Pakistani Security Forces Crush Militant Assault, Exposing Regional Instability That Threatens America’s Borders

In southwestern Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan province, Pakistani security forces recently eliminated at least a dozen militants after a brazen assault on a police station and banks in the Kharan district. This swift response foiled an attempted hostage-taking and thwarted insurgents intent on destabilizing the region further.The attackers, identified as members of “Fitna al-Hindustan” — a label used by Pakistan for the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and allied separatist groups — struck with clear intent to challenge state authority. Their actions included looting millions of rupees from local banks and attempting to seize hostages at a police station before being...