*The Militancy Landscape vs ISPR Claims in Balochistan — Zirnoor Baloch* The Balochistan Post The evolving security situation in Balochistan presents a complex conflict between Pakistani security forces and militant groups, particularly pro-independence Baloch armed organizations and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The ongoing attacks, counter-operations, and contradicting claims between the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and independent reports raise critical questions about the actual ground realities. Discrepancies Between ISPR Claims and Ground Reports ISPR consistently claims significant militant casualties in response to attacks on Pakistani forces, but independent investigations, including those from government sources, suggest otherwise. January 13 (Kachhi, Bolan): ISPR claimed that 27 militants were killed in an intelligence-based operation. However, local reports and district administration sources investigated that no such event occurred. January 31 – February 1 (Harnai & Kalat): ISPR reported the killing of 23 militants, while independent sources reported no militant casualties in Kalat but over 31 Pakistani soldiers killed in an attack. The military operation in Harnai involved heavy aerial assaults but failed to inflict militant casualties, as per TTP. These contradictions suggest an effort by ISPR to control the narrative and mitigate the perception of military losses, rather than reflecting the real situation on the ground. Militants’ Growing Tactical Superiority The reported efficiency of militant groups in minimizing their casualties while inflicting significant damage on Pakistani forces suggests an evolution in their strategic planning. Hit-and-Run Tactics: Militants, particularly Baloch fighters and TTP, have increasingly relied on guerrilla warfare, targeting convoys, security outposts, and suicide bombings while avoiding large-scale confrontations. Intelligence & Coordination: Successful attacks on Pakistani forces, as seen in Kalat and Zehri (Khuzdar), indicate Baloch organisations’ well-coordinated militant operations with precise intelligence, allowing them to evade heavy losses despite large-scale military operations. Adapting to Pakistan’s Military Response: The use of drones, helicopters, and fighter jets by Pakistani forces suggests an intensifying military campaign, but the lack of reported militant casualties implies……………..click the link below to read the complete article. https://thebalochistanpost.net/2025/02/the-militancy-landscape-vs-ispr-claims-in-balochistan-zirnoor-baloch/