KHARAN: The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a terrorist organization, destroyed a major power transmission tower in Kharan, plunging the entire region into darkness and leaving critical infrastructure, including hospitals, without electricity.
The sudden blackout has severely impacted medical services, with ventilators and other life-saving equipment in local hospitals shutting down, putting vulnerable patients’ lives at immediate risk.
BLA destroys power tower in Kharan, plunging entire district into darkness. Ventilators shut down in hospitals, putting patients’ lives at risk. #Kharan #PowerOutage #BLA pic.twitter.com/1liwZSsbHC
— Balochistan Pulse (@BalochPulse) June 28, 2025
As per the verified sources of officials, the attack occurred around midnight, when BLA militants targeted the tower supplying electricity to Kharan and surrounding areas. The resulting outage was total, with homes, businesses, and public facilities left without power.
The group has previously targeted security forces, government offices, and critical infrastructure, including communication and energy networks, in a bid to pressure authorities and draw attention to their demands for greater autonomy and resource control.
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The attack in Kharan comes amid a surge in militant activity across the province, with the BLA and allied groups carrying out coordinated strikes on security installations and public utilities.
