Headline: Baloch Separatists Launch Coordinated Assault, Crippling CPEC
A wave of coordinated attacks by Baloch separatist groups rocked several districts on Friday, July 11, 2025, severely disrupting infrastructure and challenging regional stability.
The attacks, carried out simultaneously across multiple regions, targeted key transportation arteries and communication networks.
Internet services were disrupted in several affected areas, hampering communication and information flow.
Train services came to a grinding halt, impacting passenger and freight transport across the region.
Crucially, key sections of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) were blocked, directly impacting the flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
The scale and coordination of the attacks highlight the growing challenge posed by Baloch separatist movements to Pakistan’s security and its relationship with China.
This brazen assault on CPEC raises serious questions about the project’s long-term viability and the potential for further escalations in the already volatile region. The incident underscores the deepening security concerns for both Pakistan and China, and its potential impact on regional trade and connectivity initiatives.
