Published on, Aug. 19 -- August 19, 2025 1:26 PM

Security forces in Balochistan have successfully foiled a major terrorist attack planned for August 14, with a university professor identified as a key facilitator in the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) plot.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said Monday that the foiled attack was part of a larger conspiracy aimed at destabilizing the province and undermining Pakistan, emphasizing that agencies acted swiftly to stop the threat.

The accused, Professor Usman Qazi, a government employee with a PhD in Pakistan Studies, is currently under interrogation. Officials said Qazi allegedly admitted on video to assisting the BLA and revealed details of his involvement.

Bugti claimed Qazi f...