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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicBaloch separatists

Topic: Baloch separatists

India condoles Balochistan school bus attack, dismisses Pakistan’s claims as baseless

Pakistan accused India of involvement in suicide school bus bombing in Khuzdar that left 6 dead including 4 children. MEA has rejected the allegations as diversionary.

Watch CutTheClutter: Balochistan’s long insurgency, Leftist rebels & Pakistan’s terror ranking

In Episode 1621, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores the roots of the Balochistan insurgency and the key factors that enabled the Jaffar Express hijacking.

Pakistan train hijack: In ‘final’ warning, Baloch separatists say free prisoners or hostages face trial

The group, which seeks independence for Balochistan, says govt has 24 hours to meet demand. It claims it's holding at least 214 security personnel hostage.

Pakistan train hijack: Over 100 soldiers held, Baloch separatists threaten executions if military acts

Hostage crisis began Tuesday when Baloch Liberation Army militants hijacked Jaffar Express near Machh in Bolan district. Dozens of hostages have been rescued so far.

Balochistan train hijack is good news for Pakistan Army. It can step up military pressure now

In recent years, Balochistan has seen new democratic movements. While Pakistan Army may not welcome another insurgency, this is preferable to mass challenges to its authority.

At least 16 militants killed, 104 passengers rescued from express train hijacked by Baloch separatists

The other militants are said to have taken some of the passengers into the mountains. Baloch Liberation Army has taken responsibility for hijack of Jaffar Express. 

Baloch separatist groups to fight under one unified military command to counter Pakistan & China

Declaration by Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar came after a 3-day meeting between Baloch & Sindhi separatist groups on a complete overhaul of military & diplomatic strategies in the region.

More than 50 killed in widespread separatist militant attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Militant group Baloch Liberation Army took responsibility & claimed many more attacks, including one on a major paramilitary base, though Pakistani authorities have yet to confirm these.

Baloch women marched to Islamabad, told the world what Pakistan’s been doing in Balochistan

Balochistan's women and children who marched to Islamabad live in uncertainty, unsure if they are widowed or orphaned. Their demand from Pakistan Army and government to end enforced disappearances is now known globally.

Imran Khan is proving that Pakistan’s state policy is to lie and Balochistan doesn’t exist

PM Imran Khan is concerned about Kashmir and Palestine but can't see atrocities against Baloch and Pashtuns in Pakistan.

On Camera

Increase in STT is small but it signals a shift in how India views risk

The AI bots, built by humans, can post and interact with each other like two ChatGPTs feeding off each other’s prompts. The interface is like that of Reddit.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.