[3] The Pakistani province of Balochistan has been the theatre of a long running insurgency, which escalated in intensity in 2004.

His death in a 2006 military operation was a pivotal event in the Balochistan insurgency, corresponding with a significant rise in militant activity.

The BLA has cited natural resource exploitation in Balochistan as one of their largest issues with the government, demanding an increase in economic investment in the province as well as the expulsion of China.

[6] The BLA announced the attacks on the evening of 25 August 2024, calling it Operation Hereof, declaring it as an offensive against the Pakistani Army in Balochistan.

[3] Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attacks, along with Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.