In a bold declaration from the heart of Balochistan, the Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), an alliance of pro-independence armed groups, has taken responsibility for 174 attacks on Pakistani security forces throughout 2025. The group asserts that these operations resulted in the deaths of 167 military and intelligence personnel, marking a significant escalation in the region’s insurgency.
Local media outlets reported the stunning claim, highlighting BRAS’s detailed infographic that paints a picture of relentless guerrilla warfare. According to the alliance, 95 Pakistani security officers were wounded in strikes spanning the entire province, underscoring the widespread nature of their campaign.
The Balochistan Post detailed how BRAS fighters captured 26 individuals during these assaults, including members of Pakistan’s intelligence apparatus. Operations included 35 explosions, 14 raids, and 35 sieges with search missions. They targeted 15 infrastructure sites, destroyed 30 government and military vehicles, and seized 51 weapons, showcasing tactical sophistication.
One standout operation in August 2025 saw BRAS militants seize control of Jihri town in Khuzdar district for over a month. Fighters reportedly patrolled the area under full control, addressed public gatherings, and confiscated large quantities of vehicles, arms, and military gear.
This comes amid a flurry of annual reports from allied groups. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed 521 attacks, killing over 1,060 soldiers and injuring 556, while demolishing vehicles, quadcopters, surveillance towers, and bases, and capturing 208 weapons.
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) boasted 581 armed assaults, resulting in 929 deaths, including 647 security personnel and 282 wounded. BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch hailed 2025 as a ‘decisive and extraordinary year’ in the national resistance struggle.
Meanwhile, the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) reported 88 attacks across Balochistan, Sindh, and Punjab, targeting railways, checkpoints, police posts, gas pipelines, and communication towers, killing 22 and wounding 35.
Balochistan remains a tinderbox, with locals accusing Pakistani forces of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and illegal detentions aided by death squads. As these groups intensify their push for autonomy, the province’s future hangs in precarious balance, drawing global attention to the deepening conflict.
