Afghanistan, May 16 -- Chief Minister, Sardar Sarfraz Bugti claims rising militancy in Balochistan, Pakistan, is fueled by Taliban support, weak governance, and corruption, urging urgent action.

Sardar Sarfraz Bugti, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, has highlighted a concerning escalation in insurgent activities within the province, attributing the intensification to support from the Taliban in Afghanistan. In a recent interview with BBC, Bugti emphasized that the deteriorating security situation has made it increasingly difficult for security forces to differentiate between allies and adversaries. He noted that insurgents are operating with greater autonomy, complicating counterinsurgency efforts .

Bugti pointed to the province's uneve...