Balochistan Liberation Army Bombs Karachi, Kills Two Chinese Nationals

A bomb blast outside Karachi airport killed two Chinese nationals and injured several others, with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claiming responsibility for the attack. The BLA, a militant group advocating for Balochistan's autonomy, views Chinese investments, particularly through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as exploitative and neo-colonial. Since 2016, over 60 Chinese workers have been killed or injured in Pakistan due to escalating violence against Chinese nationals, including prior attacks such as the 2021 Dasu hydropower project bombing. Security experts warn that these attacks reflect a broader pattern of targeting Chinese interests in Pakistan by various militant factions. Following the attack, Pakistan's Prime Minister condemned the act and pledged to enhance security for Chinese workers. The situation raises significant concerns about the safety of foreign nationals amidst ongoing Baloch separatist violence.