Archive · 23 Sep 2025
BLA Claims Responsibility for Attacks; Baloch Group Condemns Airstrike
A group called the BLA is fighting in Balochistan and claims to have attacked the Pakistani military and some of its allies.
Separately, another group called the BNM is upset about an airstrike in the Tirah Valley, claiming it killed civilians, including children.
The BNM wants other countries to call Pakistan a 'terror state' because they say the government is hurting its own people.
Both groups are protesting against actions by the Pakistani state and military.
The BLA claimed responsibility for attacks across Balochistan, including attacks on the military.
The BLA stated it destroyed a gas pipeline.
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) condemned a Pakistan Air Force airstrike in Tirah Valley.
BNM alleges the airstrike killed over 30 civilians.
BNM calls for international recognition of Pakistan as a 'terror state'.
- Who
- BLA, Pakistani Military, BNM, Pakistan Air Force, Civilians
- What
- BLA claimed responsibility for attacks; BNM condemned the airstrike
- When
- September 18-21 (BLA attacks); recent (airstrike)
- Where
- Balochistan (BLA attacks); Tirah Valley, Khyber District (airstrike)
- Why
- BLA seeks to target Pakistani military and collaborators; BNM protests state violence
BLA/BNM View
Pakistan Government View
Military Actions
BLA/BNM View
The Pakistani Military is the oppressor and should be targeted.
Pakistan Government View
The Pakistani military is fighting terrorists to maintain peace and stability.
Civilian Casualties
BLA/BNM View
Pakistan is intentionally targeting and killing civilians in the Tirah Valley.
Pakistan Government View
The Pakistani government has not yet commented, however Pakistan aims to avoid civilian causalities and to maintain security.
- BLA Actions
- Attacks on Pakistani military, intelligence, and infrastructure
- BNM Demand
- Recognition of Pakistan as a 'terror state'
- Attack Location
- Tirah Valley, Khyber District, Balochistan
- Casualties
- More than 30 civilians reportedly killed in Tirah airstrike
- BLA Spokesperson
- Jeeyand Baloch
- BNM
- Advocates for Baloch rights and independence