Pakistan reports major counter-terror operations in Balochistan

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Pakistan’s Army said security forces killed 92 militants and lost 15 soldiers in multiple counter-terrorism operations across Balochistan after attacks on January 31, 2026.
Pakistan reports major counter-terror operations in Balochistan
A What happened
According to an Army statement dated February 1, 2026, the operations followed militant attacks attributed to ethnic Baloch groups at several locations on January 31. The Army said militants sought to carry out attacks in and around Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni, and that security forces and law enforcement agencies responded while remaining on high alert.

Why it matters

  • Signals elevated operational tempo in Balochistan: The reported casualty figures indicate a large-scale, multi-location security response rather than a single incident.

  • Expands the geographic footprint of the security campaign: The named locations span inland and coastal districts, suggesting the operations were conducted across a wide area of the province.

  • Raises near-term security sensitivity around Quetta and the Makran coast: The Army’s list includes the provincial capital area and key coastal districts, which are often focal points for security posture changes.

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