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Pakistan Recalls Retired Soldiers to Balochistan Amid Rising Militant Attacks
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News18•08-10-2026, 08:50
Pakistan Recalls Retired Soldiers to Balochistan Amid Rising Militant Attacks
- •Pakistan's Frontier Corps is recalling retired personnel back into service in Balochistan due to a severe manpower crunch and escalating militant attacks.
- •An official communication mandates retired soldiers to report to their former units for re-enlistment by October 30.
- •The Balochistan Liberation Army has intensified its operations, claiming 94 armed attacks in September alone that allegedly killed 105 security personnel.
- •The insurgent group has targeted military convoys, checkpoints, supply routes, and government infrastructure across multiple districts.
- •Balochistan faces a prolonged separatist insurgency, with the United States designating the BLA as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation in August 2025.
Key Questions Answered
Pakistan's Frontier Corps is recalling retired personnel to address a growing manpower crunch, rising militant attacks, and mounting security challenges in Balochistan. Retired soldiers have been asked to report to their former units for re-enlistment.
Retired personnel have been directed to contact their respective wing commanders before October 30 if they wish to return to service. Those who return will receive salaries corresponding to their completed years of service.
In August 2025, the United States designated the Balochistan Liberation Army as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation due to its involvement in attacks against security forces and civilians.
