Rafiullah Kakar

“This could deepen existing grievances against the state, particularly if communities perceive themselves as simultaneously bearing the economic costs of tighter security measures and the consequences of deteriorating security,”

Rafiullah Kakar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

Kakar warned that expansion of armed groups into Pashtun belt areas could deepen existing community grievances against the state.

“represents a relatively new and significant development”

Rafiullah Kakar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

Kakar analyzed the new pattern of violence in Balochistan's Pashtun-majority districts.

“The group’s [BLA’s] willingness and apparent ability to strike beyond its traditional areas of operation indicate an expanding geographical reach,”

Rafiullah Kakar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

Kakar assessed the BLA's ability to strike beyond its traditional areas of operation.

“It also raises questions about whether there is some degree of tactical coordination or cooperation of the BLA with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan [TTP].”

Rafiullah Kakar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

Kakar raised the possibility of tactical coordination between the BLA and the TTP.