Pakistan’s missteps in relying on proxy militant networks, mishandling local grievances, and neglecting emerging militant alliances have exacerbated the crisis in Balochistan, turning the province into a center of insurgency. Recent clashes, including the deadly incidents at the 143 Wing post in Chaman and ambushes near Dalbandin, highlight the consequences of Pakistan’s strategic errors.
The report points out that the violence in Balochistan is not merely a result of an “external conspiracy” as portrayed by Islamabad but stems from internal structural failures within Pakistan’s security framework. Decades of using militant networks for regional influence have backfired, with these networks now causing internal violence.
Field reports cited in the report reveal significant casualties among Pakistani border forces during confrontations at the 143rd Wing post in Chaman and clashes with Afghan Taliban fighters. The operational partnership between Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in 2026 has further escalated the situation, underscoring the widening operational reach of these groups.
The report emphasizes that Pakistan’s military establishment’s narrative of external orchestration of unrest in Balochistan contradicts the reality of internal policy failures enabling militant ecosystems to grow uncontrollably. The insurgency’s evolution into a more organized and adaptive force poses a challenge to Pakistan’s security establishment, urging a reevaluation of past policies to prevent further deterioration in Balochistan.
