Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Pakistan Faces Crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
Pakistan is having a lot of trouble in two of its regions, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is facing a lot of criticism because things are getting worse instead of better.
The Baloch people have been fighting for their independence since 1948, and they are very determined.
They have been resisting the Pakistani army's attacks, even though the army is using a lot of force.
Recently, a group called the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked a military convoy, killing many soldiers.
The Pakistani army and intelligence agencies are not doing well in controlling the situation, and the number of attacks and deaths has increased a lot.
The army chief is under a lot of pressure and has given his commanders a short time to fix the problem or leave.
Pakistan is facing a crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan under Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Baloch fighters have been resisting Pakistani attacks for independence since 1948.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) recently attacked a Pakistani military convoy in Mastung, killing over 45 personnel.
There has been a 30% increase in attacks and a 26% increase in fatalities by Baloch armed groups in 2025 compared to 2024.
Field Marshal Munir has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to his commanders to control Balochistan or resign.
- Who
- Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, Baloch fighters, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)
- What
- Crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, ongoing conflict and independence struggle
- When
- Conflict ongoing since 1948, recent attack on Thursday in Mastung
- Where
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, Pakistan
- Why
- Baloch fighters seeking independence and liberation from Pakistani occupation
- Location
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Key Figures
- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Nilesh Kunwar, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)
- Conflict Duration
- Since 1948
- Recent Attack
- BLA attack on Pakistani military convoy in Mastung
- Casualties
- Over 45 security personnel killed, dozens injured
- Increase in Attacks
- 30% increase in attacks by Baloch armed groups in 2025 compared to 2024
- Increase in Fatalities
- 26% increase in fatalities in 2025 compared to 2024
- Reporting Source
- Pakistan Institute of Peace Studies (PIPS)