JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pakistan Says 145 Militants Killed in 40 Hours in Balochistan.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hussain, Bilal; Khan, Tooba 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the recent military operations in Pakistan's Balochistan province, where security forces reported the killing of 145 militants in response to escalating violence. The chief minister of Balochistan, Sarfraz Bugti, noted that the violence also resulted in the deaths of 31 civilians and 17 security personnel. The region has experienced a surge in insurgent activity, with a reported 3,967 deaths from such attacks nationwide, the highest since 2015. The military attributed the assaults to "Indian-sponsored militants," a claim that India has denied, while the Balochistan Liberation Army, designated as a terrorist organization by the US, claimed responsibility for the attacks. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191273282
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