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Baloch Liberation Army Captures Surab, Defies Pakistani Military

6/1/2025

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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has seized control of Surab city in Balochistan, Pakistan, after a fierce attack on government buildings on May 30. The assault left a government official dead and caused extensive destruction, including bank looting and vehicles set ablaze, highlighting the diminishing power of the Pakistani military in the area.

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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has seized control of Surab city in Balochistan, Pakistan, after a fierce attack on government buildings on May 30. The assault left a government official dead and caused extensive destruction, including bank looting and vehicles set ablaze, highlighting the diminishing power of the Pakistani military in the area.