Balochistan Liberation Army

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is a separatist militant group based in the Balochistan region of Pakistan. It seeks greater autonomy or independence for the Baloch people, who they feel are marginalized by the Pakistani government. Founded in the late 1990s, the BLA conducts armed operations against military and civilian targets, emphasizing issues like resource control and ethnic rights. The group is designated as a terrorist organization by Pakistan and some other nations due to its violent tactics, while it views itself as a freedom fighter group defending Baloch interests.