intervention, human rights violations in Balochistan will continue, setting a dangerous precedent for authoritarian regimes worldwide. (NVI)

Operation Herof 2 has concluded, 362 Pakistani soldiers killed, objectives achieved: BLA

Image released by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during Operation Herof 2

Quetta, Feb 6 (NVI) On the 7th day after its launch, the ‘Operation Herof 2’ was today declared as concluded by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which claimed to have achieved “strategic and tactical objectives” after killing 362 personnel of Pakistani military and allied forces and destroying dozens of military and administrative assets of Pakistan in Balochistan.

The BLA said it lost 93 of its fighters during the operation which began on the morning of January 31 with thousands of heavily-armed freedom fighters targeting 48 locations across Balochistan simultaneously in a coordinated and highly-professional manner.

“Operation Herof II, carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army, was a six-day campaign of coordinated urban combat that stands as the most extensive, intense, and organized military engagement in the modern history of the Baloch national resistance,” said BLA statement issued by spokesman Jeeyand Baloch.

“The operation commenced at 5:00 AM (Pakistan time) on January 31 and concluded at 4:00 PM (Pakistan time) on February 6 after successfully achieving its strategic objectives,” he said.

Fourteen cities across Balochistan were targeted, with Baloch fighters carrying out simultaneous attacks and establishing effective control over numerous enemy posts, military installations, and urban sectors, he said.

“In several cities, BLA units maintained uninterrupted dominance over occupying forces for six consecutive days, causing significant political, psychological, and military damage to the enemy,” the spokesman said.

He said over 362 enemy personnel were killed, including members of the Pakistani Army, Frontier Corps, police, and state-sponsored death squads.

At least 17 Pakistani soldiers were captured, of whom 10, identified as Baloch nationals, were released with warnings.

“The other 7 remain in BLA custody and will face trial for war crimes and acts of genocide,” he  said.

“Dozens of military facilities were destroyed, weapons stockpiles were seized, and the unified, disciplined resistance delivered a substantial blow to the military superiority of the occupying state,” the spokesman said.

He said all major BLA units participated in the operation, including Majeed Brigade, STOS, Fateh Squad, ZIRAB (intelligence wing), and Hakkal (media wing).

“During the operation, 93 BLA fighters were martyred. These included 50 fidaeen from the Majeed Brigade, 26 fighters from the Fateh Squad, and 17 from the Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS),” he informed.

“At the conclusion of the operation, the BLA confirms that all tactical and strategic goals of Herof II have been fully accomplished.

The operation pursued three primary objectives: to demonstrate the capability of Baloch fighters to strike and control urban centers at will, to reaffirm to the Baloch nation that this resistance is rooted in collective strength and organizational discipline, and to dismantle the illusion of unchecked authority that the occupying forces have attempted to project across Balochistan,” Jeeyand Baloch said. (NVI)

Suicide bomber targets Shia mosque in Islamabad, 31 killed, 170 injured

20 injured in Mumbai cylinder blast
Representative pic of a blast

Islamabad, Feb 6 (NVI) At least 31 Muslim worshippers were killed and more than 170 were injured today in a massive explosion caused by a suicide bomber at a Shia mosque here, marking one of the worst attacks targeting the minority community in recent years in Pakistan.

The powerful blast at Khadijatul Kubra mosque-cum-Imambara in the Tarli area of Islamabad took place at the time of Friday prayers, according to eyewitnesses.

The suicide bomber detonated explosives attached to his body at the gate of the mosque when he was stopped there, the eyewitnesses and police said.

TV footage showed several bodies lying around the premises along with pieces of glass and debris.

Hours after the explosion, Islamabad district administration posted on X that at least 31 people were killed and 169 others injured in the incident.

The death toll is likely to rise as several injured are stated to be in critical condition.

Emergency was declared in the hospitals of Islamabad as rescuers continued to bring in the injured people.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which was sought to be blamed by the authorities, issued a statement tonight, saying it was not involved in the explosion as its “targets are clear and well defined — Pakistan’s security institutions and their collaborators”.

The attack came less than three months after a suicide bomber killed 12 people in a blast outside a district and sessions court building in Islamabad.

The massive explosion took place at a time when Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was in the town, on a State visit since yesterday. (NVI)

Oman govt orders training naval ship from India’s Swan Defence

SDHI Shipyard in Gujarat
Mumbai, Feb 6 (NVI) The Government of Oman has ordered a training vessel for its Navy from Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) of India.
The vessel, scheduled to be delivered within 18 months, will feature a state-of-the-art navigation system, an advanced communications suite, and the capability to conduct helicopter operations, according to a statement issued by SDHI.

Measuring 104.25 m in length, the ship will have a beam of 13.88 m and displacement of up to 3500T, according to the statement.

The vessel will be equipped with modern classrooms, training offices and accommodation facilities and house an auditorium to provide a world-class learning environment at sea for up to 70 officer cadets.

“This contract stands as a testament to our advanced technical expertise and world-class shipbuilding capabilities that meet global benchmarks. Earning the confidence of the Royal Navy of Oman reinforces SDHI’s commitment to excellence and drives us to consistently deliver high-quality vessels distinguished by innovation, reliability and performance,” said Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena (retd), CEO of SDHI. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says Operation Herof continues, Pakistani military spreading lies

Image released by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during Operation Herof 2

Quetta, Feb 5 (NVI) Calling out Pakistani military for spreading lies, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said its ‘Operation Herof 2’ is underway even after passage of 6th day “with full determination, consistency and success”, contrary to the claims made otherwise by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In a statement, BLA said the conclusion of ‘Operation Herof 2’, which was launched at multiple places in Balochistan on January 31, would be announced by the outfit itself with complete proof.

“ISPR’s latest propaganda regarding Operation Heirof is another chapter of lies,” said the statement issued by BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch while commenting on the false claims by ISPR that “all the attackers” were killed and the attacks ended on the first day itself.

“The Baloch Liberation Army once again makes it absolutely clear that Operation Heirof 2 continues into its sixth consecutive day with full determination, consistency, and military success,” the spokesman said.

“Until and unless the BLA itself announces the conclusion of an operation, all claims by the occupying state and its media apparatus, including ISPR, must be regarded as propaganda. These claims have no basis in ground realities and carry no credibility among the Baloch people,” he added.

The BLA spokesman referred to a recent ISPR press release, saying it is “merely a continuation of the falsehoods that began on the very first day of Operation Herof.”

“On day one, the occupying Pakistani State falsely claimed that it had concluded the operation and eliminated ‘all attackers’. That same claim has been repeated every single day for the past six days,” he said.

“Every new press release contradicts the previous one, and each so-called ‘success’ actually reflects a new form of failure,” Jeeyand Baloch asserted.

“Any independent journalist or clear-minded observer can easily see that the Pakistani military is not only facing consistent defeat on the battlefield but is also completely exposed in the narrative domain,” he added.

The BLA spokesman said the Pakistani army “hides the bodies of its mercenary soldiers, conceals their identities, and buries their coffins in silence because it knows that these individuals were consumed by a war that lacks moral foundation, political legitimacy, and public support.”

He said the daily claims by ISPR of “killing dozens of Sarmachars (freedom fighters) serve two central purposes.

“First, to mask the continuous military failures and large-scale corruption of occupying state institutions, especially before the Punjabi population, by fabricating fake victories so that no one questions how such a heavily funded army, equipped with modern technology, remains unable to establish control and occupation over Baloch Land.

“Second, to lend credibility to their false narrative by executing forcibly disappeared persons and presenting their bodies as combatants, thereby concealing the crimes of enforced disappearances and the brutal reality of torture cells operated by the state.”

On the other hand, the spokesman said, BLA’s fighters and ‘fidayeens’ enter the struggle with the belief that martyrdom is an honorable culmination of resistance.

“For us, the martyrdom of any Sarmachar is a matter of pride, a renewal of our revolutionary resolve, and a symbol of endurance for future generations. The BLA proudly publishes the names, photographs, numbers, and circumstances of its martyrs, and preserves their ideological legacy at the heart of the movement,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

He said throughout the ‘Operation Herof’, the BLA has received an unprecedented level of practical support, intelligence cooperation, and moral solidarity from the Baloch people.

“The occupying state cannot even begin to comprehend the depth of this support. While its institutions attempt to sustain military control through force, they also try to depict themselves as victims through media manipulation,” he said.

The BLA has “transformed this liberation struggle into an unbreakable force through principled resistance, territorial connection, and an uninterrupted chain of sacrifices,” he said.

“We reiterate that the conclusion and outcome of Operation Herof will be determined solely by the Baloch Liberation Army. The occupying power, which tries to hide its defeat behind daily inflated statistics, holds no authority to make such declarations,” the spokesman said.

“When the BLA does announce the conclusion of the operation, it will be accompanied by clear proof of territorial control, intelligence victories, and the enemy’s repeated retreats,” he said.

He noted that over the past six days, BLA has already published verified images and videos of captured areas, destroyed enemy posts, and seized military assets through its official media channels. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says Operation Herof 2 continues on 5th day, 310 Pakistani security men killed

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters at some undisclosed location. File Pic.

Quetta, Feb 4 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said its ‘Operation Herof 2’ continues even after passage of 5th day, with its fighters “holding strong positions” at several locations across Balochistan after repelling Pakistani forces and killing at least 310 of the enemy personnel, as per conservative estimates.

The BLA, which launched coordinated and simultaneous attacks on Pakistani military and administrative installations at 48 places on January 31 morning, said, “the enemy is attempting to conceal its military defeat and casualties from the world.”

The freedom-seeking Baloch outfit said if the independent media wishes to verify the claims of BLA and conduct an impartial assessment of ground realities, they may visit any army camp, including those in Noshki, Dalbandin, Quetta, Kharan, Mastung, Gwadar, Pasni, Tump, and Turbat, to witness the extent of the defeat firsthand.

Issuing its latest statement some minutes back, the BLA said, “Operation Herof Phase 2 has entered its fifth day and continues across various areas of Balochistan. On multiple fronts, fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army are holding strong positions, and control remains intact at several locations.”

The statement, issued by BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch, said, “like on the previous days, the occupying forces are facing intense pressure, setbacks, and disarray on different fronts, while Baloch fighters continue to thwart the enemy’s military advances through sustained resistance.”

According to preliminary and conservative assessments, at least 310 personnel and operatives of the occupying Pakistani army, FC, police, CTD, and army-backed death squads have so far been killed, he said.

These figures are not final, and given the ground situation, further increases in the enemy’s human and material losses are likely, he added.

The spokesman said BLA has lost 46 of its fighters, including 29 fidayeen of the Majeed Brigade, 10 members of the Fateh Squad, and 7 fighters of the STOS unit in the operation so far.

Detailed and final information regarding the martyrs will be formally released at a later time, he added.

“It should be noted that all these figures are preliminary and non-final and may increase further. Complete details regarding the losses inflicted on the enemy and developments of the operation will be shared with the media at an appropriate time,” Jeeyand Baloch said. (NVI)

Balochistan: Operation Herof continues on 4th day; BLA says over 280 Pakistani security men killed

Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOQ) of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, Feb 3 (NVI) On the 4th day of Operation Herof 2.0 today, fighters of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) continued to control several areas, including the Noshki city, of Balochistan, the outfit said and claimed to have killed at least 280 personnel of Pakistan Army and various other forces as per “preliminary and conservative estimates”.

The BLA said the Pakistani military, suffering defeat and embarrassment on the battleground, has resorted to targeting civilian areas of Balochistan by helicopter shelling and drone attacks, killing several innocent people in the process.

“Operation Herof Phase Two has entered its fourth day and continues at full intensity across various areas of Balochistan,” BLA said in its latest statement issued some minutes back.

In Noshki city and several other locations, Baloch Liberation Army fighters are holding strong positions and maintaining control, it said.

“According to the ground situation, occupying forces are facing intense pressure, repeated setbacks, and disarray on multiple fronts, while Baloch fighters continue to repel and neutralize the enemy’s military advances through sustained resistance,” said the statement issued by BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch.

Citing “preliminary and cautious assessments”, he said approximately 280 personnel and operatives of the occupying Pakistani army, FC, police, CTD, and army-backed death squads have so far been killed by the BLA fighters so far.

“These figures are not final, and given the evolving ground realities, further increases in the enemy’s human and material losses are expected,” he said.

Complete and verified details of the enemy’s losses will be released to the media at an appropriate time after consolidation, the spokesman added.

“During Operation Herof, 35 fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army have so far attained martyrdom, including 18 fidayeen of the Majeed Brigade, 10 members of the Fateh Squad, and 7 fighters of the STOS unit,” he informed.

Detailed and final information regarding the martyrs will be formally released later, the spokesman said.

“On the battlefield, the Pakistani army has suffered a decisive defeat in direct, face-to-face combat with Baloch fighters.

“In an attempt to conceal its military failures, the occupying Pakistani forces have begun targeting Baloch civilian populations, carrying out drone strikes and shelling through helicopters.

As a result, multiple innocent civilians have been killed. These actions are a clear reflection of the enemy’s moral, military, and political bankruptcy,” Jeeyand Baloch said. (NVI)

Balochistan: ‘Operation Herof 2’ highlights extraordinary stories

Woman BLA fidayeen Hawa Baloch who was killed during Operation Herof 2 in Balochistan

Quetta, Feb 3 (NVI) A 60-year-old elderly woman, a middle aged couple and a 23-year-old girl — they were among the many suicide attackers of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) who took part in the ‘Operation Herof’ launched against the colonizer Pakistani military and administration in Balochistan on January 31.

These suicide attackers, along with thousands of other heavily-armed fighters of BLA, caused havoc among the Pakistani forces at multiple places across Balochistan.

Hundreds of Pakistani soldiers have been killed and injured in the coordinated and simultaneous attacks launched by BLA fighters on the morning of January 31 and continue even now.

These attackers included several women ‘fidayeen’ (suicide attackers), which conveys how desperate the ethnic Baloch people have become because of the extreme oppression by the Pakistani armed forces and the police controlled by the occupier Pakistani State.

The fact that even women, old as well as young, willingly opt for such suicidal missions underscores that Pakistan and its forces have pushed to the wall the people of Balochistan who have been struggling for independence of the region captured militarily by Pakistan in 1948.

Here is the example of fidayeen Hatam Naz Sumalani alias Gul Bibi, a resident of Gharbok in Bolan in Balochistan, who carried out the suicide mission as part of ‘Operation Herof 2’ at the age of 60 years.

Hatam Naz Sumalani joined BLA in 2015 after she was fed up with the atrocities carried out by the Pakistani forces.

She participated in a BLA operation in 2016, during which she was wounded and captured by the Pakistani forces.

She was in the captivity of Pakistani forces for 4 months, during which she was brutally tortured and left scarred mentally.

Finally, in January 2023, she made her decision to be a fidayeen, at an age when a person normally tends to go into safety and comfort. But she chose a different path altogether, suggesting how much oppressed she would have been.

Now, take another case of 28-year-old Yasma Baloch alias Zareena, and her 32-yeare-old husband Waseem Baloch alias Zirbar, who carried out the suicide mission together while participating in the Operation Herof 2.

“They shared a marriage before they shared a final stand,” said a statement by BLA.

Yasma and Waseem “sacrificed their lives together while attacking the occupying forces’ camp in Pasni. Their story is not only about death, but about how private life and national duty fully converged, turning a partnership into a symbol of shared commitment and resistance,” it said.

“The two were bound by partnership and a shared decision to give everything for what they believed the freedom of their motherland demanded,” the BLA statement added.

Yasma from Buleda had joined the BLA’s Majeed Brigadge, which specializes in suicide missions, in 2022. Waseem, hailing from Zamuran, was active in the movement in 2014 and joined the Majeed Brigade in 2022, according to the statement.

Another tragically extraordinary story is that of fidayeen Asifa Mengal, a 23-year-old beautiful young woman who carried out the suicide mission by attacking the headquarters of Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI in Noshki on January 31.

She drove a vehicle loaded with explosives and rammed it into the main gate of the complex, destroying it through a huge explosion and enabling her associate fighters to gain entry to the premises.

Born on October 2, 2002, Asifa Mengal joined the BLA’s Majeed Brigade on October 2, 2023, and took her fidayee decision in January 2024, according to the statement.

“At a young age, she became part of a trajectory shaped by conviction rather than circumstance. On 31 January 2026, she carried out a VBIED operation targeting the ISI headquarters in Noshki,” the BLA said.

Hawa Baloch was another female fidayeen of BLA’s Majeed Brigade, who participated in the operation and died during an attack in Gwadar on January 31 after fighting valiantly against the Pakistani forces.

“During Operation Herof, Phase Two at the Gwadar Front, Fidayee Hawa Baloch fought selflessly, shoulder to shoulder with fellow Fidayeen,” the BLA said.

About 12 hours before her death, she issued a video statement to describe the operation and her state of mind.

Sabzal Baloch was another suicide attacker, who gave up his life while attacking an installation of Pakistani forces in Pasni on January 31.

He had joined the BLA in 2022 and became a part of the Majeed Brigade in 2023.

“Over a limited span of years, his path reflected sustained intent rather than momentary impulse. Each decision was taken with awareness of consequence and responsibility, shaped by lived experience rather than circumstance. What he ultimately gave was not a single act, but his entire life to a cause he consciously chose and consistently upheld,” the BLA statement said. (NVI)

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