Army vows to protect counter-terrorism gains after Balochistan attacks

The Pakistani military has pledged to maintain its counter-terrorism successes following a surge in violence in Balochistan, where 50 people were killed in recent attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). In August 2024, terrorist incidents rose to 59, up from 38 in July, resulting in 84 deaths nationwide. The military aims to enhance legal and operational responses to these threats.