Al Jazeera faces criticism for repeatedly calling the BLA a “separatist” group, with analysts warning the label risks softening terrorism in Balochistan.
Balochistan begins enforcing restrictions on families of BLA terrorists after Jan 31 attacks, including passport blocks, account freezes and job cancellations.
Pakistan will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but boycott its February 15 match against India, citing solidarity with Bangladesh and concerns over ICC bias.