
In a major escalation that’s rattled Islamabad, Baloch armed groups have reportedly seized control of a critical segment of the Karachi-Quetta Highway — a key supply and transport lifeline for Pakistan’s military. The move is being hailed by some as a turning point in the Baloch resistance, exposing deep cracks in Pakistan’s ability to maintain control both in Balochistan and along the volatile Line of Control (LoC) with India.