Authorities in Khuzdar, Balochistan, successfully arrested Laiba, also known as Farzana, during a high-profile Intelligence Operation. The investigation revealed her recruitment into deadly terror networks and her role in enlisting other young women.
Officials said Laiba was initially approached by a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander for a potential suicide mission. She was later transferred to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), where she underwent further training and was tasked with recruiting additional female operatives.
Over recent years, several female suspects have been apprehended across Balochistan. In 2022, Noor Jehan was arrested in Hoshab, Kech district, allegedly linked to the BLA’s elite Majeed Brigade. She was reportedly planning a suicide attack targeting a Chinese convoy along the CPEC route. Authorities recovered a suicide vest and explosives from her possession.
That same year, another woman was detained in Turbat while training for a suicide attack connected to the Karachi University bombing, carried out by a female attacker. In 2023, the CTD arrested Mahil Baloch in Quetta’s Satellite Town, identifying her as a suicide bomber with the Baloch Liberation Front.
As recently as December 2025, police intercepted a minor girl traveling from Balochistan to Karachi. She had been radicalized through social media and was on her way to meet her handler for a planned suicide attack.
Experts say extremist groups like the BLA increasingly rely on women to carry out attacks. This strategy became evident after the 2022 Karachi University attack, signaling a shift in militant tactics. Women often face fewer security checks in KP and Balochistan, making recruitment easier. Emotional, social, and familial pressures, along with social media radicalization, accelerate the process.
Officials emphasize that Intelligence Operations have successfully prevented multiple planned attacks, saving lives and disrupting terror networks. Authorities also highlight that the involvement of women in militancy complicates detection and response.
The recent Intelligence Operation in Khuzdar underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and proactive measures. Authorities urge communities to report suspicious behavior, while stressing that vigilance and intelligence-based interventions remain key to preventing attacks.
With militants increasingly targeting women for recruitment, officials say a coordinated national approach is crucial to safeguard vulnerable individuals and counter evolving threats.
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