QUETTA, BALOCHISTAN: BLA commanders in conflict have reportedly escalated their internal differences into armed clashes, with disputes over funding, authority and repeated setbacks said to be driving tensions between BLA chief Bashir Zaib and Commander Captain Rahman Gul.
According to the information provided, armed factions aligned with Bashir Zaib and Captain Rahman Gul have recently engaged in firefights in border areas of Afghanistan and at various locations in Balochistan. The reported clashes have allegedly resulted in casualties on both sides and further strained the organization.
BLA Commanders in Conflict Over Funding and Authority
The reported dispute between the two commanders is said to have intensified over the distribution of funds and questions surrounding authority within the organization. Sources cited in the report claim that Captain Rahman Gul has separated from Bashir Zaib and is taking steps to establish a separate armed group.
According to the same sources, Rahman Gul has intensified efforts to secure financial resources for the proposed group. The sources further allege that he has established contacts with intelligence agencies in India and two other countries in an effort to obtain funding and modern weapons.
These claims could not be independently verified based on the information provided.
Reported Setbacks Deepen Internal Differences
The report also attributes growing frustration within the group to repeated setbacks in confrontations with Pakistan’s law-enforcement agencies and security forces.
According to security and diplomatic sources cited in the report, foreign supporters are reportedly dissatisfied with Bashir Zaib’s strategy and the organization’s performance. The sources claim that despite substantial financial support, the group has experienced a decline in its influence in Balochistan.
The report further claims that some foreign donors are considering alternative figures instead of Bashir Zaib, potentially deepening the divisions within the organization.
The reported developments point to increasing internal tensions between competing factions, although the allegations regarding foreign funding, intelligence contacts and the extent of casualties remain unverified from the information provided.
