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Seven Pakistani Soldiers Martyred in Balochistan Blast; Foreign Funded Terrorists Linked to BLA Blamed

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Seven Pakistani Soldiers Martyred in Balochistan Blast; Foreign Funded Terrorists Linked to BLA Blamed

Seven Pakistani Soldiers Martyred in Balochistan Blast; Foreign Funded Terrorists Linked to BLA Blamed

Seven Pakistani soldiers were martyred on Tuesday in a deadly roadside blast targeting a security forces vehicle in the Mach area of Kachhi district, Balochistan. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attack was carried out using an improvised explosive device (IED) and is believed to have been orchestrated by terrorists of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

The victims of the attack include:

These soldiers were part of a routine operational movement when their vehicle was targeted. Following the attack, a large-scale clearance operation was launched in the surrounding area to locate and neutralize any remaining threat. “Perpetrators of this heinous and cowardly act will be brought to justice,” said the ISPR.

” On 6 May 2025, Terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, so called ‘Baloch Liberation Army’ targeted Security Forces’ vehicle with an improvised explosive device in general area Mach, Kachhi District,” according to a statement by ISPR.

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While no group has officially claimed responsibility, security officials have pointed to foreign funded-BLA, which has carried out similar terrorist attacks in the past. The group, banned under Pakistan’s anti-terrorism laws, has been accused by Islamabad of receiving foreign funding and support, particularly from Indian intelligence agencies — a claim New Delhi has consistently denied.

The attack has once again highlighted that foreign-funded terrorist groups were still trying to create trouble in Balochistan, a province rich in resources but long plagued by foreign funded terrorism. Pakistani authorities have repeatedly called attention to what they term “a foreign-backed terrorism” aimed at disrupting the province’s development, especially projects tied to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Seven security personnel martyred in Mach terror attack

Pakistan’s security forces have significantly quelled terrorism in Balochistan through sustained operations and public support. However, remnants of terrorist networks, desperate to appease their foreign handlers, continue to resort to cowardly attacks. These acts reflect their weakening grip and failed agenda, as peace and stability increasingly take root in the province.

These cowardly attacks are the desperate acts of defeated terrorists, trying to appease their foreign handlers — but they cannot shake our resolve or derail the progress and peace in Balochistan.

Defense analysts argue that such attacks aim to undercut Pakistan’s stability and undermine efforts toward regional peace. “The targeting of our troops by non-state actors shows that some forces still remain committed to destabilizing Balochistan,” said Brigadier (retd) Imran Shah, a Rawalpindi-based security expert. “This is not just a local insurgency — it has regional dimensions.”
The federal government condemned the attack and pledged continued support for the armed forces. “This is a moment of grief for the entire nation. Our soldiers gave their lives defending the homeland,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a statement. He reiterated the state’s determination to combat terrorism in all its forms and said the sacrifices of the shuhada would not go in vain.

Public mourning is underway, with tributes pouring in for the fallen soldiers. In their hometowns, flags were flown at half-mast and funeral prayers drew large crowds. The ISPR reaffirmed that the armed forces remain committed to maintaining peace and stability in Balochistan and across Pakistan. “Such sacrifices only strengthen our resolve,” the statement read.

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