Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Pakistan is preparing to approach the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to seek the designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist organisations. This move follows a major diplomatic gain in Washington, where the United States recently declared the Majeed Brigade a terrorist group, having already listed the BLA in 2019. Officials believe this step could strengthen Pakistan's stance and boost security forces' morale ahead of intensified operations against the insurgent groups in Balochistan.

The Majeed Brigade, the BLA's deadliest affiliate, is notorious for carrying out high-profile suicide attacks, a tactic rare among secular militant outfits. It has ev...