The US State Department, on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, labelled the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its branch, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO). It is being viewed as a victory for Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir, as declaring BLA a terrorist organisation will weaken its global support.

The BLA, seeking independence for Pakistan's resource-rich Balochistan province, has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks over the years.

The US has classified the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation. This move highlights the ongoing threats posed by the group, which seeks independence for the Baloch people and has been behind numerous attacks in Pakistan.