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Mahain Baluch retweeted
BREAKING NEWS: Aconvoy transporting minerals from the Saindak Project, escorted by security forces, has reportedly come under attack in the Goru area of Khadkocha, Mastung district.
Project-linked vehicles and two Pakistani military armoured vehicles were reportedly targeted during the incident. Initial reports suggest possible casualties, although the number and extent of casualties remain unconfirmed.
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Balochistan: Women Beyond the Silence
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As I previously noted, FPV drones used by the BLA pose a greater threat than conventional quadcopters, marking a new development in Pakistan’s insurgency and challenging the military’s reliance on quadcopter-based systems.
From drone warfare to Bashir Zeb Baloch’s reported departure, these developments go beyond isolated changes. Since 2018, the BLA has continuously evolved its structure, capabilities and tactics, signalling a broader institutional and operational transformation.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has announced a major leadership change, with Bashir Zeb Baloch stepping down as Commander-in-Chief following a decision by its Senior Command Council. He assumed the position in December 2018 after the assassination of General Aslam Baloch.
TBN Monitoring: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has announced that Bashir Zeb Baloch will step down as its Commander-in-Chief following a decision by its Senior Command Council.
According to the statement, the council will assume all leadership powers until a successor is appointed. The BLA says the transition was unanimously approved at an October 16 meeting and that its military operations will continue uninterrupted. The name of the new commander is expected to be announced soon.
This marks a significant development.
Breaking News: Heavy clashes are reportedly continuing in Sanni area of Kachhi (Bolan), amid claims that Baloch separatist fighters have taken control of the Pakistani military's main camp in the city.
Earlier, local sources reported that a Pakistani military operation had been underway in Sanni since this morning, with gunship helicopters reportedly carrying out shelling. Armed clashes were also reported in the area.
This is a developing story.
My report on operation Almas: BLF’s Gwadar offensive and lethal attacks on Chinese interests in Balochistan @TBN_Balochistan
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Your analysis and writings on Balochistan have always been insightful and valuable in understanding the region’s complex political and security dynamics. Wishing you the best in this new chapter. Looking forward to your continued independent analysis and reflections.
In-depth research suggests that the BLA’s drone tactics appear more advanced than those of other armed groups in Pakistan, echoing Ukraine’s early drone warfare and Hezbollah’s use of drones against Israeli military positions.
TBN Monitoring: The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) has announced the establishment of a dedicated drone unit, named “Aamir Aero Guardians”, claiming it is equipped for surveillance and attacks on Pakistani military installations. The group also claimed that the unit carried out its first attack on a Pakistani forces camp in the Sanni area of Kachhi (Bolan).
This makes the BRG the second Baloch armed group, after the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which has publicly announced a dedicated drone unit, known as "QAAHR".
Kech: Female Fighters Reportedly Lead Attacks and Establish Roadblocks in Buleda
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Female participation in the Baloch insurgency is no longer a myth or propaganda, but a ground reality.
Reports have emerged from the Buleda area of Kech district, Balochistan, that armed individuals have targeted a Pakistani military camp in an attack.
According to local sources, the armed individuals have also surrounded the Meenaz area and established roadblocks at various locations.
Local sources further claim that a large number of women were among the attackers. However, details regarding the nature of the attack, possible casualties, and the current situation remain unclear.
Israel: Exit polls project 52 seats for Netanyahu’s bloc.
A total of 61 seats are required for a parliamentary majority. Final results are still awaited.
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Kharan: According to local sources, intense clashes are underway between Pakistani forces and unidentified armed men in the Barshonki area. Further details regarding the incident are awaited.
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Update: Hammal Baloch, also known as Comrade Salim Baloch, was a member of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and a former student activist associated with the Baloch Students Organization–Azad (BSO-Azad). Originally from Kisar, Danuk, Turbat, he was pursuing an LLB degree and was in his eighth semester. According to the account provided by the group, he joined the BLA in 2023 after becoming involved in student politics, where he reportedly worked to promote political and national awareness among young people. He subsequently participated in armed activities, including operations in Turbat city.
Following instructions from the organisation’s leadership in 2023, Hammal Baloch reportedly ended his urban activities and moved to operational fronts across Makuran, including Tump, Kulbar, Hoshab, Turbat and coastal areas. The account states that he sustained serious injuries in an accident in 2025, leaving one of his hands severely injured for an extended period. Despite this, he continued his activities and was later appointed camp commander on the Kulbar front, a position he reportedly held until his death.
Hammal Baloch reportedly died on 15 October 2026 during a confrontation with Pakistani forces in the Kohad area of Tump, Kech district. According to the account provided by the group, he helped ensure the safety of fellow fighters during the confrontation before being killed.
An armed clash reportedly took place between armed men and Pakistani forces in the Kohad area of Tump early this morning.
According to local sources, sustained gunfire and explosions were heard during the encounter. Initial reports indicate casualties on both sides, although the exact toll and further details remain unconfirmed.
A powerful explosion targeted a vehicle carrying a Pakistan Coast Guards lieutenant colonel in Pasni, Gwadar district. Locals reported that the blast was followed by heavy gunfire, shattered windows and damaged a police station. Further details are awaited.
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Monitoring: The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claims its Operation Almas, launched in Gwadar on 22 October, concluded after achieving its objectives. Spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch claimed dozens of Pakistani military and intelligence personnel were killed and military installations and vehicles destroyed. The group also confirmed the deaths of seven of its fighters, including a female fighter.
Monitoring: Pakistan’s military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said 10 militants, including a woman, were killed during security operations in Gwadar city and near the Gabd border crossing on 22 October 2026.
In a statement, the ISPR alleged that the militants were backed by India and had attempted to carry out attacks in the area. It added that one civilian was killed and several vehicles were damaged during the incidents, while no casualties were reported among security forces personnel.
The claims made in the statement have not been independently verified.
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For two years, Pakistani forces searched for her across Dasht. A mother from Kombil, Dasht, with a little angel waiting in the world she left behind. yesterday, she has returned to their camp in Gwadar — not as someone to be found, but as a fighter.
Mahain Baluch retweeted
پاکستان فوج کے مطابق گوادر میں فائرنگ کے تبادلے میں ایک خاتون سمیت 10 عسکریت پسند مارے گئے۔ اس سے قبل کالعدم بلوچستان لبریشن فرنٹ نے ایف ڈبلیو او کے مرکزی کیمپ سمیت متعدد مقامات پر بیک وقت حملوں کا دعویٰ کیا تھا۔
مکمل تحریر: bbc.in/4zb4XKW
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Second suicide mission by the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), and once again, reports say a female fighter was killed in the skirmishes. First Nokundi, now #Gwadar. Why is the BLF targeting sites of international interest?
My piece for The Diplomat .
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Gwadar ; Video featuring a female member of the Sado Operational Battalion, Almas, delivering a massage. According to the BLF, the operation was named in her honour.
TBN Monitoring: The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claims that its suicide unit, SOB, continues to hold the FWO camp after 16 hours of fighting. The group also claims that several Pakistani security personnel were killed in an attack on troops advancing in armoured vehicles and that additional drones were shot down.
The group has also released several call recordings and videos allegedly featuring its female member, Almas, delivering a message. According to the BLF, the operation was named in her honour.
