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Balochistan: BLA claims killing of 7 Pakistani soldiers, including a Major

Post-blast condition of the vehicle which Major Kakar was driving in Quetta.

Quetta, July 20 (NVI) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed to have killed 7 Pakistani military personnel, including a Major, and injured several others in attacks in three districts of Balochistan.

In the most brazen and high-voltage attack, the BLA fighters eliminated Major Anwar Kakar in Jabal-e-Noor area of Quetta yesterday.

BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said Major Kakar was killed through the use of a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED).

The attack was an “intelligence-based operation” executed by the Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) of BLA, on the basis of information provided by its intelligence wing, ‘ZIRAB’, the spokesman said.

A CCTV visual showed a motorcycle, with two persons, approaching and moving close to the vehicle of the Major on a busy road and apparently pasting a magnetic bomb which explodes immediately after.

The officer was killed on the spot due to the blast on the driver’s side of the black SUV.

The attackers can be seen speeding away after causing the blast.

The BLA said Major Kakar had been involved in counterinsurgency operations and “information warfare” against the Baloch national movement.

Earlier on Friday, BLA fighters ambushed a Pakistani military convoy in Zali area of Mastung district, killing 6 army personnel and injuring several others.

In another attack, using remote-controlled IED, two military personnel were injured in Manjhu Shori area of Naseerabad district.

They military personnel were targeted when they arrived to provide security to a convoy, Jeeyand Baloch said. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says it attacked bus with Pakistani soldiers, killed 27

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

‏Quetta, July 17 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said it killed 29 personnel of the occupying Pakistan Army in 2 separate attacks, including an ambush on a bus ferrying soldiers, in Balochistan.

In one major attack, the BLA’s special forces unit – Fateh Squad – targeted a bus carrying the occupying Pakistani army at the Nimrug Cross in Kalat, its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said.

The commandos of BLA carried out this operation on the basis of information provided by BLA’s intelligence wing, ZIRAB, he said in a statement.

ZIRAB was constantly monitoring the said bus, which was transporting the occupying Pakistani army personnel from Karachi to Quetta, the spokesman said.

“In the attack, 27 occupation army personnel were killed on the spot, while several personnel were injured, including seriously,” he said.

In Balochistan, Pakistani military personnel often travel in civil dress along with civilians in public transport in an attempt to evade attacks from the Baloch freedom fighters who keep looking for soldiers to hunt them down.

The BLA spokesman said some Qawwali artists were also present in the bus when it was attacked.

“The said artists were not our target, but they were travelling with the occupation army personnel,” he said.

“In this regard, we have already made it clear that a safe distance should be maintained from the occupation army to avoid any kind of harm,” he added.

Meanwhile, separately, BLA operatives targeted a vehicle of the occupation Pakistani army using a remote-controlled IED in the Hazar Ganji area of Quetta.

As a result, two occupation army personnel were killed on the spot and 7 personnel were injured he said.

“Baloch Liberation Army, while accepting responsibility for these attacks, makes it clear that these operations are a continuation of our armed struggle against the occupation Pakistani army, which is ongoing for the liberation of Balochistan.

“We once again appeal to the Baloch people to maintain a safe distance from the occupation army, its centers and installations so that no unrelated person is harmed.

“We reiterate our pledge that as long as the occupation of our land continues, we will continue our resistance and will continue to hold the enemy accountable for its crimes at every point,” BLA spokesman said. (NVI)

Khyber bleeding, Pashtun suffering because of ‘anti-Islam’ Pakistan Army: TTP

Leaders of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) -- File Pic

Peshawar, July 15 (NVI) The ongoing bloodshed and genocide in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is because of the “anti-Islam” and “dollar-hungry” Pakistan Army which has been engaging in oppression against the Pashtun people to destroy their culture and faith, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has said, adding that it is out to counter the “terrorist” military.

It said that for almost two decades, the Pasthuns have been “begging for peace by placing the bodies of innocent children, women and the elderly in front of those cruel and oppressive Generals but their (Pashtuns’) desire for peace has not been fulfilled, nor has the flow of bodies stopped.”

The TTP issued this statement in the context of military-backed peace committees called ‘Awami Pasoon’ recently going to some areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, ostensibly for the purpose of restoration of peace and order in the region.

“We want to make it clear to our people that the unrest and genocide in this region are not due to the Mujahideen (or as the media calls them “terrorists”), but it is due to the dollar-hungry (Pakistan) army,” said TTP in a statement issued by its spokesman Muhammad Khorasani.

“The Mujahideen have taken up arms against the enemy who attacked their religion, faith, honor and dignity. The oppressed fighting against the oppressor and destroying his evil intentions is not terrorism, but holy jihad,” it said.

Describing the Pakistan Army and the State as “terrorists”, it said the military is “waging a mercenary war to fulfill the objectives of the enemy (non-Muslims) fighting against Muslims in this region”, a veiled reference to the US.

The TTP said the Pakistani military is fighting “for the goals which the master of this evil (Pakistani military) had itself come for, but had to flee after facing reverses.” This is apparent reference to what happened to the US in Afghanistan.

“Those goals are to destroy the culture of the Pashtuns (especially the tribes), to destroy the religious zeal and spirit of faith within this nation (population) because of which the West could not establish its outdated system, nor could it control the resources here,” the statement said.

“The whole world has fallen into the grip of this system and the Pakistani army had put all the country’s resources in the lap of this cunning enemy,” it said.

“Today, once again, the West is using Pakistan’s slave army to achieve its goals for its nefarious purposes, and is further trying to control our minerals through this dollar-eating army,” it said.

“Therefore, we appeal to our nation that we are one in terms of religion, faith, belief and ideology. This distinction between us that ‘a Mujahid is one who is dying for religion and not a nation’ is completely wrong.

“Rather, we are the sons of the same nation that has died for the religion of Islam to this day… Therefore, we all have to fight this enemy together. In this, the distinction between the common people and Mujahid will be nothing but destruction for all of us,” the TTP said.

It invited “the entire Pashtun nation (and especially the tribes) to join well-wishers, your own sons, the Tehreek-e-Taliban, and fight against this anti-Islam, anti-national army and achieve salvation, so that your religion, faith, honor and dignity can be protected and peace and order can be restored and the occupation of our resources by others can be ended.” (NVI)

Time for Indian Muslim Youth to Reject Radicalism and Re-Embrace Sufi Islam

By Abu Ashraf Zeeshan

In the wake of rising global extremism, ideological confusion, and identity crises among segments of Muslim youth, India finds itself at a critical crossroads.

The country’s Muslim population rich in diversity and heritage is being increasingly targeted by radical ideologies emanating from outside its borders, especially from West Asian Salafi and Wahhabi influences.

These ideologies, alien to India’s pluralistic roots, pose a serious threat to the spiritual, cultural, and social fabric of Indian Islam.

The time has come for Indian Muslim youth to decisively reject radicalism and return to the deeply rooted, peaceful, inclusive traditions of Indian Sufi Islam.

Understanding the Roots of Radicalism

Radicalism, in the context of contemporary Muslim societies, is a byproduct of political conflicts, identity suppression, and manipulation by foreign-funded ideologies. Movements such as Salafism, Wahhabism, and the more recent Deobandi Takfiri variants have found ways to exploit the emotional vulnerabilities of young minds through literature, online propaganda, and sermons.

These ideologies preach a puritanical, rigid, and exclusivist version of Islam. They reject centuries of Islamic scholarship, spiritual practices, and the lived realities of Indian Muslims.

More dangerously, they promote the idea of takfir declaring other Muslims as non-believers and cultivate hatred towards Non Muslims.

The result is a dangerous spiral into social alienation, communal tension, and in some extreme cases, violent extremism.

Indian Islam: An Inclusive Civilization

What makes Indian Islam unique is its Sufi ethos a centuries-old spiritual movement that entered India with saints, not soldiers.

The Sufis spoke the language of love, peace, and universal brotherhood. They didn’t impose; they inspired. From Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer to Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi, and from Shah Barkatullah in Marehra to Imam Ahmed Raza in Bareilly, the Sufi saints built a spiritual bridge between Islam and Indian culture.

Sufi Islam in India developed in dialogue with local traditions, celebrating pluralism rather than condemning it. It encouraged art, Soft music (qawwali), poetry, and service to humanity. It promoted an Islam that is spiritual and socially responsible not political or power hungry.

Why Indian Muslim Youth Are Vulnerable

In recent years, several factors have led some Indian Muslim youth to feel alienated. Political marginalization, rising Islamophobia, socio economic backwardness, and lack of proper religious guidance have created a vacuum.

Radical groups exploit this vacuum by offering a counterfeit sense of pride and purpose through ideology.

The digital age has worsened the problem. Radical preachers with no roots in Indian culture or scholarship, sitting in Gulf nations or elsewhere, are accessed through YouTube and social media platforms.

They romanticize an imagined Islamic utopia while condemning local religious practices as “shirk” (polytheism) and “bid’ah” (innovation). What they offer is not spirituality but sectarian anger.

Sufi Islam: The Antidote to Extremism

Sufi Islam is not merely a spiritual path it is a philosophy of coexistence. At a time when the world is torn by divisive ideologies, Sufism promotes humility over arrogance, love over hate, and peace over violence.

It doesn’t divide humanity into “us” and “them.” Instead, it upholds the Quranic principle that “We have made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another.” (Surah Al-Hujurat:13)

The teachings of Indian Sufis emphasize service (khidmat), tolerance (sabr), and love (ishq-e-haqiqi). Unlike the Wahhabi-Salafi mindset that politicizes religion and promotes theological rigidity, Sufi Islam focuses on internal reform and compassion toward others.

For Indian youth, embracing Sufi values does not mean withdrawal from modern life. It means building a life that is both spiritually fulfilling and socially constructive.

It means being proud of one’s Indian Muslim identity without feeling the need to mimic foreign models of religiosity.

Educational Reform and Community Role

To bring about a meaningful shift, Indian Muslim leadership and civil society must prioritize religious literacy, historical awareness, and critical thinking.

Islamic studies in madrasas and community centers must include the contributions of Indian Sufi scholars, the inclusive legacy of composite culture and the pluralistic interpretation of Islam upheld by Indian Ulema.

Parents, educators, and religious leaders must initiate conversations with youth about the dangers of online radical content. There is a dire need to reclaim Islamic discourse from extremist voices and refocus it on spirituality, ethics, and social responsibility.

Role of Sufi Institutions and Youth Platforms

India’s Sufi shrines and Khanqahs, which once served as community hubs, must be revived to engage with the youth meaningfully.

These spaces should host interfaith dialogues, career mentorship programs, arts and cultural festivals, and sessions on spiritual development. We need a 21st-century Sufism that can speak to the digital generation firm in its faith, flexible in its outreach.

Digital platforms too should be flooded with positive Sufi content videos, lectures, podcasts, and stories of harmony that counter extremist narratives. Influencers, scholars, and youth icons must step up to make Indian Islam relevant, proud, and peaceful again.

This is a defining moment. Indian Muslim youth have a choice either fall into the trap of imported radicalism or rise with the strength of their own spiritual legacy.

The time has come to reclaim our identity as Indian Muslims not by rejecting India, but by embracing the deep roots we have grown here.

Let us remember the words of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya: “The heart of a lover is always at peace.”

It’s time we stop chasing borrowed ideologies and return home to our own Sufi path—a path of peace, dignity, and deep connection with the Creator and creation alike.

In conclusion, the rejection of radicalism and the revival of Sufi Islam is not just a spiritual necessity it’s a national imperative.

For the future of India, for the unity of our society, and for the soul of Indian Islam itself, our youth must lead this renaissance with clarity, courage, and compassion.

(Disclaimer: The views expressed in this Column are purely those of the Author who is the Nayeb Sajjada Nasheen of Khanqah E Gulzariya, Kishni Amethi)

Balochistan: BLF ends ‘Op Baam’, says 110 Pakistani soldiers killed/injured

Quetta, July 11 (NVI) Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) tonight announced end of its ‘Operation Baam’, saying “app objectives” were successfully achieved as 59 Pakistani soldiers and secret agents were killed and 51 wounded in 84 attacks across occupied Balochistan during these 3 days.

During the Operation Baam, which means ‘dawn’, BLF freedom fighters carried out coordinated actions across Makran, Rakhshan, Kolwah, Sarawan, Jhalawan, Koh-e-Sulaiman, Bela, and Kachhi, effectively crippling the colonial administrative machinery of the occupying Pakistani state, said its spokesman Major Gwharam Baloch in a statement.

The operation was launched on July 9 with an aim of carrying out intensified attacks on military and is economic interests of occupier Pakistani State.

“During this wide-scale operation, a total of 84 attacks were carried out across Balochistan, causing significant damage to Pakistani forces and state institutions on various fronts,” the spokesman said.

“In these actions, at least 50 personnel of the Frontier Corps (FC) and Army were killed, while more than 51 others were injured,” he said.

Additionally, 9 operatives from intelligence agencies were also eliminated, the spokesman said, referring to the killing of the Punjabis intercepted at a checkpost and identified as spies.

During the operation, 7 mobile towers, along with their machinery, were set ablaze and 22 checkpoints and blockades were established at various strategic points, he said.

A total of 25 vehicles, including trucks involved in transporting minerals and gas tankers, were destroyed or disabled, he said.

In targeting the surveillance infrastructure, more than 5 surveillance drone cameras and quadcopters were also shot down, the spokesman said.

One bank was set on fire, while a bus belonging to a government secretariat was damaged, he added.

The 84 attacks included over 30 direct attacks on Army and FC personnel, 2 attacks on Military Intelligence (MI) and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), 4 ambush-style attacks, one attack on Customs, one on Coast Guard, 4 on Levies checkpoints, 4 attacks targeting the police, according to the statement.

In several operations, weapons were seized at more than 4 locations, including one instance where a bank guard’s weapon was taken, the spokesman said.

“This operation reflects the organized and strategic military capabilities of the BLF, aimed at directly challenging the occupation, military presence, and exploitative systems imposed by the Pakistani state,” Major Baloch said.

“Operation Baam not only represents a shift in the military strategy and operational strength of the Balochistan Liberation Front, but also signifies a major development in the broader Baloch national liberation movement,” he said.

“Through Operation Baam, the BLF has sent a direct message to the occupying state of Pakistan:The days of its forced occupation and colonial plunder of Balochistan are numbered,” he said.

“The occupying state can no longer maintain its writ through violence, repression, and brute force nor can it deceive the Baloch nation through conspiracies, divide-and-rule tactics, hypocritical propaganda of Islamic brotherhood, false democracy, or the illusions of so-called parliamentary politics,” he said.

“The ugly and foul reality of Greater Punjab, Punjabi chauvinism, and fascism under the banner of Pakistan has been fully exposed to the Baloch nation

“We make it absolutely clear to the occupying Pakistani state and Punjabi rulers that Balochistan will no longer remain the ‘goose that lays golden eggs’.

“Any Punjabi effort to continue the forced occupation of Balochistan will lead only to fire and blood.

“The longer the Punjabi ruling class including their politicians, intellectuals, and supporters delay in accepting Balochistan’s independence and ending Pakistan’s occupation, the heavier the price they will have to pay.” (NVI)

Balochistan: BLF says 80% of Op Baam objectives achieved

Baloch Liberation Front (BLF). Representative pic

Quetta, July 11 (NVI) As it continued to target Pakistani military and economic assets, the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has announced that 80% of the objectives of its ‘Operation Baam’ have been successfully achieved.

The BLF announced on July 8 the launch of the Operation Baam, meaning ‘Dawn’, to intensify attacks on Pakistani interests in occupied Balochistan.

“So far, over 70 coordinated and successful attacks have been carried out across Balochistan under this operation,” said BLF spokesman Major Gwharam Baloch.

BLF freedom fighters have targeted Pakistani security forces, its economic interests and infrastructure under the operation, he said.

A detailed report of the operations will be released to the media at a later stage, the spokesman said a few hours back. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says it killed 18 Pakistani soldiers, injured several in attack on military camp

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

Quetta, July 10 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight claimed responsibility for attacking and taking control of Pakistani army camp in Surab district of Balochistan and said 18 soldiers were killed while one freedom fighter was martyred in the operation that began last night.

Elsewhere, the BLA freedom fighters also targeted the occupation army, its supplies, and operatives through three more attacks in Panjgur, Buleda, and Mach.

“The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) commanders successfully attacked the main camp of the occupying Pakistani army in Gadar area of Surab and took complete control of two parts of the camp,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement.

During this attack, an enemy quadcopter was shot down and military convoys coming to support the occupying army were also subjected to heavy attacks, he said.

‘In total, 18 enemy personnel were killed, while a BLA Fateh squad commander, Haroon Baloch alias Dosteen, was martyred during the clashes,” the spokesman said.

Giving details, he said last night at around 11 pm, the BLA freedom fighters attacked the main camp of the Pakistani army in the Gadar area from two sides.

After clashes that lasted for more than an hour, the freedom fighters managed to take control of two parts of the camp, he said.

While trying to capture the third part, freedom fighters Haroon Baloch alias Dosteen was martyred, the spokesman said.

At least 11 occupying forces personnel were killed in the clashes, while several deserters fled the battlefield, abandoning their comrades, he said.

The freedom fighters seized weapons and ammunition from the camp.

During this operation, a military quadcopter was overflying for surveillance and it was shot down by the freedom fighters.

Meanwhile, a military convoy of 5 vehicles was approaching to assist the forces at the camp but it was ambushed and targeted by the freedom fighters near Surab, resulting in the destruction of two vehicles and retreat by the surviving soldiers.

Subsequently, another military convoy of 12 vehicles attempted to advance towards the besieged camp but it was targeted by a remote-controlled IED, Jeeyand Baloch s aid.

In the attack, one enemy vehicle was completely destroyed while another was damaged, the spokesman said, adding 7 military personnel were killed and at least 11 injured in this assault.

Separately, a remote-controlled IED attack was carried out on an enemy convoy on the CPEC route in the Surap area of Panjgur district, killing one occupying army soldier and wounding three others, while their vehicle was severely damaged.

In Buleda, BLA cadres captured two vehicles carrying supplies to the enemy along with the supplies.

In Mach, Abdul Ghaffar, son of Haji Abdul Jabbar Rajput, an agent of the occupying forces, was targeted in a grenade attack, in which he was seriously injured.

The said person was an informer and facilitator of the occupying forces in the guise of a shopkeeper, the spokesman said.

Paying tributes to Shaheed Haroon Baloch alias Dosteen, the spokesman said he had joined the Baloch Liberation Army in 2022 and initially participated in guerrilla activities as a civilian.

Later, he was transferred to the mountain front and based on his military skills, he became a part of the first detachment of the BLA, the Fatah Squad.

Martyr Haroon Baloch led important organizational operations on the fronts of Shoor Parod, Noshki, and Kharan in Kalat, the spokesman said. (NVI)

TTP: Killed 832 Pakistani security men, injured 1108 in 6 months

Peshawar, July 10 (NVI) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) today said it killed 832 Pakistani army men and other security personnel and wounded 1108 over a period of six months from January to June this year.

These casualties occurred during 1377 armed encounters with the Pakistani forces, TTP said in a statement.

The detailed statement issued by TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said 932 of the dead/injured belonged to the Pakistan Army and Special Services Group (SSG), 517 were from the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC), 450 were from the Police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), 41 were Secret agents or so-called ‘Peace Committee’ members.

At least 57 ‘enemy’ personnel were arrested, Khorasani said.

These 1377 operations resulted in damage and destruction of 22 military structures, 125 military vehicles, 7 armoured vehicles, 5 motorcyles, 246 CCTV cameras, 20 Drone cameras among other things, according to the statement.

The equipment captured from the enemy during these operations included 3 rocket launchers, 51 AK (Kalashnikov) rifles, its 20 magazines, 15 Military guns, 7 G3 Guns, 1 each Pika Gun, Mortar, LMG, M4 rifle, 9 Vehicles, 4 Motorcycles, 4 Pistols, 3 Drones, 3 Wireless Sets, 3 Thermal Telescope, 2 Night Vision Telescopes, 2 Trucks, 2 Mobile Phones, 2 Binoculars/Security Cameras and thousands of bullets and other military equipment, it said.

The places where these encounters occurred included South Waziristan (245), North Waziristan (242), Khyber Agency (175), DI Khan (102), Chitral (101), Tank (92), Bannu ( 77), Lakki Marwat (62), Bajaur (62), Karam Agency (42), South Punjab (28), Peshawar (26), Lower Dir (15), Mohmand province (14), Kirk (11), Orakzai (9), Pishin (8), Malakand (8), Mardan (8), Swabi (7), Swat (6), Upper Dir (5), Shangla (5), Zhob (4), Karachi (4), Kohat (3), Quetta (3), Qila Saifullah (3), Qalat (3), Makran (3), Bunir (3) and North Punjab (1).

The type of operations included Sniper/Laser Attacks (532), Guerrilla attacks (436), Ambush (113), Counterattacks (136), Grenades/bombings (94), Targeted Attacks (470), Missile attacks (17) and Suicide attacks (2). (NVI)

Balochistan sees attacks by freedom fighters on Pakistani forces at multiple places

Baloch fighters somewhere in Balochistan (File Pic)

Quetta (Balochistan), July 10 (NVI) Baloch freedom fighters in large numbers struck at several places against the occupying Pakistani forces in Balochistan, attacking military installations, establishing check posts and torching fuel tankers since last night.

The identity of the attackers was not clear yet but these incidents coincided with the announcement by Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) about launch of ‘Operation Baam (Operation Dawn)’ last night under which the outfit vowed to carry out intensified attacks on the occupying Pakistani forces across Balochistan.

In Kolwah district, the main camp of the Pakistani forces was stormed by a large group of armed men who took control of it.

The freedom fighters also attacked a military post in the Tejaban area and another in Gwarkop area of Kech district.

The also attacked military personnel in Chhatar area and a police check post in Sasoli area of Naseerabad district.

A police post in the Lohi area of Sohbatpur district was also targeted.

A blockade was established by the rebels on a major highway in the Dosa Lashari area of Sibi district.

Details about casualties and other losses were not known yet. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLF launches ‘Op Baam’ to intensify attacks on Pakistani military

Baloch Liberation Front (BLF). Representative pic

Quetta (Balochistan), July 10 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) today announced the launch of an intensified armed campaign against the occupying Pakistani forces across Balochistan where the military was targeted at multiple places during the night.

The campaign has been codenamed ‘Operation Baam (Dawn)’ and is being called a new chapter in the Baloch National Liberation Struggle.

“From the coastal region of Balochistan to the mountains of Koh-e-Sulaiman, the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has launched Operation Baam (Operation Dawn),” said a statement issued by its spokesman Major Gwharam Baloch.

Under this operation, “the enemy is being targeted through coordinated and diverse attacks,” he said.

“BLF’s Operation Baam marks the beginning of a new dawn in the Baloch war of independence,” the BLF spokesman said.

“Through this comprehensive campaign across Balochistan, the enemy is being inflicted with heavy human and financial losses,” he said.

Detailed information will be released upon the completion of the operation, he added. (NVI)

Spokesperson, Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF)

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