At least 67 militants were killed on Saturday (31 January) in multiple attacks across Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, officials said. The assaults also claimed the lives of 10 security personnel and 11 civilians, while 24 police officers were injured.
Key developments:
• Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attacks, praising security forces for repelling militants.
• The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating it targeted multiple urban areas including Quetta and Gwadar.
• In Gwadar, militants attacked a migrant worker camp, killing 11, including women and children; six militants were reportedly killed in the response.
• In Noshki, militants abducted the top civil administrator, posting a video of his captivity.
• Hospitals in affected districts were placed on emergency alert, with clearance operations ongoing.
Balochistan borders Iran and Afghanistan and has faced decades-long separatist insurgency.
ℹ️ Reuters
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