Pakistan, May 31 -- The unfortunate terrorist incident that struck Quetta on 25th May once again highlights the alarming security situation in Pakistan, particularly in the KP and Balochistan region. The Global Terrorism Index 2026 report published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) ranks Pakistan as the country most affected by terrorist incidents. The report cites Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as the deadliest group in Pakistan and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) as the second most active group. The growing nexus between the two is a matter of grave concern as it has serious security implications for the state of Pakistan.

The two groups do not share any ideological link: TTP is an Islamist militant organisation with an...