A wave of violence has struck Baluchistan Province in southwestern Pakistan, leaving at least 38 people dead in a series of coordinated attacks by an armed separatist group, the Baluch Liberation Army (B.L.A.). The attacks included bombings at a military camp, storming of police stations, destruction of a bridge, and a deadly assault on a highway. Pakistani officials condemned the attacks, and security experts noted the apparent intelligence failure by the country's military. The surge in terrorism has been attributed to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from neighboring Afghanistan and the Taliban's rise to power. The violence has raised concerns about the region becoming a haven for international terrorist groups. The B.L.A., which seeks independence for Baluchistan, has been a persistent insurgent group, and its recent resurgence has heightened tensions in the province. Residents are increasingly fearful for their safety, and the attacks have underscored the militants' high level of organization. The attacks in Baluchistan have raised concerns about the region becoming a haven for international terrorist groups. The surge in terrorism has been attributed to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from neighboring Afghanistan and the Taliban's rise to power. The B.L.A., which seeks independence for Baluchistan, has been a persistent insurgent group, and its recent resurgence has heightened tensions in the province. Residents are increasingly fearful for their safety, and the attacks have underscored the militants' high level of organization. The attacks have highlighted the ongoing challenges in Baluchistan, a resource-rich province that has faced multiple insurgencies and human rights abuses. The violence has also impacted Chinese development projects in the region, including the Gwadar port, a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative in Pakistan. The Pakistani authorities have been unable to quell the violence, and the region's strategic importance has drawn attention to the need for effective security measures.