BLA’s evil nexus with Al-Qaeda, TTP fueling terrorism, women exploitation in Balochistan
Home Nexus funds, arms and trains militants exploiting women and youth for bombings and anti-state acts The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) maintains a nexus with Al-Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which continues to fuel terrorism, sabotage, and societal destabilisation across Balochistan and other parts of Pakistan. This nexus provides funding, training, weapons, and logistical support, enabling the outfit to exploit vulnerable local women and youth as tools for suicide bombings and other anti-state activities. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and senior security officials have consistently pointed out that the BLA’s operational capabilities are significantly enhanced by this backing from Al-Qaeda and TTP, aimed at disrupting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and other national development projects. The government has repeatedly pointed out that Al-Qaeda and TTP act as the primary sponsors behind the BLA-TTP nexus, channelling support through Afghan territories to orchestrate attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and security forces.
Published: May 30, 2026 4:19 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original