Sun May 04 04:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan’s Internal Conflicts Erupt Amidst Alleged Terror Links to Jammu and Kashmir Attack
**QUETTA, PAKISTAN** – Pakistan, recently implicated in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama, is grappling with escalating internal conflicts, raising concerns about its stability. Simultaneous crises in Sindh and Balochistan are diverting resources and highlighting the country’s vulnerability.
In Balochistan, a heavily armed group blockaded the Quetta-Karachi highway near Kalat, targeting what are believed to be Punjabi individuals. The group set fire to several government buildings, including a National Bank of Pakistan branch and local courts. While an attack on a nearby army camp is unconfirmed, the scale of the assault points to a well-coordinated operation, widely attributed to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Eyewitnesses reported extensive damage and hours-long disruptions to traffic as the group checked vehicles and questioned passengers.
Adding to the turmoil, Sindh province continues to face intense water disputes, with locals staging highway blockades. Further violence erupted on Friday night when motorcycle-borne gunmen attacked a toll booth, killing a worker, and destroying a bridge with explosives.
These events, occurring amidst already strained relations with India due to the Pulwama attack, underscore Pakistan’s internal fragilities and raise questions about its capacity to address both internal unrest and external threats. The Pakistani security forces have yet to apprehend those responsible for the attacks.
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