Part 8/10:
Internally, the Pakistani government confronts renewed scrutiny over its ability to maintain security, especially in light of renewed violence. Externally, these events strain relations with neighboring countries. Pakistan has accused the Afghan government of harboring BLA militants in border regions, a claim that complicates an already fragile bilateral relationship. Similarly, allegations against India regarding support for the BLA could escalate tensions in a longstanding rivalry, particularly in the context of the Kashmir conflict.