The designation comes as US President Donald Trump seeks closer ties with Pakistani government.
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The United States has upped pressure on the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), labelling it a “foreign terrorist” organisation.
The designation, announced by the Department of State on Monday, comes after the BLA, which is also known as the Majeed Brigade, was designated a “specially designated global terrorist” (SDGT) organisation in 2019.
The new designation is more severe and comes as US President Donald Trump has sought increased contacts with Pakistan’s government.
