Pakistan has demanded that the United Nations Security Council consider banning the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant group believed to be responsible for several terrorist attacks in the country. Addressing the Security Council, Pakistan’s representative, Asim Iftikhar, highlighted the risks of global security and stability posed by terrorism, citing the resurgence of the BLA in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover.
The BLA, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union, has claimed responsibility for several attacks in Balochistan, including one that resulted in the deaths of 48 civilians last week. Asim Iftikhar accused the group of carrying out brutal and inhumane attacks in Pakistan, with the active support of their eastern neighbor, Afghanistan.
In other news, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, defense, tourism, and education, with the two countries designating the Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Project as a key project for regional connectivity. Opposition leader Meen Akhtar Khan has expressed his reservations about the health of PTI founder Imran Khan, stating that even a single percent risk to the former prime minister’s health is unacceptable.
Meanwhile, Pakistani President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister have reiterated their full support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. The government of Balochistan has announced the arrest of 100 suspects in a recent operation in Quetta, with authorities also recovering arms from the suspects. Internet services have been suspended in the city, but are expected to be restored today.
In other developments, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated the annual wildlife show at the Karachi Zoo, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his disappointment with the National Assembly members who failed to attend the meeting on national issues. A new agreement has been signed between Pakistan and Uzbekistan to establish an Interregional Forum, which will facilitate cooperation in various areas.
In sports news, a video has surfaced showing Pakistani cricketers mimicking the style of Aamer Ahmed, a former Pakistani cricketer. Singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has released a new song, with the video available on his YouTube channel and other social media platforms. US President Trump has spoken at a National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, highlighting the significance of the event in American culture.
Separately, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that visa applications for the upcoming Hajj season will begin on February 8. Opposition leader Meen Akhtar Khan has expressed his frustration with the party’s social media, which he believes is humiliating the party.
