The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is an armed militant group operating primarily in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan. Formed in the early 2000s, the BLA advocates for the region's independence, citing historical grievances, economic marginalization, and exploitation of local resources by the central government. Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have designated the BLA as a terrorist organization due to its involvement in violent attacks targeting Pakistani security forces, infrastructure projects, and occasionally civilians. The group's activities have heightened regional tensions, affecting Pakistan’s internal security and relations with neighboring countries.