Pakistani officials have welcomed the U.S. State Department's decision to designate the separatist Balochistan Liberation Army as a foreign terrorist organization.

The BLA, seeking independence for Pakistan's resource-rich Balochistan province, has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks over the years.

The US has classified the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation. This move highlights the ongoing threats posed by the group, which seeks independence for the Baloch people and has been behind numerous attacks in Pakistan.