According to Qa?ar Al Jazeera, the US increased pressure on the Balochistan Liberation Army in the country on Sunday. The US State Department announced on the same day that it classified the group and its operational arm, the Magid brigade, as “Foreign Terrorist Organizations”. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement on the 12th that it welcomed the U. S. decision to make the organization a foreign terrorist organization. The statement said that Pakistan is a key bulwark against the forces of international terrorism, will continue to work to contribute to regional and global stability.
According to reports, the United States as early as 2019, the organization will be included in the“Specially Designated Global Terrorists” list. The new verdict was even harsher. The new designation makes it a crime for anyone in the United States to provide support to the organization, whereas the previous designation was limited to the source of the funds. Secretary of State Rubio said in a statement that the move “Demonstrates the resolve of the Donald Trump administration to fight terrorism”. “Terrorist organizations identify themselves as playing a key role in our fight against the Scourge of terrorism and as an effective means of curbing support for terrorist activities,” the statement said
The US this time included the group and its combat branches on the list of“Foreign Terrorist Organizations” because the group has frequently produced new violent incidents in recent years, these included 2024 suicide attacks at Karachi Airport and Gwadar Port, Balochistan, and the hijacking of the Jafar Express train from Quetta to Peshawar in March. The hijacking killed 31 civilians and security personnel and took more than 300 passengers hostage.
The Al Jazeera said the designation came as President Donald Trump sought to increase engagement with the Pakistani government. In June, Donald Trump hosted a dinner at the White House for Pakistani Army Field Marshal and Chief of the Army Staff Asim Munir, who is considered one of the country’s most powerful figures. The Donald Trump administration is also seeking new investments in the country.