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Pakistan's Security Paralysis Exposed as Opposition Challenges Islamabad's 'Safe Balochistan' Narrative


Published on 2025-04-18 08:00:31 - RepublicWorld
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  • Simultaneously, Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) President Sardar Akhtar Mengal ended a 20-day sit-in only to announce a more aggressive province-wide mobilization.

The article from Republic World discusses the escalating security challenges in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan, where the opposition has criticized the government's narrative of a safe region. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has intensified its attacks, targeting both military and civilian infrastructure, which contradicts the government's claims of stability. The opposition, led by figures like Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has accused the government of failing to address the root causes of the insurgency and not providing adequate security. This has led to a broader debate on Pakistan's overall security strategy and its effectiveness in dealing with internal threats, highlighting a perceived paralysis in the country's security apparatus.

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[ https://www.republicworld.com/defence/global-defence-news/pakistans-security-paralysis-exposed-as-opposition-challenges-islamabads-safe-balochistan-narrative ]