Pakistan continues to face a series of relentless attacks. Following a terror strike at the Gwadar Port, a significant assault has now been launched on Pakistan's second-largest naval air station located in Balochistan's Turbat. According to media reports, the attack on PNS Siddique Naval Air Station has been orchestrated by armed insurgents targeting the facility. There are also reports of explosions in various areas.
The responsibility for the attack has been claimed by the prohibited organization Balochistan Liberation Army's (BLA) Majeed Brigade. They have declared that their fighters have breached the air station and are engaging in intensive fire. In reality, the Majeed Brigade opposes Chinese investments in the Balochistan province, accusing China and Pakistan of exploiting the region's resources.
Doctors Receive Urgent Instructions
Following this sudden attack, the District Health Officer in Turbat has declared a medical emergency. All doctors have been promptly summoned for duty. This recent attack in Turbat is the second this week and marks the third by the BLA Majeed Brigade this year.
Eight Fighters Killed Previously
It is notable that recently, on January 29, fighters targeted the Military Intelligence Headquarters in Gwadar, which Pakistan labeled a terrorist attack. Then, on March 20, Baloch fighters launched another attack. The skirmish at the Gwadar Port Authority complex began with explosions and gunfire, resulting in 8 fighters killed. Two Pakistani soldiers also perished in the assault, with BLA claiming responsibility.
Fight Over Resource Control
The Gwadar Port is a key component of the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project between China and Pakistan. However, the people of Balochistan perceive it as an appropriation of their resources. Consequently, the area, long accustomed to the noise of construction, has instead been enveloped by a haunting silence fueled by fear and dread. But there's more to the story.
Fishing Becomes Challenging
The Baloch accuse the CPEC and other projects in Gwadar of serving Chinese interests, overlooking local inhabitants. Chinese-led construction hasn't improved the lives of the locals; rather, it has displaced many from their means of livelihood.
