The designation comes as US President Donald Trump seeks closer ties with Pakistani government.
The US has designated the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a “foreign terrorist” organization, intensifying pressure amid President Trump’s efforts to strengthen ties with Pakistan. This designation, which follows the group’s 2019 SDGT status, criminalizes support for the BLA and underscores the Trump Administration’s commitment to countering terrorism.
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