Home to about 15 million of Pakistan’s estimated 240 million people, according to the 2023 census, Balochistan remains the country’s poorest region despite being rich in natural resources such as coal, gold, copper, and gas. These resources generate substantial revenue for the federal government.

A major security crisis unfolded in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday when separatist militants attacked the Jaffar Express, a

Conflicting claims have emerged over the fate of Jaffar Express hostages, with the BLA claiming mass executions while Pakistani security forces saying they have conducted a successful rescue operation.