The security situation in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan province faces a new challenge. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a prominent separatist group, has announced the formation of its first modern air and drone warfare unit, called the “Qazi Aero Hive Rangers” (QAHR). This announcement, made on February 12, 2026, signifies a major shift in the group’s traditional guerrilla tactics toward advanced aerial surveillance and offensive operations.