Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- On January 31, Balochistan province in Pakistan witnessed one of its deadliest days in decades. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) launched what it called "Operation Herof 2.0"-coordinated attacks across 12 districts, including Quetta, Gwadar, and Mastung. Official figures report 17 security personnel and 31 civilians killed. Pakistani forces claimed 145 insurgents were killed in retaliation, though the BLA disputed this figure. The attacks involved gun assaults, suicide bombings, and the temporary seizure of police stations and government facilities. In the aftermath, reports have emerged of intensified security operations in the province, raising concerns among human rights observers about the treatment of local ...