Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader and former Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan Rana Sanaullah has warned that armed groups could “descend from the mountains” and seize control of Balochistan if security measures are not strengthened in the region.
Speaking to the media, Rana Sanaullah described the security situation in Balochistan as “alarming” and said strict action against militants is inevitable. He argued that bolstering the military presence is crucial to preserving national security and countering potential threats.
His remarks have drawn mixed reactions from political figures and the public, with some analysts suggesting they reflect broader political and law-and-order issues in Balochistan. There was no immediate response from other Pakistani officials.
It should be noted that Balochistan has witnessed a rise in armed attacks in recent months, with Baloch “pro-independence” groups intensifying operations against Pakistani security forces, government installations, and Chinese-backed projects.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS)—an alliance of these “pro-independence” groups—announced a significant restructuring of its military and diplomatic strategy.
The alliance declared that it would merge into a single military entity, the Baloch National Army, and escalate attacks against Pakistani and Chinese targets.
The decision was reached during a three-day meeting attended by delegations from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), Baloch Republican Guards (BRG), and the Sindhu Desh Revolutionary Army (SRA).
The alliance aims to form a more “organized, coordinated, and decisive force” against Pakistan, claiming the movement is now entering a “decisive phase” of “increased intensity and innovation.” It believes these changes will make Baloch national liberation an “inevitable reality.”