Tue Mar 04 18:00:05 UTC 2025: ## Baloch Separatists Claim Responsibility for Suicide Bombing in Pakistan
**QUETTA, PAKISTAN –** A female suicide bomber killed one Pakistani soldier and injured four others in an attack claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Monday, March 3, 2025. The attack, which targeted a paramilitary convoy in Kalat district, Balochistan province, highlights the ongoing conflict between separatist groups and Pakistani security forces.
The BLA, in a statement, asserted responsibility for the “special mission,” though it did not explicitly confirm the bomber’s gender. Local officials confirmed the death toll and the use of a female suicide bomber, a relatively rare occurrence in Pakistan.
The BLA cited the exploitation of Balochistan’s natural resources by the Pakistani military as the motivation behind the attack. The group specifically warned foreign investors against participating in projects it considers exploitative.
This incident underscores the volatile security situation in Balochistan, which has witnessed a surge in violence in recent years. Last year was the deadliest in a decade, with over 1,600 deaths, according to the Center for Research and Security Studies. The BLA has previously claimed responsibility for major attacks in the region, including a bombing at Quetta’s main railway station in November 2024. The group’s activities largely focus on the province’s border regions with Afghanistan.
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