QUETTA:

Security forces have foiled a major terrorist attack that was planned for August 14 by the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), implicating a university professor as facilitator.

"This was not just an attack—it was part of a larger plan to break Pakistan and destabilise Balochistan. Our agencies acted swiftly and crushed their conspiracy," said Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, addressing a press conference in Quetta on Monday.

He said that BLA's Majeed Brigade employs multiple tactics, adding that the group has claimed responsibility for previous terrorist attacks as well.

The accused, identified as Professor Usman Qazi, holds a PhD in Pakistan Studies and was a government employee. Qazi, who is currently under interrogation, allegedly admitted to his involve

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