Bashir Zaib

Bashir Zaib is a Baloch nationalist militant who has been the leader of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) since 2018. The group is designated as a terrorist group by Pakistan, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union and several other countries and organisations.

Early life and education Bashir Zaib was born in Nushki, Balochistan province, Pakistan, to a Baloch family belonging to the Muhammad Hasni tribe. He completed his diploma in mechanical engineering from the Quetta Polytechnic College.