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Defeating an insurgency is a formidable challenge. Many militant organizations are deeply entrenched, often fueled by socio-economic grievances that resonate within local communities. Unlike conventional military adversaries, insurgent groups can integrate seamlessly into civilian populations, leveraging guerrilla tactics and the advantages of difficult terrain to sustain prolonged engagements against better-equipped state forces. The BLA, a prominent player in Balochistan’s ongoing conflict, encapsulates these challenges, demonstrating a resilience that complicates Pakistan’s military response.