– Deadly attacks in Balochistan province on August 26 killed at least 38 people, majority civilians of Punjabi ethnicity
– Pakistan ruling class, including Army, may focus on internal security challenges rather than grudge matches
– Pakistan Army appears surprised by attacks claimed by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)
– BLA has been waging low-intensity war against Punjabi-dominated establishment since 2006
– BLA targeting Chinese presence in Gwadar and other parts of province
– Coordinated attacks covered large geographical expanse of Balochistan
– BLA growing into formidable opponent of Pakistani State due to grievances and exploitation by State
– Pakistani State in denial about decades of political discrimination and exploitation in Balochistan
– State blames India for troubles in Balochistan instead of facing own shortcomings.