Balochistan, July 4 -- The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for two high-profile attacks in Balochistan: a coordinated takeover of Mastung city and a deadly ambush on Pakistani military forces in the Amach region. The group described both operations as retaliation against what it termed the continued occupation and repression of the Baloch nation.

According to BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, the Mastung operation saw BLA fighters seize key government installations, including the Tehsil Office and three banks, for nearly two hours. During the operation, they reportedly confiscated official documents, disarmed personnel, and engaged with Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) forces, who responded with armoured vehicles...