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U.S. Designates Balochistan Liberation Army as Terrorist Group

8/12/2025

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On August 11, 2025, the U.S. took a decisive stand against terrorism by designating the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This action underscores the urgent need to address the BLA's violent history, including devastating suicide bombings in Karachi and Gwadar in 2024.

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Story summary

On August 11, 2025, the U.S. took a decisive stand against terrorism by designating the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This action underscores the urgent need to address the BLA's violent history, including devastating suicide bombings in Karachi and Gwadar in 2024.