The United States has designated the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a “foreign terrorist” organization, expanding its 2019 terrorist listing to criminalize any support from within the US, according to Al Jazeera.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the step reflects the Trump administration’s commitment to fighting terrorism. The BLA, also known as the Majeed Brigade, has carried out deadly attacks, including a March train siege in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The group seeks independence, accusing Islamabad of exploiting the resource-rich but impoverished region.
The move follows similar action against The Resistance Front, tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba, after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, Al Jazeera reported.
