Pakistan, May 9 -- Australia on Friday imposed sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and three of its senior leaders, according to a statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong's office.

"The Australian Government has today imposed counter-terrorism financing sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army and three senior leaders for their engagement in and support of terrorist attacks," said the statement dated May 8.

The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the BLA is a "group that has conducted violent terror attacks across Pakistan". "These appalling attacks have targeted civilians, critical infrastructure, and foreign nationals, as well as the Pakistani state," the statement read, adding that Australia's commitment...