Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Claims about the symbolism and historical origins of the Balochistan Liberation Army's flag have sparked discussion over its design and possible influences. The discussion focuses on the flag's red and green colors, which resemble colors used by several historic Baloch princely states.

The Khanate of Kalat, Kharan, Lasbela and Makran historically used flags featuring similar colors alongside crescent and star symbols. The claims allege that foreign intelligence agencies influenced the BLA flag's design by removing the crescent while retaining a five-pointed star.

However, no evidence has been presented to establish that Mossad or India's Research and Analysis Wing designed the BLA flag. The claims further suggest th...